EL REFUGIO

EIN: 850311066 501(c)(3) Human Services

SILVER CITY, NM

Total Revenue
$1,272,295
Total Expenses
$1,054,521
Total Assets
$1,985,642
Net Assets
$1,909,309
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
NM
Principal Officer
RACHEL SIERRA
Phone
5755382125
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

EL REFUGIO, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $218K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

EL REFUGIO INC EMPOWERS ALL PERSONS AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY EDUCATION AND SERVICES IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $604,709

SHELTER SERVICES: EL REFUGIO, INC OPERATES A SHELTER 24 HOURS A DAY AND 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN. THEY PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR UP TO 90 DAYS WITH 30 DAY REVIEWS...

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SHELTER SERVICES: EL REFUGIO, INC OPERATES A SHELTER 24 HOURS A DAY AND 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN. THEY PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR UP TO 90 DAYS WITH 30 DAY REVIEWS. LONGER STAYS IN THE SHELTER ARE CONSIDERED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. IN THIS SETTING, SAFETY AND SECURITY ARE PROVIDED ALONG WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THESE INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, VICTIM ADVOCACY, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, LINKAGES AND REFERRALS FOR HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND HEALTH PROGRAMS. ARRANGEMENTS FOR MALE VICTIMS CAN BE MADE AS NEEDED.

Program 2
Expenses: $360,326

VICTIM ADVOCACY SERVICES: EL REFUGIO HAS VICTIM ADVOCATES WHO ASSIST IN THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION ORDER PROCESS. VICTIM ADVOCATES EDUCATE THE VICTIMS ABOUT THEIR OPTIONS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT...

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VICTIM ADVOCACY SERVICES: EL REFUGIO HAS VICTIM ADVOCATES WHO ASSIST IN THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION ORDER PROCESS. VICTIM ADVOCATES EDUCATE THE VICTIMS ABOUT THEIR OPTIONS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE WITH CIVIL OR CRIMINAL COURT PROCEEDINGS. VICTIM ADVOCATES ASSIST CLIENTS TO COMPLETE OR FILE PAPERWORK FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS, PREPARE VICTIMS FOR COURT HEARINGS AND REFER HIGH RISK CASES FOR LEGAL COUNSEL. VICTIM ADVOCATES SUPPORT CLIENTS AT COURT HEARINGS, EDUCATE ON VICTIMS RIGHTS AND VICTIM COMPENSATION. VICTIM ADVOCATES ASSESS CLIENTS NEEDS AND ASSIST CLIENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN OBTAINING BENEFITS AND/OR SERVICES NEEDED SUCH AS COUNSELING, CLOTHING, HOUSING, FOOD, CHILD CARE, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, VICTIM ADVOCATES PROVIDE ADVOCACY TO BATTERED IMMIGRANT WOMEN, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH THE VAWA SELF-PETITION APPLICATION OR ASSISTANCE OBTAINING LEGAL COUNSEL WHEN NECESSARY.

Program 3
Expenses: $49,868

THIS IS A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD). THE SCOPE OF THE WORK IS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FOR HIGH-PERFORMING COMMUNITIES...

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THIS IS A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD). THE SCOPE OF THE WORK IS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FOR HIGH-PERFORMING COMMUNITIES (HPCS) WHICH ARE TO BE USED FOR HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION ACTIVITIES. THE FUNDING AREAS CONSIDERED WITHIN THIS GRANT TO THE AGENCY WERE DESIGNATED FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, OPERATING COST AND ADMINISTRATIVE COST.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,249,420
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $6,372
Other Revenue $16,503
TOTAL REVENUE $1,272,295

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $786,155
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,014,903
Other Expenses $268,366
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,054,521

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,272,295 $991,488 +0.3%
Expenses $1,054,521 $1,036,152 +0.0%
Net Income $217,774 $-44,664 -5.9%
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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
7
Employees
29
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
4
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RACHEL SIERRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
$90,086 $0 $90,086
RAUL VILLANUEVA President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DELLA ACOSTA Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA ARIZAGA Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DAMON BULLOCK Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOLORES CHARON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN GALLEGOS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET GOMEZ MEMBER 2.00
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 $1,272,295 $1,054,521 $1,985,642 $217,774
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,233,568 $1,203,001 $1,797,408 $30,567
2022 $1,170,887 $1,071,806 $1,785,811 $99,081
2021 $1,161,646 $1,053,269 $1,771,896 $108,377
2020 $972,184 $972,843 $1,729,985 $-659
2019 $944,021 $866,657 $1,536,624 $77,364
2018 $799,534 $801,220 $1,471,537 $-1,686
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