2025-11-07T12:38:32-06:00 2024-12-31 832175462 MARSHALL JONES 3097 E SHADOWLAWN AVE NE ATLANTA GA 30305 990 2024-01-01 582194642 CITY OF REFUGE CITY 4048742241 1300 JOSEPH E BOONE BLVD NW ATLANTA GA 30314 BRUCE DEEL PRESIDENT / CEO 4045647777 2025-11-07 1 1 NATHAN LUMMUS P02049603 4042312001 2025-11-07 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BRUCE DEEL 1300 JOSEPH E BOONE BLVD NW ATLANTA GA 30314 24769138 0 1 X WWW.CITYOFREFUGEATL.ORG X 1995 GA CITY OF REFUGE OFFERS LIFE SAVING RESOURCES AND LIFE BUILDING TOOLS TO THOSE IN ATLANTA WHO ARE LIVING ON THE MARGIN. 14 13 144 1500 -84606 0 22528772 23664737 0 0 347668 485854 3014 -1254406 22879454 22896185 4031043 3389661 0 0 5842223 7043810 152309 781684 2294165 9200030 8698424 19225605 19913579 3653849 2982606 43984212 45882707 4657799 3573688 39326413 42309019 X CITY OF REFUGE OFFERS LIFE SAVING RESOURCES AND LIFE BUILDING TOOLS TO THOSE IN ATLANTA WHO ARE LIVING ON THE MARGIN. 0 0 3064077 113365 53597 COR HOUSING PROGRAMS INCLUDE 40 ROOMS ON CAMPUS WITH FULL WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS; A MEN'S SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM WITH 31 UNITS FOR VETERANS, RE-ENTERING CITIZENS, AND YOUTH AGES 18-24; MASTER LEASES ON 15 AFFORDABLE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNITS DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET, A WELCOME HOME WITH 4 ROOMS FOR SURVIVORS, AND THREE ADDITIONAL HOMES AVAILABLE AS CO-HOUSING JUST AROUND THE CORNER. IN 2024, COR HOUSED 256 MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN, PARTNERED TO HELP HOUSE AN ADDITIONAL 217 WOMEN AND CHILDREN, AND FIELDED MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND HOUSING REQUESTS EACH MONTH. WE CELEBRATED 45 GRADUATES MOVING INTO STABLE, INDEPENDENT HOUSING. 1865834 271371 6950 HEALTH & WELLNESS: COR SERVES NUTRITIOUS MEALS THREE TIMES DAILY AND PROVIDES PHYSICAL FITNESS AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. A PARTNERSHIP WITH MERCY CARE GIVES ONSITE ACCESS TO MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HEALTH SERVICES. IN 2024, COR SERVED 281,578 MEALS AND PARTNERED TO PROVIDE 11,902 MEDICAL SERVICES. CITY OF REFUGE SOUTH ALSO ENABLED PARTICIPANTS TO BENEFIT FROM 1,916 THERAPEUTIC HOURS. 3126741 68030 VOCATIONAL TRAINING: COR OFFERS VOCATIONAL TRAINING CLASSES, JOB READINESS SERVICES, AND REGULAR JOB FAIRS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. REENTRY PROGRAMMING PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES FOR THOSE INVOLVED WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. IN 2024, COR SUPPORTED 100 RETURNING CITIZENS, GRADUATED 381 STUDENTS FROM VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND PLACED 819 COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN JOBS. 3319975 447869 COR PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND ACADEMIC, ENRICHMENT, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. COR ALSO PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STUDENTS PURSUING COLLEGE AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. IN 2024, COR DELIVERED TUITION-FREE SCHOOL FOR 150 STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-12, PROVIDED SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMMING FOR 236 CHILDREN AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR 191 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12, HELPED 88 CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM FULL-DAY PRESCHOOL, AND AWARDED 19 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. (PLEASE NOTE SOME STUDENTS WERE SERVED IN SCHOOL, AFTERSCHOOL, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS.) OUR SCHOOL MAINTAINED A 100% GRADUATION RATE. 3718540 2489026 HUMAN SLAVERY: CITY OF REFUGE PARTNERS AND SUPPORTS HOUSE OF CHERITH FOR THE HUMAN SLAVERY PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF AN EMERGENCY AND LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE PROGRAM FOR RESCUED SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING, WITH A FOCUS ON RECOVERY AND RESTORATION. IN 2021, HOUSE OF CHERITH HOUSED WOMEN AND PROVIDED FOOD, NUTRITION, COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. THEY ACHIEVED HEALING AND LIFE SUCCESS. 