City of Refuge Baltimore Inc
Through supportive services fueled by innovation and a collective impact approach, City of Refuge Baltimore seeks to lead individuals and families on a journey to self-sufficiency for generations to come. We do that by focusing on five key impact areas: 1 the essentials, 2 housing, 3 ani-human trafficking, 4 workforce development and 5 youth empowerment.
City of Refuge Baltimore Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,827,406
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,912,568
- +32.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $3
- -76.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,949,145
- +69.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who City of Refuge Baltimore Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2022) to $63K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grow Home Inc Baltimore, MD | workforce development | $47,500 |
| Action Baybrook Inc Baltimore, MD | workforce development | $15,513 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,827,406 | $3,912,568 | $3,949,145 | — | — | $3 |
| 2024 | $2,941,094 | $2,960,587 | $2,334,151 | — | — | $13 |
| 2023 | $2,391,158 | $1,495,892 | $1,730,652 | $63,013 | 2 | $22 |
| 2022 | $2,218,787 | $1,818,480 | $1,587,387 | $46,750 | 2 | $70 |
| 2021 | $1,953,322 | $817,087 | $719,294 | — | — | — |
About City of Refuge Baltimore Inc
Based on IRS filings
City of Refuge Baltimore Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
City of Refuge Baltimore Inc is led by Billy Humphrey, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Billy Humphrey
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $79K (2025)
Denise McCumbers
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Izzard
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Baker Wiese
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Lewis
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Greene
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Aaron Jones (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Chris Maynard (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Heather Chapman (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $79K, to Billy Humphrey (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about City of Refuge Baltimore Inc
How large is City of Refuge Baltimore Inc?
City of Refuge Baltimore Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What is City of Refuge Baltimore Inc?
City of Refuge Baltimore Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does City of Refuge Baltimore Inc operate?
City of Refuge Baltimore Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is City of Refuge Baltimore Inc's EIN?
City of Refuge Baltimore Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4416947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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