REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT

EIN: 831205519 501(c)(3) Human Services

Amarillo, TX

Total Revenue
$455,698
Total Expenses
$508,143
Total Assets
$153,674
Net Assets
$143,048
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Ryan Pennington
Phone
8065535160
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $456K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $508K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

Refugee Language Project uses language as a doorway to welcome displaced people for the flourishing of the community and the glory of God. We welcome refugees through programs that overcome language barriers and honor cultural diversity.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $125,173 Revenue: $780

Translation Services. Refugee Language Project offered interpreting services for 187 appointments in 17 languages during 2023. Program expenses included wages for the language services coordinator...

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Translation Services. Refugee Language Project offered interpreting services for 187 appointments in 17 languages during 2023. Program expenses included wages for the language services coordinator and contract translators.

Program 2
Expenses: $91,543 Revenue: $0

Literacy. Refugee Language Project provided a bi-weekly ESL program, once weekly mother and child literacy program, and once weekly adult literacy program to 72 participants from 11 language groups...

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Literacy. Refugee Language Project provided a bi-weekly ESL program, once weekly mother and child literacy program, and once weekly adult literacy program to 72 participants from 11 language groups via 141 hours of instruction. Expenses included wages for a language services coordinator, instructors, and childcare in addition to program materials and occupancy expenses.

Program 3
Expenses: $76,338 Revenue: $0

Community Programs. Refugee Language Project operated a multi-cultural community center (The PLACE) that met the social service needs of recently arrived refugees. The PLACE saw 10,493 adult and...

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Community Programs. Refugee Language Project operated a multi-cultural community center (The PLACE) that met the social service needs of recently arrived refugees. The PLACE saw 10,493 adult and child visitors during 2023. Additionally, Refugee Language Project conducted Community Table lunches to participants from our programs. Program expenses included occupancy expenses, maintenance, food, and program materials.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $451,719
Program Service Revenue $2,105
Investment Income $1,874
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $455,698

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $355,072
Fundraising Expenses $6,641
Program Expenses $350,286
Other Expenses $153,071
TOTAL EXPENSES $508,143

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $455,698 $478,786 0.0%
Expenses $508,143 $438,813 +0.2%
Net Income $-52,445 $39,973 -2.3%
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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
7
Independent Members
5
Employees
9
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
3
$139,156
Total Directors
7
$139,156
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ryan Pennington President/Executive Director 50
Officer Director
$89,612 $23,415 $113,027
Crystal Pennington Secretary/Marketing Director 20
Officer Director
$26,129 $0 $26,129
Barry Wilson Treasurer 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Ritchie Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Zoy Langford Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Alexander Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doyle Corder Director 2
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $455,698 $508,143 $153,674 $-52,445
2022 $478,786 $438,813 $201,791 $39,973
2021 $263,483 $161,890 $158,153 $101,593
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