Refuge Foundation is located in Billings, MT. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Refuge Foundation employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Refuge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Refuge Foundation generated $5.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 33.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REFUGE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO REFRESH AND REFUEL LEADERS BY BRINGING THEM TO MONTANA, WYOMING, AND OTHER LOCATIONS TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON A PERIODIC BASIS TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT LEADERSHIP BURNOUT IN ORDER TO CREATE HEALTHY LEADERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION OF LEADERS TO PREVENT AND AVOID LEADERSHIP BURNOUT AND TO LEAD HEALTHIER LIVES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fred Gray Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $167,000 |
Brian Carpenter Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $102,492 |
David Mccarthy Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 15 | $24,000 |
Skyler Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Armando Fullwood Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lance Witt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,669,891 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $755,106 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,669,891 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $38,014 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,750,610 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,184,272 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $125,647 |
| Payroll taxes | $96,877 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,325 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $754,917 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $203,511 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $829,126 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $85,666 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $167,825 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,232,256 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $790,769 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,017,845 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $881,631 |
| Total assets | $4,690,245 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,003 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,449,810 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,482,813 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,207,432 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,690,245 |