Nonprofit · EIN 83-1205519
REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT
Tax-exempt · AMARILLO, TX 79102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $609,707 | $477,994 | $131,713 | $274,761 | $0 | $274,761 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $455,698 | $508,143 | -$52,445 | $153,674 | $10,626 | $143,048 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $263,483 | $161,890 | $101,593 | $158,153 | $2,633 | $155,520 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $613,557
- of which government grants
- $94,448
- Program service revenue
- $4,561
- Investment income
- $5,467
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$13,878
- Other revenue
- -$13,878
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $138,054
- Other salaries and wages
- $168,127
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $355,037
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $28,846
- Travel
- $1,083
- Depreciation
- $1,301
- Program services (functional)
- $297,464
- Management and general (functional)
- $160,361
- Fundraising (functional)
- $20,169
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $153,674
- Total assets, end of year
- $274,761
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $274,761
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $15,283
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $115,556
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $159,205
- Gross receipts
- $630,720
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pennington | President/Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $94,032 | $29,539 |
| Crystal Pennington | Secretary/Marketing Director Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $35,555 | $0 |
| Barry Wilson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Ritchie | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Zoy Langford | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Hay | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Doyle Corder | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pennington | President/Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $89,612 | $23,415 |
| Crystal Pennington | Secretary/Marketing Director Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $26,129 | $0 |
| Barry Wilson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Ritchie | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Zoy Langford | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Alexander | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Doyle Corder | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pennington | President/Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $48,385 |
| Crystal Pennington | Secretary/Marketing Director Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $5,730 |
| Barry Wilson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Ritchie | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Zoy Langford | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Alexander | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3107 PLAINS BLVD STE 200, AMARILLO, TX 79102-1174
- In care of
- % RYAN PENNINGTON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 3701 S Soncy, Amarillo TX 79119
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ryan Pennington, 3107 Plains Blvd, Ste 200, Amarillo, TX 79102
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Ryan Pennington, 3701 S Soncy, Amarillo TX 79119
- Signed the 990
- Barry Wilson, Treasurer
- Phone
- (806) 553-5160
- Website
- www.refugeelanguage.org
Mission
Refugee Language Project uses language as a doorway to welcome displaced people for the flourishing of the community and the glory of God. We welcome refugees through programs that overcome language barriers and honor cultural diversity.
Program accomplishments
- Literacy. Refugee Language Project provided a bi-weekly daytime ESL program, a bi-weekly evening ESL program, and a once weekly adult literacy program to 100 participants from 19 language groups via 198 hours of instruction. Expenses included wages for a language services coordinator, instructors, and childcare, in addition to program materials and occupancy expenses.Expenses $126,792
- Culture. Refugee Language Project published 2 bilingual storybooks telling the life stories of Amarillo's refugees. Additionally, Refugee Language Project provided 3 culture trainings to 3 local entities. Program expenses included wages for the executive director, marketing director, contract artists and translators, and printing costs.Expenses $69,997
- Translation. Refugee Language Project offered interpreting services for 143 appointments in 17 languages during 2024. Program expenses included wages for the language services coordinator and contract translators.Expenses $55,752 · revenue $1,420
- Welcome. Refugee Language Project engaged with local area churches to equip them to better serve refugees. Refugee Language Project held 3 trainings serving 20 volunteers from local churches. Additionally, Refugee Language Project completed 8 speaking engagements at 8 local churches. Program expenses included wages for the church engagement coordinator, food, print materials, and contract translators.Expenses $28,335
- Community Programs. Refugee Language Project operated a multi-cultural community center (The PLACE) that met the social service needs of recently arrived refugees. The PLACE saw 10,685 adult and child visitors during 2024. Additionally, Refugee Language Project conducted community table lunches to participants in our programs. Program expenses included occupancy expenses, food, and program materials.Expenses $16,588
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 | Not 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
- 83-1205519
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P84)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $274,761
- Income (IRS master file)
- $630,720
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $609,707 | $477,994 | $274,761 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $455,698 | $508,143 | $153,674 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $478,786 | $438,813 | $201,791 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $263,483 | $161,890 | $158,153 | XML |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Ryan Pennington | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Ryan Pennington | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 83-1205519).
Questions about REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT
- What is the EIN of REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT is 83-1205519.
- Is REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT 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 LANGUAGE PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ryan Pennington.
- Who are the officers and directors of REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,032 (Ryan Pennington, President/Executive Director).
- How much revenue does REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $609,707, expenses of $477,994 and total assets of $274,761 at year end.
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