Nonprofit · EIN 91-1296964
REFUGEE WOMENS ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $17,271,743 | $17,472,165 | -$200,422 | $23,273,232 | $9,635,913 | $13,637,319 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $15,297,800 | $16,259,516 | -$961,716 | $22,793,495 | $8,955,754 | $13,837,741 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,328,901
- of which government grants
- $12,794,636
- Program service revenue
- $2,472,878
- Investment income
- $421,997
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $147
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$64,986
- Net income from gaming
- $2,450
- Other revenue
- $47,967
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,303,268
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $344,554
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,978,992
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,163,921
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $54,697
- Occupancy
- $883,654
- Travel
- $19,346
- Depreciation
- $553,324
- Program services (functional)
- $14,798,191
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,052,480
- Fundraising (functional)
- $621,494
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $22,793,495
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,273,232
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,635,913
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,637,319
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,638,846
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,502,167
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,135,152
- Gross receipts
- $17,347,761
- Employees
- 238
- Volunteers
- 289
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahnaz Kourourian Eshetu | Executive Dir. Officer | 45 | $208,232 | $7,131 |
| Susan Lee | Education Dir. | 45 | $116,624 | $7,044 |
| Margarita Seeley | Finance Dir. Officer | 45 | $115,307 | $7,143 |
| Shevanthi Daniel-Rabkin | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kiran Dhillon | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Chirot | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Cho | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eileen M Concannon | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shazad Q Qadri | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tasleem Kachra | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristin Bunce | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carllene Placide-Edwards | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Strabo | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheila Kelley Fernandez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Caleb Stephens | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Baird | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Samson Negassi | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sara Fifi | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHNAZ KOUROURIAN ESHETU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $193,491 | $7,416 |
| SUSAN LEE | SR DIRECTOR ESL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,134 | $6,789 |
| MARGARITA SEELEY | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $104,081 | $7,414 |
| SHEVANTHI DANIEL-RABKIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRAN DHILLON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA CHIROT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA CHO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EILEEN M CONCANNON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAZAD Q QADRI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TASLEEM KACHRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN BUNCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLIENE PLACIDE-EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RABECCA STRABO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA KELLEY FERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CALEB STEPHENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BAIRD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMSON NEGASSI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA FIFI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4008 MLK JR WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98108-1623
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Margarita Seeley, 4008 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98108
- Signed the 990
- Margarita Seeley, Fin. Director
- Phone
- (206) 721-0243
- Website
- WWW.REWA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JACOBSON LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Mission
ReWA is a non-profit, multi-ethnic organization that promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership, and strong communities by providing refugee and immigrant women and their families with culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
Program accomplishments
- Family Empowerment: Comprehensive case management support to help families achieve self-sufficiency, including interpretation and advocacy services, information and referrals to access resources; and workshops on health & nutrition and financial literacy. 500 clients enrolled in employment services; 523 students successfully completed English as a Second Language Classes. 1,276 clients served through our immigration program.Expenses $5,443,169 · grants $471,860 · revenue $69,099
- Early Learning Centers: ReWA offers free and low-cost bilingual and bi-cultural childcare and preschool for children ages 0-5, featuring the "Soy Bilingue and HighScope" curricula. Our Early Learning Centers provide culturally relevant, home-cooked meals and supportive services through bilingual and bi-cultural family advocates. We operate three centers in Seattle: Beacon Hill, South Seattle(MLK/Rainier Valley), and Lake City serving 217 families and students.Expenses $4,630,309 · revenue $1,530,360
- Domestic Violence: ReWA's award winning Domestic Violence ("DV") program enhances the safety and well-being of refugee and immigrant women by raising awareness about DV, sexual assault, and human trafficking, and by providing comprehensive support services in 17 languages. Our services include assistance with protection orders, safety planning, and accessing shelters; guidance in navigating the legal system; family law services such as separation and divorce; support groups for those affected or at risk of violence; community education and outreach; training for service providers and law enforcement; mental health counseling and consultation; referrals to community resources; and an after-hours helpline offering crisis support in seven languages. In 2024, we provided 705 individuals with support and legal services.Expenses $1,459,575 · grants $98,322 · revenue $2,000
- Housing and homeless prevention: ReWAs Case Managers provide comprehensive housing assistance by helping clients find budget-friendly housing for stability, assisting with moves, and connecting them with donated furniture and household essentials. Additionally, ReWA offers emergency rent and utility assistance for eligible refugees and immigrants, providing one-time contributions to keep families safe and warm while they secure employment or find more affordable housing. 705 families were housed in 2024.Expenses $1,320,840 · grants $732,823
- Center for Social and Emotional Wellbeing: Many refugees and immigrants suffer from stress, depression, and anxiety associated with displacement that often remains untreated for long periods of time. As new arrivals, our clients also must contend with the often overwhelming effects of acculturation and other stressors as they rebuild their lives in a new country. ReWA is a licensed community mental health provider, offering mental health counseling for individuals and families, medication management, and support groups, all delivered in clients first languages with culturally responsive support. In 2024, the program served 160 clients ages 14 to 75.Expenses $1,160,575 · revenue $871,369
- Youth Program offered after school STEAM curriculum and tutoringfor 3rd-8th grade students and a post-secondary success program to help youth ages16-24 who are interested in going to college or vocational schools. ReWA Youthprograms served 217 families and students in 2024. ReWA host events and participates in community forums to: educate the community on issues that are important to our clients; defend and safeguard client rights; and have client views and wishes considered when decisions are being made about their lives.Expenses $783,723 · grants $263
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 | Not 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
- 91-1296964
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P84Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,273,232
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,347,761
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $17,271,743 | $17,472,165 | $23,273,232 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $15,297,800 | $16,259,516 | $22,793,495 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $14,415,625 | $13,387,761 | $24,041,654 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 91-1296964).
Questions about REFUGEE WOMENS ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of REFUGEE WOMENS ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REFUGEE WOMENS ALLIANCE is 91-1296964.
- Is REFUGEE WOMENS ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to REFUGEE WOMENS ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REFUGEE WOMENS ALLIANCE 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 REFUGEE WOMENS ALLIANCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did REFUGEE WOMENS ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of REFUGEE WOMENS ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Margarita Seeley.
- Who are the officers and directors of REFUGEE WOMENS ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $208,232 (Mahnaz Kourourian Eshetu, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does REFUGEE WOMENS ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $17,271,743, expenses of $17,472,165 and total assets of $23,273,232 at year end.
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