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ACCORDINGLY, NO INCOME TAXES ARE REFLECTED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY INCOME FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE A FEDERAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN (FORM 990-T). THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, INCLUDING ITS TAX- EXEMPT STATUS, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY ARE FILED. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO 2018. false false false false false false false false false LAUREN BROCKETT DIRECTOR 10200 10200 FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A FRIENDS OF REFUGEES, INC. OPERATES PROGRAMS THAT SERVE OVER 3,000 REFUGEES A YEAR IN THE CLARKSTON, GEORGIA AREA. SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE: FAMILY LITERACY: PROVIDES ENGLISH LITERACY EDUCATION AND LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTION FOR REFUGEE WOMEN ALONG WITH HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR THEIR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5. EMBRACE BIRTH SUPPORT: PROVIDES PRE- AND POST-NATAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO REFUGEE WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT OR NEW MOTHERS. YOUTH PROGRAMS: PROVIDES A SUMMER CAMP FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE ARTS AND CRAFTS, SPORTS,FIELD TRIPS, GROUP ACTIVITIES AND MENTORING. COMMUNITY GARDEN: PROVIDES GARDEN PLOTS AND COMMUNITY SPACE FOR REFUGEES TO GROW FOOD FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND SELL PRODUCE FOR PERSONAL INCOME. START MICRO-ENTERPRISE CLARKSTON: PROVIDES A BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM ENCOMPASSING TRAINING, MENTORING, AND ACCESS TO FUNDS TO HELP LAUNCH NEW REFUGEE-OWNED BUSINESSES; DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EMORY UNIVERSITY'S GOIZUETA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. PROGRAM SUPPORT: PROVIDES OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE ORGANIZATION. PARWANA: PARAWANA EQUIPS WOMEN WITH THE BASIC ENGLISH SPEAKING, LISTENING, READING AND WRITING SKILLS NEEDED TO NAVIGATE LIFE IN THE U.S., AND TO OPEN OPPORTUNITIES AND OPTIONS FOR WOMEN BY STRENGTHENING THEIR COMMUNICATION SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. DURING THE YEAR DONATED SERVICES FOR VOLUNTEER WORK IN THE AMOUNT OF 33,393 WERE REFLECTED WITHIN THE AUDIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES; HOWEVER ARE NOT INCLUDED AS REVENUE OR EXPENSES FOR INCOME TAX REPORTING PURPOSES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE 990 FOR REVIEW. QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS ARE DISCUSSED AND REVISIONS MADE AS NECESSARY. AFTER APPROVAL BY THE BOARD THE 990 IS ELECTRONICALLY FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE BY THE SIGNED PREPARER AND A COPY IS MAILED TO THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONITORS CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH STAFF. IF A CONFLICT IS DISCLOSED IT IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DISCUSSED WITH THE INDIVIDUAL. IF THE CONFLICT CONTINUES, THE MATTER IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND SUBSEQUENT ACTION. FOR THE CURRENT YEAR NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST MATTERS WERE NOTED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD DETERMINES COMPENSATION ISSUES FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THEY CONSULT WITH FUNDING SOURCES AND OTHER INDEPENDENT DATA TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION LEVELS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B CFO COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY BE OBTAINED BY WRITTEN REQUEST TO: FRIENDS OF REFUGEES, INC., P.O. BOX 548, CLARKSTON, GA 30021