Wings Of Refuge is located in Ames, IA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wings Of Refuge employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wings Of Refuge 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, Wings Of Refuge generated $887.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $718.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.6% per year over the past 9 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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WINGS OF REFUGE IS A LONG-TERM RESTORATION HOME FOR FEMALE ADULTS WHO HAVE SURVIVED COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND/OR TRAFFICKING. WE PROVIDE A SAFE, CHRIST CENTERED ATMOSPHERE OF HEALING AND RESTORATION FOR EACH PARTICIPANT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION/AWARENESS EXPENSES INCLUDE: 1:1 SESSIONS INCLUDING TRAUMA EDUCATION, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, BOUNDARIES, MEDIA LITERACY, HEALTH COACHING, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMMING; GROUP SESSIONS INCLUDING CELEBRATE RECOVERY, WORSHIP, AND DEVOTIONS; JOB SKILLS TRAINING SUCH AS INTERVIEWING, RESUME WRITING, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY; CONTINUING EDUCATION INCLUDING BOTH ONLINE AND CLASS ATTENDANCE.
MENTORING/LIFE SKILLS EXPENSES INCLUDING: MONTHLY INDIVIDUALIZED 1:1 SHORT AND LONG TERM GOAL SETTING SESSIONS; ONGOING MENTORING FOR CHARTING PERSONAL RESTORATION AND GOAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS; PERSONALIZED LIFE SKILLS TRAINING; VOLUNTEER AND MENTORING RELATIONSHIP BUILDING.
SAFETY/HOUSING/BASIC NEEDS EXPENSES INCLUDING: PROVIDED SAFE 24/7 STAFFED, LONG-TERM HOUSING FOR UP TO FIVE WOMEN: UPDATED/REMODELED ART ROOM, THERAPY ROOM AND GARDEN AREA; ADDED ADDITIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS; ENSURED SAFE TRANSPORTATION TO APPOINTMENTS, JOBS, AND ACTIVITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Rice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Michelle Nederhoff Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Jim Baker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Sarah Day Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Rick Bachman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Jim Hobson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $33,999 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $780,943 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $814,942 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $20,444 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,050 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $48,011 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $887,447 | 
| 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. | $74,913 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,711 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $394,558 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $22,433 | 
| Payroll taxes | $35,923 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $7,733 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $5,902 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,605 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $718,344 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $177,082 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,600 | 
| 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 | $1,060,158 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $177,357 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $1,418,197 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,612 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $31,612 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,370,675 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,910 | 
| 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 | $1,418,197 |