REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT VOICES IN ACTION

EIN: 461017191 501(c)(3) Human Services

DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$2,904,016
Total Expenses
$3,256,815
Total Assets
$2,181,940
Net Assets
$1,967,504
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
HENNY OHR
Phone
5152863928
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT VOICES IN ACTION, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP REFUGEES EXPAND THEIR WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $871,240

RIVA AMERICORPS (FORMERLY RISE AMERICORPS) IS AN IOWA-BASED NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM THAT STRENGTHENS THE ECONOMIC CAPACITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF IMMIGRANTS THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE. RIVA...

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RIVA AMERICORPS (FORMERLY RISE AMERICORPS) IS AN IOWA-BASED NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM THAT STRENGTHENS THE ECONOMIC CAPACITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF IMMIGRANTS THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE. RIVA AMERICORPS ADDRESSES BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND ADVANCEMENT FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS. BARRIERS MAY INCLUDE LITERACY (E.G. DIGITAL, TECH, READING), LANGUAGE, LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH HIRING PROCESSES (E.G. APPLICATIONS, COVER LETTER, INTERVIEWS), LACK OF NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AMONG OTHERS. AMERICORPS MEMBERS ASSIST COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH WORKFORCE READINESS EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES SO INDIVIDUALS CAN DEVELOP SKILLS, GAIN CONFIDENCE AND BECOME ASSETS IN THEIR COMMUNITY FOR THOSE FACING SIMILAR HURDLES TO OPPORTUNITY AND STABILITY. RIVA AMERICORPS ALSO HELPS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN CHRONIC WORK SHORTAGES ACROSS THE STATE AND AN UNTAPPED WEALTH OF TALENT IN THE REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,193,718 Revenue: $119,499

EMBARC PROGRAMS SERVE DIVERSE ETHNIC GROUPS FROM BURMA TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL LINGUISTIC AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES TO IOWA REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER...

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EMBARC PROGRAMS SERVE DIVERSE ETHNIC GROUPS FROM BURMA TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL LINGUISTIC AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES TO IOWA REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER EDUCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, SYSTEMS ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC AREAS INCLUDE (1) EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT; (2) CRISIS ADVOCACY AND REFERRAL SERVICES; MANY CLIENTS ALSO RECEIVED EMPLOYMENT NAVIGATION SUPPORT AND INCREASED WAGES; AND (3) ESL CITIZENSHIP CLASSES TO ASSIST WITH CITIZEN APPLICATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $912,710 Revenue: $42,815

THE HEALTH EQUITY CAMPAIGN EMPHASIZES BUILDING THE POWER OF PEOPLE AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL TO DEMAND AND WIN HEALTH SYSTEM POLICY CHANGE AND ADDRESS BARRIERS TO CARE FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE...

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THE HEALTH EQUITY CAMPAIGN EMPHASIZES BUILDING THE POWER OF PEOPLE AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL TO DEMAND AND WIN HEALTH SYSTEM POLICY CHANGE AND ADDRESS BARRIERS TO CARE FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE KEY AREAS OF FOCUS FOR THE CAMPAIGN ARE VACCINE UPTAKE, MENTAL HEALTH, SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, MEDICAID AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT BY ORGANIZING WITH AN INTERSECTIONAL APPROACH AND FORGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH A NETWORK OF DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS, SEVERAL COALITIONS HAVE SUCCESSFULLY BEEN FORMED TO REACH MULTIPLE POPULATIONS THAT WILL BENEFIT GREATLY FROM ADVOCACY AND INCREASED ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES. FORGED AT THE OUTSET OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THESE COALITIONS HAVE HOSTED CLINICS, EXPANDED VACCINATION OPPORTUNITIES, DISSEMINATED AT-HOME TESTING KITS, PROVIDED TRAINING, CURATED A LIBRARY OF MULTILINGUAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND SUPPORTED LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,686,636
Program Service Revenue $162,314
Investment Income $54,566
Other Revenue $500
TOTAL REVENUE $2,904,016

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $588,148
Salaries & Benefits $1,851,903
Fundraising Expenses $42,884
Program Expenses $2,977,668
Other Expenses $816,764
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,256,815

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,904,016 $4,046,616 -0.3%
Expenses $3,256,815 $3,446,503 -0.1%
Net Income $-352,799 $600,113 -1.6%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
96
Volunteers
83

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
4
$73,242
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VI NGUYEN PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA WILKIN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMELIA LOBO TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STOYAN TCHAPRAZOV DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN THOMPSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENNY OHR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$71,060 $2,182 $73,242
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,904,016 $3,256,815 $2,181,940 $-352,799
2022 $4,046,616 $3,446,503 $2,721,836 $600,113
2021 $3,280,714 $2,979,806 $2,452,929 $300,908
2020 $3,777,066 $2,921,025 $2,037,362 $856,041
2019 $2,254,919 $1,992,053 $1,198,255 $262,866
2018 $1,601,263 $1,569,806 $718,769 $31,457
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