OPERATION REFUGE

EIN: 261752073 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

INKSTER, MI

Total Revenue
$268,014
Total Expenses
$186,481
Total Assets
$112,342
Net Assets
$112,342
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
VELMA J OVERMAN
Phone
3132788282
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

OPERATION REFUGE, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $268K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 81% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $82K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

OPERATION REFUGE EXISTS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, FOSTERING RESILIENCE, AND BUILDING PATHWAYS TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS BY DELIVERING FOOD ASSISTANCE, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND UPLIFT COMMUNITIES. THROUGH COLLABORATION AND COMPASSIONATE SERVICE, OPERATION REFUGE WORKS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITY, RESTORE DIGNITY, AND HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SUCCESS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $268,014
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $268,014

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,895
Salaries & Benefits $22,135
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $168,906
Other Expenses $161,451
TOTAL EXPENSES $186,481

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $268,014 $147,726 +0.8%
Expenses $186,481 $150,864 +0.2%
Net Income $81,533 $-3,138 -27.0%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

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
9
$22,135
Total Directors
9
$22,135
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VELMA J OVERMAN EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$22,135 $0 $22,135
HARRY AJAGU ATTORNEY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAIF ALSENAD TRUSTEE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON BENARD TRUSTEE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ROBERT H BENARD CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE W FRANKLIN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY C JONES TRUSTEE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA JORDAN TRUSTEE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIONDRA WHITE TRUSTEE 2.00
Officer Director
$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 $268,014 $186,481 $112,342 $81,533
2024 $147,726 $150,864 $30,809 $-3,138
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