Nonprofit · EIN 82-3421901
AFRICAN REFUGEE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATION
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97213
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,587,514 | $1,274,092 | $313,422 | $737,119 | $0 | $737,119 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $666,087 | $656,760 | $9,327 | $423,697 | $0 | $423,697 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $656,962 | $341,855 | $315,107 | $414,370 | $0 | $414,370 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $235,606 | $150,673 | $84,933 | $99,263 | $0 | $99,263 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $171,496 | $156,855 | $14,641 | $14,330 | $0 | $14,330 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,587,396
- of which government grants
- $1,070,546
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $118
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $74,649
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $189,509
- Other salaries and wages
- $576,787
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $864,209
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,987
- Occupancy
- $48,646
- Travel
- $23,699
- Program services (functional)
- $890,760
- Management and general (functional)
- $206,481
- Fundraising (functional)
- $176,851
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $423,697
- Total assets, end of year
- $737,119
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $737,119
- Gross receipts
- $1,587,514
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- OR
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABDI SOMOW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $112,286 | $2,896 |
| YUSSUF HASSAN | VICE TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $31,371 | $0 |
| HASSAN ALI | VICE BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $27,555 | $1,100 |
| ABDIASIS MOHAMED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $8,000 | $0 |
| BATULA MOHAMUD | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $5,000 | $0 |
| ABDIKADIR ABDULLAHI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $1,300 | $0 |
| ABDIKARIN MOHAMED | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| HASSAN HAMADI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| HUSSEIN IDOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAMSA DIAHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABDI SOMOW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $77,885 | $3,115 |
| HASSAN ALI | VICE BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $20,007 | $504 |
| SHAMSA DIAHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $4,055 | $0 |
| ABDIKADIR ABDULLAHI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $1,940 | $0 |
| BATULA MOHAMUD | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| ABDIKARIN MOHAMED | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| ABDIASIS MOHAMED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| YUSSUF HASSAN | VICE TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| HASSAN HAMADI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| HUSSEIN IDOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABDI SOMOW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $89,423 |
| HASSAN ALI | VICE BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $12,731 |
| BATULA MOHAMUD | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $5,386 |
| KADIR ABDULLAHI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $3,162 |
| ABDIASIS MOHAMED | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $3,100 |
| ABDIWAHID MOHAMED | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| ABDIKARIN MOHAMED | VICE TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| YUSSUF HASSAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| HASSAN HAMADI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| HUSSEIN IDOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABDI SOMOW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $43,590 |
| HASSAN ALI | VICE BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $6,290 |
| HUSSEIN IDOW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $4,825 |
| BATULA MOHAMUD | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $1,088 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUSSEIN IDOW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $35,800 |
| ABDIASIS MOHAMED | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $13,000 |
| ABDI SOMOW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $9,744 |
| BATULA MOHAMUD | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $5,191 |
| HASSAN ALI | VICE BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $5,191 |
| ABDIKARIM MOHAMED | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $3,000 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7535 NE GLISAN ST, PORTLAND, OR 97213-6356
- In care of
- % 2305 SE 121ST AVE APT 16
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 7535 NE Glisan St, Portland OR 97213
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ABDI SOMOW, 7535 NE GLISAN ST, PORTLAND, OR 97213
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Hussein Idow, 7535 NE Glisan St, Portland OR 97213
- Signed the 990
- ABDI SOMOW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (971) 430-6189
- Website
- http://ariopdx.org
- Return prepared by
- MCDONALD JACOBS PC
Mission
PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES IN THE STATE OF OREGON. FACILITATE THE FULL AND COMPLETE SOCIAL INTEGRATIOIN, EMOTIONAL ADJUSTMENT AND STABILITY, AND THE CULTURAL TRANSITION OF THE AFRICAN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY TO LIFE IN OREGON.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH & FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES:ARIO PROVIDES WRAPAROUND SUPPORT TO REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY NAVIGATE SCHOOL, SERVICES, AND LIFE IN A NEW COUNTRY. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMIC AND MENTORSHIP SUPPORT, AND FAMILY CASE MANAGEMENT DELIVERED IN FAMILIES' HOME LANGUAGES. THE AIM IS TO KEEP YOUNG PEOPLE CONNECTED TO SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY WHILE BUILDING THE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS TO THRIVE.HEALTH EQUITY, HEALTHCARE ENROLLMENT, EDUCATION SUPPORT, RENTAL ASSISTANCE & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES:ARIO CLOSES THE GAPS THAT KEEP AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE FAMILIES FROM ACCESSING THE SYSTEMS AROUND THEM. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM NAVIGATORS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS HELP FAMILIES ENROLL IN COVERAGE, FIND PROVIDERS, AND UNDERSTAND THEIR BENEFITS; EDUCATION STAFF SUPPORT SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, PARENT/TEACHER COMMUNICATION, AND ACADEMIC ADVOCACY; AND ECONOMIC STABILITY STAFF CONNECT FAMILIES TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE, JOB READINESS, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. EVERY SERVICE IS OFFERED IN-LANGUAGE AND TAILORED TO EACH FAMILY'S CULTURE AND CIRCUMSTANCES.SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, PEER SUPPORT & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:ARIO OFFERS CULTURALLY SPECIFIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT THROUGH PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS WHO SHARE LANGUAGE AND LIVED EXPERIENCE WITH THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE. SERVICES INCLUDE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SUPPORT AND RECOVERY NAVIGATION, PEER-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, AND CONNECTION TO CLINICAL CARE ALL DESIGNED TO OVERCOME THE STIGMA AND ACCESS BARRIERS THAT TOO OFTEN KEEP COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM SEEKING HELP.VIOLENCE PREVENTION:THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION AND HEALING WORK, ARIO INTERRUPTS CYCLES OF VIOLENCE AND SUPPORTS THOSE AFFECTED BY IT. TRUSTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS WORK ALONGSIDE YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO OFFER MENTORSHIP, CONFLICT DE-ESCALATION, TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT, AND PATHWAYS TO SAFER, MORE CONNECTED LIVES.COMMUNITY HEALTH, RESILIENCE & BELONGING:THIS CLUSTER SPANS COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND CLIMATE CHANGE EQUIPPING FAMILIES WITH THE INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND CULTURALLY GROUNDED SUPPORT TO STAY HEALTHY AND READY FOR EMERGENCIES, INCLUDING THE RISING HEALTH IMPACTS OF A CHANGING CLIMATE. IT ALSO INCLUDES THE PROGRAMS THAT NOURISH AND BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER: A FOOD PANTRY THAT MEETS IMMEDIATE NEEDS, YOUTH SPORTS LIKE SOCCER AND BASKETBALL, SUMMER CAMPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS AND CELEBRATIONS THAT SUSTAIN CULTURE, CONNECTION, AND BELONGING ACROSS ARIO'S 28+ COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN.Expenses $890,760 · grants $74,649
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3421901
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $737,119
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,587,514
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,587,514 | $1,274,092 | $737,119 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $666,087 | $656,760 | $423,697 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $656,962 | $341,855 | $414,370 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $235,606 | $150,673 | $99,263 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $171,496 | $156,855 | $14,330 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Hussein Idow | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-3421901).
Questions about AFRICAN REFUGEE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATION
- What is the EIN of AFRICAN REFUGEE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AFRICAN REFUGEE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATION is 82-3421901.
- Is AFRICAN REFUGEE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to AFRICAN REFUGEE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AFRICAN REFUGEE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AFRICAN REFUGEE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AFRICAN REFUGEE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AFRICAN REFUGEE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ABDI SOMOW.
- Who are the officers and directors of AFRICAN REFUGEE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,286 (ABDI SOMOW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does AFRICAN REFUGEE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,587,514, expenses of $1,274,092 and total assets of $737,119 at year end.
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