Nonprofit · EIN 93-0806295
THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97220
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $67,361,703 | $65,543,967 | $1,817,736 | $22,908,428 | $8,455,541 | $14,452,887 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $60,361,805 | $59,474,602 | $887,203 | $23,559,831 | $6,667,671 | $16,892,160 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $54,825,362 | $51,987,891 | $2,837,471 | $18,948,413 | $2,570,677 | $16,377,736 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $60,018,844
- of which government grants
- $57,504,729
- Program service revenue
- $7,154,065
- Investment income
- $11,172
- Net rental income
- $158,204
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,418
- Other revenue
- $177,622
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,375,161
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $527,965
- Other salaries and wages
- $32,362,207
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $43,162,299
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $957,806
- Travel
- $253,412
- Depreciation
- $305,812
- Program services (functional)
- $56,808,042
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,449,476
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,286,449
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,559,831
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,908,428
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,455,541
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,452,887
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,502,879
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,090,347
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,362,540
- Gross receipts
- $67,429,538
- Employees
- 901
- Volunteers
- 211
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE PO CHA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $227,291 | $62,982 |
| TANJA LUX | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $165,254 | $23,358 |
| LAILA HAJOO | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MCCLELLAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KOMI KALEVOR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VADIM MOZYRSKY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARINA RUTOVA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MCGEE II | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAYLE TERN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHKAN JAFARI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NISH GUNASIGNAM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANEESH AGGARWAL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE PO CHA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $204,838 | $54,967 |
| TANJA LUX | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $142,428 | $12,835 |
| ZAUR AKHRIEV | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAILA HAJOO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MCCLELLAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANEESH AGGARWAL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KOMI KALEVOR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VADIM MOZYRSKY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARINA RUTOVA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MCGEE II | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAYLE TERN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHKAN JAFARI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NISH GUNASIGNAM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE PO CHA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $186,365 | $48,357 |
| JENNIFER BREMNER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $103,524 | $24,360 |
| TONG LEE | FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $121,145 | $0 |
| DJIMET DOGO | DIRECTOR OF AFRICA HOUSE Officer | 40 | $104,786 | $13,727 |
| ZAUR AKHRIEV | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAILA HAJOO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MCCLELLAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANEESH AGGARWAL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KOMI KALEVOR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VADIM MOZYRSKY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARINA RUTOVA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MCGEE SR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAYLE TERN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHKAN JAFARI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NISH GUNASIGNAM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10301 NE GLISAN ST, PORTLAND, OR 97220-4013
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LEE PO CHA, 10301 NE GLISAN STREET, PORTLAND, OR 97220
- Signed the 990
- LEE PO CHA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (503) 234-1541
- Website
- WWW.IRCO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- APRIO ADVISORY GROUP LLC
Mission
THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION (IRCO) IS A COMMUNITY BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO WELCOME, SERVE AND EMPOWER REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS, AND PEOPLE ACROSS CULTURES AND GENERATIONS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE IMAGINE A FUTURE WHERE REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS BELONG, OUR STAFF ARE NURTURED, AND ALL COMMUNITIES THRIVE.
Program accomplishments
- ASSET & OPPORTUNITY BUILDING DIVISION OFFERS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND NAVIGATION, FAMILY STABILIZATION, AND EVICTION PREVENTION. WE ALSO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT-OWNED MICROENTERPRISES AND SMALL BUSINESSES, ASSET BUILDING FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS, AND TAX CLINIC ASSISTANCE. INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE BANK PROVIDES WRITTEN TRANSLATION AND SPOKEN INTERPRETATION AND TRAININGS TO QUALIFY/CERTIFY HEALTHCARE INTERPRETERS.Expenses $13,124,378 · grants $2,859,037 · revenue $7,154,065
- WORKFORCE & REFUGEE SERVICES DIVISION HELPS JOBSEEKERS AND FAMILIES SUCCESSFULLY RESETTLE, SET AND ATTAIN CAREER GOALS, AND SECURE QUALITY CAREER PATHWAY EMPLOYMENT. WE PROVIDE INTENSIVE JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, UNSUBSIDIZED JOB PLACEMENT AND RETENTION, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND SUPPORT SERVICES, AS WELL AS JOBS+ AND WORK EXPERIENCE. SERVICES ALSO HELP YOUTH ENTER THE WORKFORCE THROUGH TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND JOB PLACEMENTS.Expenses $11,558,431 · grants $2,517,908
- COMMUNITY SAFETY & WELLBEING DIVISION ADDRESSES SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH THROUGH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, HEALTH SYSTEMS NAVIGATION AND HEALTH SCREENINGS. WE OFFER IMMIGRATION, DISABILITY, AND FAMILY LAW LEGAL SERVICES AS WELL AS CONGREGATE MEALS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND IN-HOME CARE SERVICES. WE ASSIST SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING WITH CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, LIFE STABILIZATION, AND RAPID REHOUSING.Expenses $8,138,500 · grants $1,772,905
- OTHER IRCO PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:EARLY LEARNING SERVICES DIVISION, WHICH PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND NURTURING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR EVERY CHILD, WHILE EQUIPPING PARENTS AND GUARDIANS WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO FLOURISH. YOUTH & ACADEMIC SERVICES DIVISION, WHICH ENGAGES YOUTH TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH CULTURALLY INFORMED, STRENGTHS-BASED PRACTICES AND SERVICES. AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, IN WHICH IRCO PARTNERS WITH EXPERIENCED FOR PROFIT AND NONPROFIT DEVELOPERS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE HOUSING AND RESIDENT SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.CULTURAL CENTERS & HUBS, WHICH ENGAGE COMMUNITIES ACROSS OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON, INCLUDING IRCO'S CULTURALLY SPECIFIC CENTERS.Expenses $23,986,733 · grants $5,225,311
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-0806295
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,908,428
- Income (IRS master file)
- $67,429,538
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $67,361,703 | $65,543,967 | $22,908,428 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $60,361,805 | $59,474,602 | $23,559,831 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $54,825,362 | $51,987,891 | $18,948,413 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $43,301,506 | $42,241,810 | $17,296,816 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 93-0806295).
Questions about THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
- What is the EIN of THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION is 93-0806295.
- Is THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION 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 THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names LEE PO CHA.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $227,291 (LEE PO CHA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $67,361,703, expenses of $65,543,967 and total assets of $22,908,428 at year end.
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