Nonprofit · EIN 47-4839577
REFUGEES THRIVE INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85014
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $92,304 | $84,730 | $7,574 | $39,452 | – | $39,452 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $16,575 | $315 | $16,260 | $26,087 | $0 | $26,087 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $25,598 | $30,870 | -$5,272 | $9,827 | $0 | $9,827 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $92,301
- Investment income
- $3
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $82,499
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $2,231
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $31,878
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,452
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $39,452
- Cash, savings and investments
- $39,452
- Gross receipts
- $92,304
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Samuel | President | 15 | $0 |
| Cara Kiggins | Secretary Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Grace Benton | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Benton | President | 3 | $0 |
| Cara Kiggins | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Benton | President | 5 | $0 |
| Cara Kiggins | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5101 N 10TH PL, PHOENIX, AZ 85014-3223
- In care of
- % ABIGAIL SYLVESTER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Christine Samuel, President
Mission
Refugees Thrive International connects those who stand with displaced people to refugee-led solutions abroad mobilizing resources and awareness so refugees can thrive. Refugees Thrive International identifies and partners with proven local direct service providers in countries hosting disproportionate shares of the worlds refugees.
Program accomplishments
- Refugees Thrive International raised funds and awareness through social events networking and public speaking events to communities to support holisitic refugee-led programming abroad. During the year RTI awarded $37,035 for a grant to our local partner organization in Cairo Egypt to support critical elements of StARS Medical Access Program MAP and Mental Health Program MHP,. The StARS Medical Access Program MAP and Mental Health Program MHP provide essential medications and related support to individuals who would otherwise be unable to access necessary treatment due to cost legal status or systemic barriers. Specifically these funds were used for the provision of physical health medications over 12 months; the provision of mental health medications over 12 months; and for hepatitis A B and C vaccinations for frontline staff including medical mental health and screening intake staff. A total of 1,300 individuals were served by this grant.grants $37,035
- Refugees Thrive International raised funds and awareness through social events networking and public speaking events to communities to support holisitic refugee-led programming abroad. During the year RTI awarded $30,464 for a grant to our local partner organization in Cairo Egypt - St. Andrews Refugee Services. The grant supported critical elements of the Second Chance Project which provides a cohort of 30 adult refugees with opportunities to complete their high school education sit for the Senior 3 exams and access holistic support services.grants $30,464
- Refugees Thrive International raised funds and awareness through social events networking and public speaking events to communities to support holisitic refugee-led programming abroad. During the year RTI awarded $15,000 for a grant to our local partner organization in Cairo Egypt - St. Andrews Refugee Services. The grant was to support StARS delivery of a summer camp and related youth programming for approximately 80 refugee children and youth in Cairo Egypt.grants $15,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4839577
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,452
- Income (IRS master file)
- $92,304
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $92,304 | $84,730 | $39,452 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $16,575 | $315 | $26,087 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $25,598 | $30,870 | $9,827 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $27,890 | $26,934 | $15,098 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-4839577).
Questions about REFUGEES THRIVE INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of REFUGEES THRIVE INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REFUGEES THRIVE INTERNATIONAL is 47-4839577.
- Is REFUGEES THRIVE INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to REFUGEES THRIVE INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REFUGEES THRIVE INTERNATIONAL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of REFUGEES THRIVE INTERNATIONAL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did REFUGEES THRIVE INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of REFUGEES THRIVE INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does REFUGEES THRIVE INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $92,304, expenses of $84,730 and total assets of $39,452 at year end.
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