Refugee Assistance Center Inc
To help refugees rebuild safe sustainable lives in San Diego through a supportive network of people services and communities
Refugee Assistance Center Inc at a glance
In short: Refugee Assistance Center Inc gave $129K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,300
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $21,550
- Median grant
- $19,650
- Total assets
- $17,077
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Refugee Assistance Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Karen Organization ($42K). Together the top 6 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Organization San Diego, CA | To advance educational civic & economic opportunities for ethnic groups from Burma Myanmar while honoring cultural heritage. | $42,000 |
| United Women of East Africa Support Team San Diego, CA | East African Womens and childrens health. | $24,000 |
| License to Freedom El Cajon, CA | To assist refugees and immigrants in overcoming trauma abuse and human trafficking. | $24,000 |
| Southern Sudanese Community Center San Diego, CA | Assist all Sudanese refugees in their resettlement through education social economic and cultural support. | $15,300 |
| Somali Bantu San Diego, CA | Empowering refugees and immigrants through a food pantry health care housing and other community resources in San Diego. | $12,000 |
| Horn of AfricaCommunity of North America San Diego, CA | To promote the successful integration and physical and emotional health of the East African refugee population in San Diego CA | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,077 | $484,120 | $378,489 | $129,300 | 6 |
About Refugee Assistance Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Refugee Assistance Center Inc is a public charity, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $129K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Refugee Assistance Center Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meaza Serfu
Project
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$19K (2024)
Melat Kassahun
Project Manager
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$19K (2024)
Ruth Abraham
Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$24K (2024)
Selamawit Tessman
Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$19K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 $24K, to Ruth Abraham (Program Mgr). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Refugee Assistance Center Inc
How much does Refugee Assistance Center Inc give each year?
Refugee Assistance Center Inc gave $129K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Refugee Assistance Center Inc's typical grant size?
Refugee Assistance Center Inc's median grant in 2024 was $19,650, and its average grant was $21,550, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Refugee Assistance Center Inc give grants?
Refugee Assistance Center Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (5 grants).
Does Refugee Assistance Center Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Refugee Assistance Center Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Refugee Assistance Center Inc's largest grantees?
Refugee Assistance Center Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Karen Organization ($42,000), United Women of East Africa Support Team ($24,000) and License to Freedom ($24,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Refugee Assistance Center Inc?
Refugee Assistance Center Inc reported $17K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $484K.
What is Refugee Assistance Center Inc's EIN?
Refugee Assistance Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3884616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
Data last updated September 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 2024 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
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