THE REFUGE

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KATHLEEN ESCOBAR

Phone

7202952270

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE REFUGE, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $431K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE REFUGE IS A HUB FOR HEALING COMMUNITY, SOCIAL ACTION, AND CREATIVE COLLABORATION, SERVING THE BROOMFIELD AND NORTH DENVER AREA SINCE 2006.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $204,437

THE REFUGE CAFE IS A CORNERSTONE EFFORT OF THE REFUGE, SERVING AS A HOPEFUL HUB FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND WITHOUT SOCIAL SAFETY NETS. OPEN THREE DAYS A WEEK, THE REFUGE CAFE OFFERS...

THE REFUGE CAFE IS A CORNERSTONE EFFORT OF THE REFUGE, SERVING AS A HOPEFUL HUB FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND WITHOUT SOCIAL SAFETY NETS. OPEN THREE DAYS A WEEK, THE REFUGE CAFE OFFERS FREE LUNCH, SHOWERS, WIFI, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, OUTDOOR GEAR, SOCIAL WORKERS, ON-SITE COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR ACCESSIBLE RESOURCING, CONNECTIONS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE ADVOCATES, AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGH HEALING COMMUNITY. WE PARTNER WITH MULTIPLE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO MEET TANGIBLE NEEDS IN DIGNIFYING, EQUITABLE WAYS.

Program 2

Expenses: $24,054

SINGLE MOMS UNITE (SMU) IS A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR SINGLE MOMS AND THEIR KIDS CATALYZED BY THE REFUGE SINCE 2013. SMU HOSTS A MONTHLY GATHERING CENTERED ON SUPPORT, MENTAL HEALTH, RELATIONSHIPS...

SINGLE MOMS UNITE (SMU) IS A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR SINGLE MOMS AND THEIR KIDS CATALYZED BY THE REFUGE SINCE 2013. SMU HOSTS A MONTHLY GATHERING CENTERED ON SUPPORT, MENTAL HEALTH, RELATIONSHIPS, PARENTING, RESOURCE IN ADDITION TO OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS, COMMUNITY GATHERINGS, AND WAYS FOR MOMS TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER. OUR SMU COORDINATOR IS A SINGLE MOM AND HOLDS A MASTERS IN SOCIAL WORK AND ALSO IS HUBBED AT THE REFUGE CAFE, CONNECTING WITH SINGLE MOMS AND AND GRANDPARENTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND WITHOUT SOCIAL SAFETY NETS. A CORE PART OF SMU IS CONNECTING MOMS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

Program 3

Expenses: $19,393

THE REFUGE HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON INCREASING HEALTH EQUITY FOR UNDER-RESOURCED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, PROVIDING HEALTH EDUCATION, AND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATIONS...

THE REFUGE HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON INCREASING HEALTH EQUITY FOR UNDER-RESOURCED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, PROVIDING HEALTH EDUCATION, AND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL PARTNERS. IT INCLUDES MONTHLY MOBILE MEDICAL ON SITE, THE REFUGE DENTAL ACCESS PROJECT, HARM REDUCTION, FOOT CARE, AND ON-SITE HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $429,146

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,106

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $431,252

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $235,336

Fundraising Expenses $7,276

Program Expenses $247,884

Other Expenses $194,983

TOTAL EXPENSES $431,669

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$431,252	$525,160	-0.2%
Expenses	$431,669	$429,238	+0.0%
Net Income	$-417	$95,922	-1.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

150

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$36,360

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KATHLEEN ESCOBAR	COFOUNDER	1.00	Officer	$36,360	$0	$36,360
NIKKI KENNEDY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHYLLIS MATHIS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNAN TANNER	COCHAIR SECRETARY	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW KETTERLING	COCHAIR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DUANE HARRISON	TREASURER	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$431,252	$431,669	$492,630	$-417
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$395,203	$399,896	$781,521	$-4,693