HOUSTON WELCOMES REFUGEES

EIN: 811896789 501(c)(3) Human Services

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$975,225
Total Expenses
$965,481
Total Assets
$1,353,519
Net Assets
$1,352,248
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
WILLIAM BESANCON
Phone
8324778285
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HOUSTON WELCOMES REFUGEES, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $975K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year.

Mission

TO HELP EASE THE RESETTLEMENT PROCESS FOR REFUGEES COMING TO HOUSTON BY MOBILIZING INVESTED, CARING VOLUNTEERS, FOSTERING HOPE AMIDST CRISIS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $551,147

STARTING ESSENTIALS - REFUGEES ARRIVE IN THE UNITED STATES WITH VERY LITTLE AND HAVE TO QUICKLY BEGIN THEIR LIVES OVER AGAIN. WELCOME KITS ARE FILLED WITH HOUSEHOLD ITEMS THAT PROVIDE THE STARTING...

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STARTING ESSENTIALS - REFUGEES ARRIVE IN THE UNITED STATES WITH VERY LITTLE AND HAVE TO QUICKLY BEGIN THEIR LIVES OVER AGAIN. WELCOME KITS ARE FILLED WITH HOUSEHOLD ITEMS THAT PROVIDE THE STARTING ESSENTIALS FOR EVERY ROOM IN A REFUGEE FAMILY'S NEW HOME. VOLUNTEER MOVE-IN TEAMS PREPARE THE REFUGEE FAMILY'S HOME BY UNPACKING WELCOME KITS, DELIVERING GROCERIES AND A HOT MEAL, AND LEAVING NOTES OF WELCOME AND ENCOURAGEMENT. THIS PROGRAM EMPOWERS EACH REFUGEE FAMILY BY ALLOWING THEM TO REALLOCATE AN AVERAGE OF 975 OF THEIR RESOURCES TO MEET OTHER BASIC NEEDS. IN 2024, 394 REFUGEE FAMILIES TOTALING 1,661 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED THE GIFT OF WELCOME KITS. A TOTAL OF OVER 330,000 IN HOUSEHOLD GOODS WERE DISTRIBUTED, WELCOMING THESE FAMILIES WITH HOPE AND DIGNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $173,845

FRIENDSHIP - RESETTLING IN A NEW COUNTRY WITHOUT SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE, UNDERSTANDING THE CULTURE, OR KNOWING ANYONE SUDDENLY MAKES SIMPLE DAILY TASKS DAUNTING AND OVERWHELMING. THIS PROGRAM PARTNERS...

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FRIENDSHIP - RESETTLING IN A NEW COUNTRY WITHOUT SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE, UNDERSTANDING THE CULTURE, OR KNOWING ANYONE SUDDENLY MAKES SIMPLE DAILY TASKS DAUNTING AND OVERWHELMING. THIS PROGRAM PARTNERS VOLUNTEER WELCOME TEAMS WITH A REFUGEE FAMILY DURING THEIR FIRST SIX MONTHS IN HOUSTON. TEAMS CONNECT REFUGEES WITH CRITICAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY, ACT AS A SUPPORT SYSTEM, AND OFFER REFUGEES THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP. IN 2024, 34 FAMILIES TOTALING 142 INDIVIDUALS WERE HONORED WITH THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP BY A WELCOME TEAM DURING THEIR FIRST MONTHS IN HOUSTON.

Program 3
Expenses: $149,176

COMMUNITY EDUCATION - WHILE MOST REFUGEES RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT DURING THEIR FIRST SIX MONTHS IN THE U.S., CASEWORKERS OFTEN SUPPORT MULTIPLE FAMILIES AT ONE TIME. THERE IS A TREMENDOUS NEED FOR...

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION - WHILE MOST REFUGEES RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT DURING THEIR FIRST SIX MONTHS IN THE U.S., CASEWORKERS OFTEN SUPPORT MULTIPLE FAMILIES AT ONE TIME. THERE IS A TREMENDOUS NEED FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO COME ALONGSIDE REFUGEES AS THEY NAVIGATE LIFE IN A NEW COUNTRY. WITH MANY TRAINING AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS PER YEAR, THIS PROGRAM EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS VOLUNTEERS, AND INCREASES AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR REFUGEES IN THE HOUSTON COMMUNITY. IN 2024, 701 INDIVIDUALS WERE MOBILIZED AND EQUIPPED TO BE VOLUNTEERS THROUGH 37 ORIENTATIONS AND ANOTHER 5,154 WERE EDUCATED ON REFUGEES, THE RESETTLEMENT PROCESS, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH 36 TRAININGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $951,366
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $23,859
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $975,225

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $332,024
Salaries & Benefits $479,605
Fundraising Expenses $32,720
Program Expenses $874,168
Other Expenses $153,852
TOTAL EXPENSES $965,481

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $975,225 $1,051,826 -0.1%
Expenses $965,481 $1,076,010 -0.1%
Net Income $9,744 $-24,184 -1.4%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
13
Volunteers
601

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
$130,700
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WILLIAM BESANCON CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA WHITE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY RANEY VICE CHAIR/T 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL RIGO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM ROBERTSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDRIA RONDON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SULLIVAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD VAUGHAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM MATTHEWS EXEC DIRECTO 40.00
Officer
$57,945 $1,105 $59,050
TIM PERKINS EXEC DIRECTO 40.00
Officer
$68,471 $3,179 $71,650
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 $975,225 $965,481 $1,353,519 $9,744
2023 $1,051,826 $1,076,010 $1,348,287 $-24,184
2022 $1,202,905 $878,396 $1,388,740 $324,509
2021 $1,097,562 $534,234 $1,049,064 $563,328
2020 $338,551 $206,213 $478,563 $132,338
2019 $321,277 $256,820 $346,661 $64,457
2018 $247,228 $196,380 $282,069 $50,848
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