Nonprofit · EIN 61-1623798
REFUGE OF LIGHT
Also known as Refuge of Light
Tax-exempt · TYLER, TX 75713
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $263,771 | $245,966 | $17,805 | $522,463 | $285 | $522,178 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $220,668 | $294,172 | -$73,504 | $504,465 | $92 | $504,373 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $204,586 | $321,064 | -$116,478 | $582,989 | $5,112 | $577,877 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $263,771
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $45,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $112,347
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $169,347
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $7,412
- Program services (functional)
- $211,279
- Management and general (functional)
- $34,687
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $504,465
- Total assets, end of year
- $522,463
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $285
- Net assets, end of year
- $522,178
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $397,289
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $522,178
- Gross receipts
- $263,771
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 42
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORMA MULLICAN | EXECUTIVE DIREC Trustee or director | 40 | $45,000 |
| JAY KENDALL ABERNATHY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DREKA STRICKLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VICKI DOSSETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA FRASER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MONIQUE EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORMA MULLICAN | EXECUTIVE DIREC Trustee or director | 32 | $45,000 |
| JAY KENDALL ABERNATHY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DREKA STRICKLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VICKI DOSSETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA FRASER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MONIQUE EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORMA MULLICAN | EXECUTIVE DIREC Trustee or director | 32 | $45,000 |
| JAY KENDALL ABERNATHY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DREKA STRICKLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VICKI DOSSETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DONNA FRASER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MONIQUE EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 132703, TYLER, TX 75713-2703
- In care of
- % MICHAEL D MULLICAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- P O Box 132703, Tyler TX 75713
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- NORMA MULLICAN, PO BOX 132703, TYLER, TX 75713
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Michael D Mullican, 10209 N US Hwy 18, Montalba TX 75853
- Signed the 990
- NORMA MULLICAN, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (903) 279-8769
- Website
- WWW.REFUGEOFLIGHT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HENRY & PETERS PC
Mission
To provide a safe haven, redemptive rescue and restoration for sexually exploited female youth through advocacy, awareness, and holistic care.
Program accomplishments
- Providing a safe haven, redemptive rescue and restoration for sexually exploited females through advocacy, awareness, and holistic care. Refuge of Light operates a safe home dedicated to the provision of physical, mental, and spiritual healing to females 18-21 years, victimized by sexual exploitation within the United States.Expenses $211,279
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-1623798
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I73)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $522,463
- Income (IRS master file)
- $263,771
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $263,771 | $245,966 | $522,463 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $220,668 | $294,172 | $504,465 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $204,586 | $321,064 | $582,989 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $307,030 | $295,856 | $695,550 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Michael D Mullican | December 31, 2010 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 61-1623798).
Questions about REFUGE OF LIGHT
- What is the EIN of REFUGE OF LIGHT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REFUGE OF LIGHT is 61-1623798.
- Is REFUGE OF LIGHT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to REFUGE OF LIGHT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REFUGE OF LIGHT 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 REFUGE OF LIGHT 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 REFUGE OF LIGHT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of REFUGE OF LIGHT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NORMA MULLICAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of REFUGE OF LIGHT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,000 (NORMA MULLICAN, EXECUTIVE DIREC).
- How much revenue does REFUGE OF LIGHT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $263,771, expenses of $245,966 and total assets of $522,463 at year end.
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