7038515 2936895 15095167 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 9 0 1 144 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 X 14 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 GA X X X THE ORGANIZATION 4048742241 1300 JOSEPH E BOONE BLVD NW ATLANTA GA 30314 JON BRIDGES CHAIRMAN OF BOARD 5.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL HAYNES BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 MARK PIGHINI BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 BOB PATTON BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 QUINCY SPRINGS BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 MARK TORO BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 KELSI FRANCO BOARD MEMBER 15.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN HERRON BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 AMY REAVIS BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 KELLY JANZEN BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 BRENT LAYTON BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 BRITTANY HARTNETT BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN COLEMAN BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER CURTIS BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 MONA HARTY BOARD MEMBER 5.00 X 0 0 0 BRUCE DEEL CEO 60.00 X 209571 0 259559 JEFF DEEL COO 40.00 X 77133 0 101364 SCOTT STEINER OFFICER 40.00 X 119019 0 47291 EDWARD PHILLIPS VP OF DEVELOPMENT 50.00 X 129583 0 28497 MELVIN DARRELL RICE VP OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN 40.00 X 70913 0 130563 WILLIAM MORAN CFO 50.00 X 146101 0 0 GREG WASHINGTON VP OF FAMILY REUNIFICATION 40.00 X 36947 0 74050 ANDREA HALL VP OF EDUCATION 40.00 X 88498 0 39999 877765 0 681323 4 0 1 0 DIGITAL CRAFTS 500 EMBASSY ROW 6600 PEACHTREE DUNW ATLANTA GA 30328 TECH ACADEMY TRAINERS 688191 WESTFALL GROUP INC 202 3RD AVENUE N FRANKLIN TN 37064 EVENT PROGRAMMING 477045 327 2870 PEACHTREE RD SUITE 614 ATLANTA GA 30305 MARKETING, FUNDRAISING, GRANT WRITING 327096 NPURSUIT CAREER PARTNERS PO BOX 116999 ATLANTA GA 30068 TECH ACADEMY TRAINERS 287040 MINDSET 1ST LLC 1205 JOHNSON FERRY RD SUITE 136-32 MARIETTA GA 30068 SECURITY 282276 15 3884388 2791741 16988608 1500000 23664737 495656 495656 234228 318834 -84606 -84606 -84606 9802 -9802 -9802 -9802 304168 3884388 1544317 -1240149 -1240149 OTHER INCOME 900099 70349 70349 70349 22896185 60547 -84606 -744493 2677249 2677249 712412 712412 1466003 1220707 80531 164765 4517505 3761621 248158 507726 1060302 870901 56547 132854 68794 63507 5287 781684 781684 1060014 1060014 123713 123713 205418 30165 120100 55153 907890 732196 83907 91787 148417 90952 15828 41637 81540 57078 12231 12231 1875879 1031734 750351 93794 390500 273350 58575 58575 FOOD AND SUPPLIES 1432271 1277417 84626 70228 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 893036 763593 47123 82320 OTHER EXPENSE 576140 576140 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 314218 243224 35497 35497 620594 229047 354633 36914 19913579 15095167 2524247 2294165 16608928 6696942 6405958 5938204 61043 402000 698377 572163 36009297 14658592 17849775 21350705 111597 20771 2248534 10901922 43984212 45882707 1814167 803043 1631679 2770645 1211953 0 4657799 3573688 X 19124032 25575397 20202381 16733622 39326413 42309019 43984212 45882707 2982606 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 8957055 14204668 28503047 22528772 24273482 98467024 8957055 14204668 28503047 22528772 24273482 98467024 98467024 63677 126198 6998 498577 495656 1191106 99658130 582261 0.98800 0.99740 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 20202381 6237581 9706340 16733622 16960937 6172599 2931155 20202381 1327122 18709338 3075523 16960937 465721 1565000 703599 1327122 2873320 95000 2502599 465721 0.01360 0.98640 0 0 3567717 3567717 27853445 13222129 14631316 3772374 1409863 2362511 815761 26600 789161 21350705 DEPOSITS 20841 NOTES RECEIVABLE 1000000 NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT LEVERAGED LOAN RECEIVABLE 9595650 CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE 275363 DUE FROM RELATED PARTY 10068 10901922 X 24759336 0 24759336 -1863151 -1863151 22896185 21776730 1863151 1863151 19913579 0 19913579 PART V, LINE 4: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PURPOSES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES. PART X, LINE 2: CITY OF REFUGE (COR) IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ACCORDINGLY, THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES FROM COR'S ACTIVITIES. COR FOLLOWS AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE WHICH REQUIRES COR TO EVALUATE ITS TAX POSITIONS FOR ANY UNCERTAINTIES BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION TAKEN. COR RECOGNIZES THE TAX OBLIGATION FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE UPHELD UPON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, COR DOES NOT BELIEVE IT HAS ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES RENTAL EXPENSES PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES RENTAL EXPENSES PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES X X X X X X 1 WELLSPRING NONPROFIT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2870 PEACHTREE ROAD SUITE 614 ATLANTA GA 30326 GRANT WRITING, FUNDRAISING, EVENT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT C 0 1518972 94500 1424472 1518972 94500 1424472 GA WEEKEND EVENT 2669584 2589584 80000 90400 310273 179271 127741 232476 DINNER / GALA 1007421 984921 22500 735 46286 27184 70454 2094 2 511551 309883 201668 15785 139140 56107 224030 22341 4188556 3884388 304168 106920 495699 262562 422225 256911 1544317 -1240149 1 HOUSE OF CHERITH INC 1300 JOSEPH E BOONE BLVD NW ATLANTA GA 30314 825393648 501C3 1434165 0 ACTUAL AMOUNT EXPENSES PAID SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM CITY OF REFUGE COMMUNITIES INC 1300 JOSEPH E BOONE BLVD NW ATLANTA GA 30314 825466851 501C3 123300 0 N/A N/A SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM CITY OF REFUGE SOUTH INC 803 N CHURCH STREET THOMASTON GA 30286 853870958 501C3 28300 0 ACTUAL AMOUNT EXPENSES PAID SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM CITY OF REFUGE SOUTH HILL 205 WEST DANVILLE STREET SOUTH HILL VA 23970 831968418 501C3 80000 0 N/A N/A SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM MEN OPPOSING SEX TRAFFICKING INC 1300 JOSEPH E BOONE BLVD NW ATLANTA GA 30314 923902160 501C3 883880 0 ACTUAL AMOUNT EXPENSES PAID SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM CITY OF HOPE ATHENS 155 TURKEY CREEK RD ATHENS GA 30606 832155138 501C3 25000 0 N/A N/A SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING YOUTH PROGRAM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM CHILDCARE / DAYCARE / PREK SERVICES YOUTH PROGRAM EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT & TRIPS YOUTH PROGRAM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CASH VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CASH HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM MARTA PASS EXPENSE ASSISTANCE HOUSING PROGRAM PROGRAM ASSISTANCE HOUSING PROGRAM RENTAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE HOUSING PROGRAM STUDENT STIPENDS VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM THERAPEUTIC TRIPS & RETREATS HUMAN SLAVERY PROGRAM TUITION & SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS ARE PROVIDED BASED ON NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS. PART II AND III IN ADDITION TO THE GRANTS LISTED IN PARTS II AND III, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR MULTIPLE OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP FACILITATE MEETINGS AND THE ASSOCIATED COSTS FOR THOSE ORGANIZATIONS. 1 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 BRUCE DEEL CEO 209571 0 0 0 0 0 60000 0 199559 0 469130 0 0 0 MELVIN DARRELL RICE VP OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN 70913 0 0 0 0 0 60000 0 70563 0 201476 0 0 0 JEFF DEEL COO 77133 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 101364 0 178497 0 0 0 SCOTT STEINER OFFICER 119019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47291 0 166310 0 0 0 EDWARD PHILLIPS VP OF DEVELOPMENT 129583 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28497 0 158080 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7 BONUSES ARE PAID TO EMPLOYEES BASED ON PERFORMANCE. KELSI DEEL FRANCO EMPLOYEE OF ORGANIZATION AND DAUGHTER OF BRUCE DEEL 1425500 KELSI DEEL IS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HOUSE OF CHERITH, AN ENTITY WHICH RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM COR IN 2023. BRUCE DEEL IS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF HOUSE OF CHERITH. THIS AMOUNT IS THE AMOUNT HOUSE OF CHERITH CONSTRUCTIVELY RECEIVED IN 2023 AND NOT KELSI DEEL DIRECTLY. 0 BRUCE DEEL OPERATED AND CONTROLLED: CITY OF REFUGE COMMUNITIES INC 123300 BRUCE DEEL OPERATES AND CONTROLS CITY OF REFUGE COMMUNITIES INC WHICH HAS CONDUCTED BUSINESS WITH CITY OF REFUGE PROVIDING AFFILIATE SUPPORT AND OVERSIGHT. 