DAVID'S REFUGE INC

EIN: 453686680 501(c)(3) Health Care

LIVERPOOL, NY

Total Revenue
$1,723,276
Total Expenses
$1,261,882
Total Assets
$3,983,688
Net Assets
$3,963,740
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
APRIL BRISSETTE
Phone
3156824204
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DAVID'S REFUGE INC, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $461K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF DAVID'S REFUGE IS TO PROVIDE RESPITE, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. THROUGH OUR MAIN SERVICES OF OVERNIGHT RESPITE, WELLNESS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, WE WORK TO REFRESH, RESTORE AND RENEW THEM IN THEIR ROLE AS FULL TIME UNPAID FAMILY CAREGIVERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $412,006

OVERNIGHT RESPITE: PARENTS ARE OFFERED TWO NIGHTS OF RESPITE IN A BED & BREAKFAST OR INN DIRECTED BY A HOST COUPLE. HOSTS ARE VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE OR HAVE HAD CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR HAVE WORKED...

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OVERNIGHT RESPITE: PARENTS ARE OFFERED TWO NIGHTS OF RESPITE IN A BED & BREAKFAST OR INN DIRECTED BY A HOST COUPLE. HOSTS ARE VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE OR HAVE HAD CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR HAVE WORKED IN THE SPECIAL NEEDS WORLD. THEY REMIND OUR PARENTS THEY ARE NOT ALONE, WHAT THEY DO MATTERS, AND ARE LOVED BY GOD. DURING THEIR STAY THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH A MEAL STIPEND, OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDCARE REIMBURSEMENT AND OFFERED A BEAUTIFUL RESPITE BOX. WE SERVED 455 FAMILIES IN 2025.

Program 2
Expenses: $208,626

COMMUNITY EVENTS: IN ADDITION TO WEEKEND RESPITE, WE PROVIDE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES. THE MORE REGULAR THEIR RESPITE, THE MORE PARENTS ARE ABLE TO DEAL WITH STRESS, THUS PREVENTING...

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COMMUNITY EVENTS: IN ADDITION TO WEEKEND RESPITE, WE PROVIDE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES. THE MORE REGULAR THEIR RESPITE, THE MORE PARENTS ARE ABLE TO DEAL WITH STRESS, THUS PREVENTING POTENTIAL HEALTH AND FAMILY BREAKDOWNS. FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO EVENTS SUCH AS THE CAREGIVER SUMMIT AND WELLENESS RETREAT, VALENTINE'S DAY DATE, NOURISHING YOU MOM'S RETREAT, HALLOWEEN EVENT, DAD'S DAY AND MORE. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE PROGRAM TEAM COLLABORATIONS TO INCLUDE COUPLES RETREATS, MINI RETREAT OVERNIGHT AND BURNOUT RETREAT. THISSERVICE TOUCHED OVER 1580 CAREGIVERS IN 2025.

Program 3
Expenses: $183,924

WELLNESS PROGRAMMING: WE PROVIDE A WELLNESS EDUCATION INCLUDING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE FAMILIES SERVED BY DAVID'S REFUGE. THIS YEAR ROUND PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED THROUGH WELLNESS...

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WELLNESS PROGRAMMING: WE PROVIDE A WELLNESS EDUCATION INCLUDING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE FAMILIES SERVED BY DAVID'S REFUGE. THIS YEAR ROUND PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED THROUGH WELLNESS PARTNERS IN THE CNY COMMUNITY AND IS OFFERED IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. OVER 230 CAREGIVERS PARTICIPATED IN 2025.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,625,092
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $83,055
Other Revenue $15,129
TOTAL REVENUE $1,723,276

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $606,397
Fundraising Expenses $358,495
Program Expenses $804,556
Other Expenses $655,485
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,261,882

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,723,276 $1,252,110 +0.4%
Expenses $1,261,882 $1,089,147 +0.2%
Net Income $461,394 $162,963 +1.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
9
Volunteers
182

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
5
$104,945
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES GODLESKI PRESIDENT THROUGH 10/2025 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA CHARBONEAU VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL BRISSETTE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT JOHNSON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG ZINSERLING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT WILLIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PIERRE MORRISSEAU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK ROHE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM KIRCHOFF PRESIDENT AS OF 11/2025 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY BUCK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY CHAYKA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WARREN PFOHL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN REAP DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON XUAN HA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE HOUCK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$102,885 $2,060 $104,945
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 $1,723,276 $1,261,882 $3,983,688 $461,394
2024 $1,252,110 $1,089,147 $3,351,813 $162,963
2023 $1,492,122 $985,534 $2,847,836 $506,588
2022 $1,118,518 $865,837 $2,205,560 $252,681
2021 $1,068,807 $710,027 $2,114,644 $358,780
2020 $793,104 $546,899 $1,616,521 $246,205
2019 $1,123,579 $584,282 $1,330,503 $539,297
2018 $557,008 $495,184 $732,283 $61,824
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