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Nonprofit · EIN 82-4815219

REFUGEE HOPE PARTNERS INC

Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27613

Financials

$1.7M$1.9M2023$2.2M$1.9M2024$2.3M$2.3M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of REFUGEE HOPE PARTNERS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,330,403$2,278,323$52,080$843,410$176,732$666,678
December 31, 2024990$2,248,206$1,937,554$310,652$851,719$237,121$614,598
December 31, 2023990$1,678,310$1,917,261-$238,951$581,914$277,968$303,946
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,249,197
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$6,293
Net income from fundraising events
$27,330
Other revenue
$74,913

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,572,739
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,760,649
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$16,406
Accounting fees
$32,489
Occupancy
$74,960
Travel
$9,843
Depreciation
$29,871
Program services (functional)
$2,004,458
Management and general (functional)
$103,797
Fundraising (functional)
$170,068

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$851,719
Total assets, end of year
$843,410
Total liabilities, end of year
$176,732
Net assets, end of year
$666,678
Land, buildings and equipment
$53,529
Net assets without donor restrictions
$666,678
Gross receipts
$2,386,797
Employees
40
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
NC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michele SuffridgeCEO
Officer, Key employee
40$117,744
Daniel LeeBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Joel RisnerBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
David NailorBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Ray RutledgeBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Mary Kay BumgarnerBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Mark SavageBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Katharine BatchelorBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Erin FolzBoard Chair
Officer
2$0
Sean BennettTreasurer
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michele SuffridgeExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee
40$112,120
Daniel LeeBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Joel RisnerBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Joe StoffregenBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
David NailorBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Ray RutledgeBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Mary Kathryn BumgarnerBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Matt SigmonBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Daniel HebdaBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Erin FolzBoard Chair
Officer
2$0
Ashley NoiaSecretary
Officer
2$0
Sean BennettTreasurer
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELE SUFFRIDGEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$112,379
MATT SIGMONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIN FOLZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DANIEL HEBDABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DANIEL LEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOEL RISNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE STOFFREGEN 11123-CURRENTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ASHLEY NOIA 11123-CURRENTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE BALLARDBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8600 BROOKDALE DR, RALEIGH, NC 27613-1316
In care of
% MICHELE SUFFRIDGE
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Michele Suffridge, PO Box 99586, Raleigh, NC 27624
Signed the 990
MICHELE SUFFRIDGE, Trustee
Phone
(919) 390-2462
Return prepared by
PT CPAs PLLC

Mission

To engage, equip, and encourage our refugee neighbors so that all may thrive.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Refugee Hope Partners (RHP) serves more than 550 refugee families from 83 different countries across the Triangle region of North Carolina. RHPs programs and services are structured around four core pillars: Education and Enrichment, Health and Wellness, Faith and Community, and Advocacy and Equipping. Our mission is to engage, equip, and encourage refugee families so that ALL may thrive. RHP serves the whole person and the whole family, prioritizing independence with dignity. Key services include Homework Help, Early Learning Club, Extracurricular Enrichment Opportunities, Adult English Classes, Medical Coordination, Basic Needs Support, Community Engagement and Bible Studies. In 2025, RHP enrolled 213 adults in English language learning programs, provided academic support to 336 students, and coordinated over 740 medical appointments. RHPs community impact is supported by over 300 active volunteers and over 50 local church partners.
    Expenses $2,004,458

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-4815219
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P50)
Assets (IRS master file)
$843,410
Income (IRS master file)
$2,386,797

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$2,330,403$2,278,323$843,410IRS
990December 2024$2,248,206$1,937,554$851,719IRS
990December 2023$1,678,310$1,917,261$581,914XML
990December 2022$1,314,414$1,520,042$614,091IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 82-4815219).

Questions about REFUGEE HOPE PARTNERS INC

What is the EIN of REFUGEE HOPE PARTNERS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of REFUGEE HOPE PARTNERS INC is 82-4815219.
Is REFUGEE HOPE PARTNERS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to REFUGEE HOPE PARTNERS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does REFUGEE HOPE PARTNERS 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 REFUGEE HOPE PARTNERS 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 REFUGEE HOPE PARTNERS 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 REFUGEE HOPE PARTNERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michele Suffridge.
Who are the officers and directors of REFUGEE HOPE PARTNERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $117,744 (Michele Suffridge, CEO).
How much revenue does REFUGEE HOPE PARTNERS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,330,403, expenses of $2,278,323 and total assets of $843,410 at year end.

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