0 BRUCE DEEL OPERATED AND CONTROLLED: MEN OPPOSING SEX TRAFFICKING INC. (MOST INC.) 958700 BRUCE DEEL OPERATES AND CONTROLS MEN OPPOSING SEX TRAFFICKING INC. WHICH HAS CONDUCTED BUSINESS WITH CITY OF REFUGE PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES RELATED TO THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS. 0 X 14 550283 VALUE AT TIME OF RECEIPT X HOME CONSTRUCTION 1 1500000 VALUE OF HOMES CONST 0 0 1 PART I, LINE 32B: NONCASH STOCK DONATIONS ARE LIQUIDATED FOR CASH UPON RECEIPT. A THIRD PARTY BROKER IS USED FOR THESE TRANSACTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 BRUCE DEEL IS AN OFFICER AND PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE ORGANIZATION. JEFFREY DEEL IS AN OFFICER AND COO OF THE ORGANIZATION. BRUCE AND JEFFREY ARE BROTHERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OR ITS DESIGNEE(S) REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION. IN ADDITION, A COMPLETE COPY OF THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD SUBSEQUENT TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C WHENEVER A NEW BOARD MEMBER IS ELECTED AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, THE BOARD MEMBER READS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. THE QUESTIONNAIRE IS USED TO ENSURE THAT THE BOARD IS AWARE OF ANY ACTUAL, PERCEIVED OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. IN ADDITION, BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY SITUATIONS THAT ARISE FOLLOWING THE ANNUAL PROCESS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ABSTAIN FROM DISCUSSION OR VOTE IF THEY MAY HAVE AN ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CHIEF EXECUTIVE PERFORMS THE EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDS COMPENSATION TO THE BOARD OR ITS DESIGNATED COMMITTEE, WHO PROVIDES FEEDBACK AND APPROVAL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 CITY OF REFUGE HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT HAS GENERAL OVERSIGHT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S HUMAN RESOURCE PLAN. SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE YEARLY EVALUATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION. A COMPETENT SALARY SURVEY IS USED TO BENCHMARK COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION UTILIZING AN ANNUAL SALARY SURVEY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE GEORGIA CENTER FOR NONPROFITS AND/OR OTHER RELIABLE SOURCES. THE COMMITTEE MEETS INDEPENDENT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO DISCUSS PERFORMANCE RELATIVE TO THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DURING THESE DISCUSSIONS THE COMMITTEE ALSO CONSIDERS INPUT OBTAINED FROM OTHER BOARD MEMBERS, STAFF, PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS, GRANT RECIPIENTS AND OTHER INFORMED COMMUNITY LEADERS. ONCE A CONSENSUS IS REACHED REGARDING PERFORMANCE, A SIMILAR DISCUSSION IS HELD CONCERNING COMPENSATION RELATIVE TO ANNUAL BENCHMARK AND ESTABLISHED OBJECTIVES. THE COMMITTEE PRESENTS ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WITHOUT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE PRESENT, TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE COMMITTEE AND/OR THE BOARD CHAIR THEN MEETS WITH THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO DISCUSS AND DOCUMENT STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES AND GOALS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. COMPENSATION FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR IS ALSO DISCUSSED AND DOCUMENTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 CITY OF REFUGE ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENT, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON RECEIPT OF WRITTEN REQUEST. THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FROM WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 CITY OF REFUGE ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENT, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON RECEIPT OF WRITTEN REQUEST. THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FROM WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. PART XII, LINE 2C BOARD REVIEWS THE AUDIT. CITY OF REFUGE SUPPORT CORPORATION 1300 JOSEPH E BOONE BLVD NW ATLANTA GA 30314 994654199 GA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0