The Refugee Education Center
To support refugee children and families to gain the necessary skills for seamless and successful integration into the community through providing comprehensive educational support and youth development services, along with fostering cultural knowledge and understanding.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+81.8% YoY
Revenue
$2.8M
+90.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$14K
+19.0% YoY
Expenses
$2.1M
+5.8% YoY
About The Refugee Education Center
Based on IRS filings
The Refugee Education Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,611,262 | $886,503 | $1,407,144 |
| Revenue | $2,778,352 | $1,455,639 | $1,648,288 |
| Expenses | $2,057,132 | $1,943,610 | $2,022,526 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,610 | $11,437 | $1,542 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blerta Bushati | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Nichole Northern | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Rebecca Chabot | Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Rima Shah | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Daniel Brubaker | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Kathryn VanOveren | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Kara Van Dam | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Paula Bishop-Schuiteman | Vice Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Margaret Derrer | Executive Director | 40 | $119,023 |
| Erin VanMaanen | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $80,133 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Refugee Education Center?
The Refugee Education Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Refugee Education Center?
As of 2024, The Refugee Education Center holds $1.6M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue.
Where does The Refugee Education Center operate?
The Refugee Education Center has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is The Refugee Education Center's EIN?
The Refugee Education Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1770896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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