Nonprofit · EIN 75-2827710
REFUGE SERVICES INC
Tax-exempt · LUBBOCK, TX 79453
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $657,734 | $616,144 | $41,590 | $1,577,530 | $27,072 | $1,550,458 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $608,192 | $602,642 | $5,550 | $1,573,710 | $64,842 | $1,508,868 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $572,999 | $555,973 | $17,026 | $1,565,484 | $62,166 | $1,503,318 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $328,457
- of which government grants
- $210,707
- Program service revenue
- $197,429
- Investment income
- $28,848
- Net income from fundraising events
- $98,149
- Other revenue
- $103,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $147,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $183,668
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $354,437
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,406
- Occupancy
- $21,689
- Travel
- $3,538
- Depreciation
- $55,163
- Program services (functional)
- $609,988
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,156
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,573,710
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,577,530
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $27,072
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,550,458
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $794,836
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,550,458
- Gross receipts
- $675,850
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA MANDRELL | EXEC DIR /SE Officer | 40 | $85,000 |
| RANDAL MANDRELL | EQUINE SERVI Officer | 40 | $62,000 |
| TODD BENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STAN CRIBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JENNA HARDIN-HILLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TANNER KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KOURTNEY KRUSE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RONNY WALL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA MANDRELL | SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $81,250 |
| RANDAL MANDRELL | EQUINE SERVI Officer | 40 | $59,500 |
| TODD BENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| STAN CRIBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JENNA HARDIN-HILLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TANNER KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KOURTNEY KRUSE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RONNY WALL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA MANDRELL | SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $70,000 |
| RANDAL MANDRELL | EQUINE SERVI Officer | 40 | $52,000 |
| TODD BENSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| STAN CRIBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JENNA HARDIN-HILLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TANNER KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KOURTNEY KRUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PFEIFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RONNY WALL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 53684, LUBBOCK, TX 79453-3684
- In care of
- % RANDAL MANDRELL
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KOURTNEY KRUSE, PO BOX 53684, LUBBOCK, TX 79453
- Signed the 990
- PATRICIA MANDRELL, EXEC DIR /SECRETARY
- Phone
- (806) 748-7202
- Website
- WWW.REFUGESERVICES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DAVID L HETTLER PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF REFUGE SERVICES INC IS TO ENHANCE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL FUNCTIONING OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND GROUPS. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP SKILLS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS, OVERCOMING OBSTACLES, AND REACHING INDIVIDUAL AS WELL AS GROUP GOALS.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDES EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPIES TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES INCLUDING HIPPOTHERAPHY, THERAPEUTIC RIDING, AND EQUINE-ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY. SERVING OVER 150 CLIENTS PER WEEK.Expenses $609,988
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
- 75-2827710
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,577,530
- Income (IRS master file)
- $675,850
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $657,734 | $616,144 | $1,577,530 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $608,192 | $602,642 | $1,573,710 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $572,999 | $555,973 | $1,565,484 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $595,712 | $470,608 | $1,513,569 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 75-2827710).
Questions about REFUGE SERVICES INC
- What is the EIN of REFUGE SERVICES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REFUGE SERVICES INC is 75-2827710.
- Is REFUGE SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to REFUGE SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REFUGE SERVICES INC 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 SERVICES INC 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 SERVICES INC 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 SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KOURTNEY KRUSE.
- Who are the officers and directors of REFUGE SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,000 (PATRICIA MANDRELL, EXEC DIR /SE).
- How much revenue does REFUGE SERVICES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $657,734, expenses of $616,144 and total assets of $1,577,530 at year end.
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