City of Refuge Communities Inc
City of Refuge Communities Mission is to enhance and encourage communities to develop by providing professional and policy development technical assistance and financial support.
City of Refuge Communities Inc at a glance
In short: City of Refuge Communities Inc gave $347K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $346,878
- -57.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,554
- -38.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $150,014
- +84.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who City of Refuge Communities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Men Opposing Sex Trafficking LLC ($165K). Together the top 7 received $347K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 26 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How City of Refuge Communities Inc gives
- Giving grew 1288% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $807K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $347K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Men Opposing Sex Trafficking LLC Atlanta, GA | Supporting organizations in furthering the mission and purpose of the organization | $164,500 |
| The Mission Church Atlanta, GA | To support the mission and purpose of the organization | $88,000 |
| City of Refuge West Waco, GA | To support the mission and purpose of the organization | $33,400 |
| City of Refuge Athens Athens, GA | Supporting organizations in furthering the mission and purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| City of Refuge Incorporated Atlanta, GA | To support the mission and purpose of the organization | $18,778 |
| Noble Clay Atlanta, GA | To support the mission and purpose of the organization | $12,200 |
| City of Refuge Pulaski Pulaski, VA | To support mission and purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with City of Refuge Communities Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,014 | $723,080 | $654,579 | $346,878 | 7 |
| 2023 | $81,513 | $1,083,484 | $1,434,183 | $807,330 | 10 |
| 2022 | $436,742 | $930,800 | $686,131 | $172,175 | 8 |
| 2021 | $190,124 | $258,000 | $70,457 | $25,000 | 1 |
About City of Refuge Communities Inc
Based on IRS filings
City of Refuge Communities Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $150K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $347K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
City of Refuge Communities Inc is led by Bruce Deel, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Deel
CEO
President → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$36K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Paratus Consultants LLC
CFO
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Gabriel Franco (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: David Nitz (2023) — Director of Fundraising
- Former: Kassandra McCoy (2021) — Secretary
- Former: William Moran (2021) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $58K, to David Nitz (Director of Fundraising). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about City of Refuge Communities Inc
How much does City of Refuge Communities Inc give each year?
City of Refuge Communities Inc gave $347K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $807K across 10 grants.
What is City of Refuge Communities Inc's typical grant size?
City of Refuge Communities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $49,554, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does City of Refuge Communities Inc give grants?
City of Refuge Communities Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants).
Does City of Refuge Communities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on City of Refuge Communities Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support the mission and purpose of the organization" (4 grants).
Who are City of Refuge Communities Inc's largest grantees?
City of Refuge Communities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Men Opposing Sex Trafficking LLC ($164,500), The Mission Church ($88,000) and City of Refuge West ($33,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is City of Refuge Communities Inc?
City of Refuge Communities Inc reported $150K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $723K.
What is City of Refuge Communities Inc?
City of Refuge Communities Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $150K in total assets as of 2024.
What is City of Refuge Communities Inc's EIN?
City of Refuge Communities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5466851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in City of Refuge Communities Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Men Opposing Sex Trafficking Inc
Atlanta, GA
Men Opposing Sex Trafficking funds partners working on human trafficking prevention, rescue, and survivor recovery, with a focus on the United States. In 2024, it made three grants ranging from $153,000 to $1,225,000; grants went to organizations in Kansas, Georgia, and Oregon. The available information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$843K
Grants
3
Total Given
$1.7M
The Heritage Fund Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Heritage Fund Inc supports charitable organizations working in education, health, ministry, and human services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000, and went to organizations in several states, especially Georgia and New Jersey. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.1M
Grants
17
Total Given
$188K
Tr Uw Charles I Branan
Saint Louis, MO
This foundation supports charitable organizations in Georgia, including work in human services, health, religion, environmental protection, and public benefit. In 2024, it made 149 grants ranging from $100 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations and directs applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
$26.9M
Grants
149
Total Given
$1.4M
Ryan Ida Alice Tuw Main
Saint Louis, MO
This trust primarily funds health care, education, and arts organizations in or near Metro Atlanta, with eligible grantees required to be 501(c)(3) organizations. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,500 to $850,000, with a median of $10,000; it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$32.6M
Grants
74
Total Given
$1.7M
Cobb Community Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Cobb Community Foundation funds health and human services, education, arts, faith-based work, nonprofit capacity building, and local community needs, with a focus on Cobb and Metro Atlanta; in 2024, over two-thirds of grant dollars went to Cobb nonprofits and nearly 80% to Metro Atlanta. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $22,000, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state a general policy on unsolicited requests, and some opportunities are invitation-only.
Assets
$34.2M
Grants
130
Total Given
$5.4M
City of Refuge
Atlanta, GA
City of Refuge offers life saving resources and life building tools to those in atlanta who are living on the margin.
Assets
$45.9M
Grants
6
Total Given
$2.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Georgia
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from City of Refuge Communities Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
City of Refuge Communities Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?