City of Refuge
City of Refuge offers life saving resources and life building tools to those in atlanta who are living on the margin.
City of Refuge at a glance
In short: City of Refuge gave $2.6M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $429K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,574,645
- -24.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $429,108
- -24.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $101,650
- Total assets
- $45,882,707
- +4.3% 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.
How to apply to City of Refuge
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from City of Refuge
Who City of Refuge funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was House of Cherith Inc ($1.4M). Together the top 6 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 27 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How City of Refuge gives
- Giving grew 37% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $3.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| House of Cherith Inc Atlanta, GA | Supporting the Program | $1,434,165 |
| Men Opposing Sex Trafficking Inc Atlanta, GA | Supporting the Program | $883,880 |
| City of Refuge Communities Inc Atlanta, GA | Supporting the Program | $123,300 |
| City of Refuge South Hill South Hill, VA | Supporting the Program | $80,000 |
| City of Refuge South Inc Thomaston, GA | Supporting the Program | $28,300 |
| City of Hope Athens Athens, GA | Supporting the Program | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,882,707 | $22,896,185 | $19,913,579 | $2,574,645 | 6 | $485,854 |
| 2023 | $43,984,212 | $22,879,454 | $19,225,605 | $3,419,140 | 6 | $347,668 |
| 2022 | $39,654,191 | $30,832,669 | $13,542,825 | $1,959,237 | 5 | $3,586,090 |
| 2021 | $20,764,927 | $13,657,937 | $11,134,975 | $1,882,123 | 6 | $38,675 |
| 2020 | $18,578,795 | $9,135,404 | $9,509,335 | $1,002,727 | 4 | $-7,073 |
About City of Refuge
Based on IRS filings
City of Refuge is a public charity focused on religion, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $45.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.6M. Net investment income was $486K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
City of Refuge is led by Bruce Deel, CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Deel
CEO
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $210K (2024)
Jon Bridges
Chairman of Board
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Deel
COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $77K (2024)
Scott Steiner
Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $119K (2024)
William Moran
CFO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$87K (2020) → $146K (2024)
Melvin Darrell Rice
Vice President of Community Development
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$84K (2021) → $71K (2024)
Edward Phillips
Vice President of Development
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $130K (2024)
Andrea Hall
Vice President of Education
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$88K (2024)
Greg Washington
Vice President of Family Reunification
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$37K (2024)
Amy Reavis
Board Member
Vice Chairman → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Patton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Gabriel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Pighini
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Toro
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Haynes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Quincy Springs
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Janzen
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelsi Franco
Board Member
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Herron
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Layton
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Hartnett
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Curtis
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Coleman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mona Harty
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Richard Cox (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Askey (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kofi Smith (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $210K, to Bruce Deel (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about City of Refuge
How much does City of Refuge give each year?
City of Refuge gave $2.6M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 6 grants.
What is City of Refuge's typical grant size?
City of Refuge's median grant in 2024 was $101,650, and its average grant was $429,108, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does City of Refuge give grants?
City of Refuge 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 (3 grants).
Does City of Refuge give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on City of Refuge's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supporting the Program" (6 grants).
Who are City of Refuge's largest grantees?
City of Refuge's largest 2024 grantees include House of Cherith Inc ($1,434,165), Men Opposing Sex Trafficking Inc ($883,880) and City of Refuge Communities Inc ($123,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is City of Refuge?
City of Refuge reported $45.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $22.9M.
What is City of Refuge?
City of Refuge is a public charity focused on religion, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $45.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is City of Refuge's EIN?
City of Refuge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2194642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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