Refugee Services of Texas Inc
Guided by principles of human compassion and dignity, our mission is to welcome refugees, immigrants, and other displaced people and support them in integrating and thriving in their new communities. We provide assistance to refugees and other displaced people fleeing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group as well as to the communities that welcome them. RST provides services to refugees, asylees, survivors of human trafficking, and related vulnerable populations from over 30 different countries of origin each year. RST works in partnership with faith-based communities, businesses and volunteers to provide clients with employment assistance, initial housing, household goods and furniture, case management, resources, referrals, education and guidance to assist in establishing self-sufficient lives in Texas. RST has offices in Dallas, Austin, Amarillo, Fort Worth, Houston and Harlingen. RST IS FUNDED PRIMARILY THROU
Refugee Services of Texas Inc at a glance
In short: Refugee Services of Texas Inc gave $5.3M across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $1.3M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $5,286,862
- +15.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,321,716
- +73.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $471,956
- Total assets
- $3,443,184
- -15.1% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Refugee Services of Texas Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Catholic Charities Archdioces ($4.0M). Together the top 4 received $5.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 8 grants of 16 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3.0M (2019) to $5.3M (2021). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Archdioces San Antonio, TX | Refugee Resettlement | $3,959,900 |
| Caritas of Austin Austin, TX | Refugee Resettlement | $549,008 |
| Raices San Antonio, TX | Refugee Resettlement | $394,904 |
| Interfaith Action of Central Austin, TX | Refugee Resettlement | $383,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,443,184 | $21,169,541 | $20,479,690 | $5,286,862 | 4 | $65 |
| 2020 | $4,057,233 | $17,689,997 | $17,768,227 | $4,568,751 | 6 | $82 |
| 2019 | $2,993,785 | $14,663,643 | $14,830,202 | $3,002,249 | 6 | $97 |
About Refugee Services of Texas Inc
Based on IRS filings
Refugee Services of Texas Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $5.3M. Net investment income was $65.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Refugee Services of Texas Inc is led by Russell Smith, CEO on every filing since 2019; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Russell Smith
CEO
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$124K (2019) → $159K (2021)
Holly Bellah
President
Vice President → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Desire Nizigiyimana
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jake Herrle
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Mailander
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Branch
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Omar Khan
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2020
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danita Bynum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Florence Lowe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesus Canas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Prisma Garcia
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Olavarrieta
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David McKeever
CFO
New on the 2021 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Danielle Gantt (2020–2021) — CFO · Filing note: Thru 62021
- Former: Elizabeth Vanoort (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Patricia L. Wooldridge (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Philip Haigh (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Fatima Hassan Ali (2020) — Director
- Former: Ivana Ilic (2020) — Director
- Former: Erin Koechel (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $159K, to Russell Smith (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Refugee Services of Texas Inc
How much does Refugee Services of Texas Inc give each year?
Refugee Services of Texas Inc gave $5.3M across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $4.6M across 6 grants.
What is Refugee Services of Texas Inc's typical grant size?
Refugee Services of Texas Inc's median grant in 2021 was $471,956, and its average grant was $1,321,716, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Refugee Services of Texas Inc give grants?
Refugee Services of Texas Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Refugee Services of Texas Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Refugee Services of Texas Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Refugee Resettlement" (4 grants).
How large is Refugee Services of Texas Inc?
Refugee Services of Texas Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21.2M.
What is Refugee Services of Texas Inc?
Refugee Services of Texas Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2021.
What is Refugee Services of Texas Inc's EIN?
Refugee Services of Texas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1618251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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