Refugee Empowerment Program is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Refugee Empowerment Program employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Refugee Empowerment Program 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 03/2023, Refugee Empowerment Program generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.2% per year over the past 5 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:
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REFUGEE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM'S ("REP") MISSION IS TO EMPOWER REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, BY OFFERING HIGH-QUALITY, TAILORED PROGRAMMING THAT ENCOURAGES, EDUCATES, AND EQUIPS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY. WE WALK ALONGSIDE NEWCOMERS AS THEY INTEGRATE INTO AMERICAN CULTURE AND WORK TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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REFUGEE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM ("REP") IS COMMITTED TO HELPING YOUNG NEWCOMERS TO THE U.S. TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS. WE SUPPORT YOUTH THROUGH AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING, MENTORSHIP, RECREATION, CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT AND INTEGRATION, COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS, AND MORE. STARTING OVER IN A NEW COUNTRY, NEW CULTURE, AND NEW LANGUAGE IS A FORMIDABLE PROCESS. REP SUPPORTS ADULT NEWCOMERS ON THIS JOURNEY WITH ESOL CLASSES, DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING, AND CITIZENSHIP PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT. WE PROMOTE CULTURAL INTEGRATION THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING: ADVOCACY; SUPPORT NAVIGATING MEDICAL, LEGAL, EMPLOYMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICE NETWORKS; TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION; TARGETED WORKSHOPS; COMMUNITY FORUMS; NURSERY AND PRE-K PROGRAMS; AND MORE. INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM THE PROGRAM: 800
REFUGEE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM ("REP") IS COMMITTED TO HELPING YOUNG NEWCOMERS TO THE U.S. TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS. WE SUPPORT YOUTH THROUGH AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING, MENTORSHIP, RECREATION, CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT AND INTEGRATION, COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS, AND MORE. STARTING OVER IN A NEW COUNTRY, NEW CULTURE, AND NEW LANGUAGE IS A FORMIDABLE PROCESS. REP SUPPORTS ADULT NEWCOMERS ON THIS JOURNEY WITH ESOL CLASSES, DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING, AND CITIZENSHIP PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT. WE PROMOTE CULTURAL INTEGRATION THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING: ADVOCACY; SUPPORT NAVIGATING MEDICAL, LEGAL, EMPLOYMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICE NETWORKS; TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION; TARGETED WORKSHOPS; COMMUNITY FORUMS; NURSERY AND PRE-K PROGRAMS; AND MORE. INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM THE PROGRAM: 800
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anthony Hanna Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jules Mucyoweza Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Muna Mohamed Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Estella Sengimana Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Camela Echols-Blackmon Executive Director/ex Offi | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $80,000 |
Sabine Langer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $859,129 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $432,513 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,291,642 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,291,642 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $99,627 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $529,098 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,776 |
Other employee benefits | $47,436 |
Payroll taxes | $48,700 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,076 |
Advertising and promotion | $87 |
Office expenses | $114,063 |
Information technology | $2,444 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $69,700 |
Travel | $11,892 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35,778 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,245 |
Insurance | $16,120 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,170,247 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $61,285 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $162,653 |
Accounts receivable, net | $134,817 |
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 | $26,742 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $42,655 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $428,152 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,764 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $192,975 |
Total liabilities | $208,739 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $219,413 |
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 | $428,152 |