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HOUSE OF REFUGE INC
MESA, AZ · EIN 860662244 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE L400 · Housing & Shelter · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.houseofrefuge.org
revenue
$2.3M
expenses
$1.9M
net assets
$3.8M
employees
0
volunteers
450
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

HOUSE OF REFUGE PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IN A NEIGHBORHOOD SETTING FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES. HONORING THE FAITH-BASED TRADITIONS OF OUR FOUNDERS, WE TREAT PEOPLE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BRING HOPE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

profile · synthesized from sources

House of Refuge Inc. provides transitional housing and comprehensive wrap-around services to families experiencing homelessness in Mesa, Arizona. The organization offers a neighborhood of 88 two-bedroom homes, along with support programs focused on education, employment, and basic needs, to help families achieve self-sufficiency and secure sustainable housing.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Center
Offers after-school programming for resident youth, including homework help, snacks, and activities.
Donation Center
Provides families with food, clothing, furniture, and other household items to help them start a home.
Employment & Education Center (EEC)
Provides residents with computer and internet access, and offers classes on financial literacy, parenting, résumé building, job readiness, and self-care.
Individualized Case Management Plan
Provides personalized support to families to help them overcome homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency.
Transitional Housing Program
Provides 88 two-bedroom homes with reduced rent including utilities, maintenance services, and a drug & alcohol-free community for families experiencing homelessness.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Resident Support Services for Housing Programs 4 activities
    • After-School Programming
      Provides after-school programming for resident youth through its Community Center, offering homework help, snacks, and various activities.
    • Employment & Education Center Services
      Provides residents with access to computers and the internet through its Employment & Education Center, which also offers classes on financial literacy, parenting, résumé building, job readiness, and self-care.
    • Resident Support Services
      Provides comprehensive support services to residents, including after-school programming for youth, access to computers and internet, and classes on financial literacy, parenting, résumé building, job readiness, and self-care. These services contribute to 90% of graduating heads-of-household being employed at exit and 38% increasing their income.
    • Resident Support Services
      Provides comprehensive support services to residents, including after-school programming for youth, access to computers and internet, and classes on financial literacy, parenting, résumé building, job readiness, and self-care. These services contribute to 90% of graduating heads-of-household being employed at exit and 38% increasing their income.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 3 activities
    • Donation Center Operations
      Operates a Donation Center that provides families with essential items such as food, clothing, furniture, and other household goods to help them establish their homes.
    • Donation Center Operations
      Operates a Donation Center that provides families with essential items such as food, clothing, furniture, and other household goods to help them establish their homes.
    • Donation Center Operations
      Operates a Donation Center that supplies families with essential items such as food, clothing, furniture, and other household goods to assist them in establishing a new home.
  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 3 activities
    • Transitional Housing Program
      Operates a community of 88 two-bedroom homes, providing transitional housing and wrap-around services for families experiencing homelessness. The program provided 78,828 bed nights last year, serving 160 families (514 individuals), with 88% successfully transitioning into stable housing.
    • Transitional Housing Program
      Operates a community of 88 two-bedroom homes to provide transitional housing and wrap-around services for families experiencing homelessness, serving 160 families (514 individuals) last year and providing 78,828 bed nights. The program aims for self-sufficiency, with 88% of households successfully transitioning into stable housing.
    • Transitional Housing Program
      Operates a community of 88 two-bedroom homes, providing transitional housing and wrap-around services for families experiencing homelessness. The program provided 78,828 bed nights last year, serving 160 families (514 individuals), with 88% successfully transitioning into stable housing.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$2.32M
Contributions & grants$1.94M83%
Program service revenue$260K11%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$125K
expenses
Total expenses$1.93M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$598K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.20M
Cash$2.29M
Investments$0
Liabilities$398K
Net assets$3.80M
Liquid reserves14.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -17.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 13
  • AUDREY ALFANO — DIRECTOR
  • BARBARA GUY — CHAIR
  • CRYSTAL SANCHEZ — SECRETARY
  • DR DON BIRD — DIRECTOR
  • JANE HANSON — DIRECTOR
  • JOHNNA SWITZER — IMMEDIATE PA
  • JULISSA RICKS — DIRECTOR
  • KENNETH WEBER — DIRECTOR
  • MARK POWELL — TREASURER
  • MARTY TOMLJENOVIC — DIRECTOR
  • MEGAN RUFFENTINE — VICE CHAIR
  • NIKIA TOWLES — DIRECTOR
  • YIRA BRIMAGE — DIRECTOR