Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc
Journey's End supports the transition, integration, and long-term success of refugees and immigrants, contributing to a more diverse, inclusive, and prosperous shared community
Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc at a glance
In short: Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc gave $205K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $205K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $205,448
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $205,448
- Median grant
- $205,448
- Total assets
- $7,148,227
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Institute of Buffalo Inc ($205K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Institute of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | Refugee Support | $205,448 |
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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 | $7,148,227 | $10,618,263 | $9,761,614 | $205,448 | 1 | $65,836 |
| 2024 | $7,066,153 | $14,468,602 | $12,816,716 | — | — | $41,216 |
| 2023 | $5,408,533 | $10,799,260 | $10,392,868 | — | — | $25,592 |
| 2022 | $4,954,825 | $7,223,093 | $7,193,089 | — | — | $3,275 |
| 2021 | $3,890,672 | $5,653,427 | $4,941,380 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,158,741 | $4,657,450 | $4,438,700 | — | — | $9,588 |
About Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc
Based on IRS filings
Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc is a public charity, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $205K. Net investment income was $66K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc is led by Pamela Kefi, CEO on every filing since 2024; 4 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela Kefi
CEO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$92K (2024) → $139K (2025)
Tonya Davis
Board Member & Chair
Board Member & Vice Chair → Board Member & Secretary, 2023
Board Member & Secretary → Board Member & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Murekeyisoni
Nominating & Governance Chair
Board Member → Nominating & Governance Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elyse Fuerst
Board Member & Development Chair
Board Member → Board Member & Development Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Rosenheck
CFO
CFO → Board Member & CFO, 2022
Board Member & CFO → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $44K (2025)
Austin Burger
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$19K (2025)
Noel Delarosa
Chief Program Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2025)
Rachael Homewood
Board Member
Board Member & Secretary → Board Member & Vice Chair, 2023
Board Member & Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
BoGDANA Sokolov
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Comstock
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Durgham Alyasiri
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Wadsworth
Board Member & Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Member & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Huber
Board Member & Treasurer
Board Member → Board Member & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arrianna Hart
Board Member & Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake Walsh
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Henry Rawlins
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christ Whitcomb
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Pratt
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Warman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Arlene Kaukus (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Andolina Scott (2020–2024) — CEO
- Former: Beatrice Singh-Arnone (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Gaelin Carrig (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Hein Saw (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ashica Ambu (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Doherty (2023) — Board Member & Treasurer
- Former: Drew Doherty (2020–2022) — Board Member & Treasurer
- Former: Esther Quartarone (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kimberly Kadziolka (2020–2022) — Board Member & Vice Chair
- Former: Ryan Gilbert (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Win Min Thant (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Femi (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Leff (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Noble (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kathleen Hovey (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lindsey Zajac (2020–2021) — Board Member & Secretary
- Former: Lisa Kenney (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Pat McNally (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $139K, to Pamela Kefi (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc
How much does Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc give each year?
Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc gave $205K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc?
Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.6M.
Where does Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc operate?
Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc's EIN?
Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1242203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
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