2025-11-13T15:10:57-08:00 2024-12-31 825419537 JACOBSON LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES PLLC 200 FIRST AVENUE W SUITE 302 SEATTLE WA 98119 990 2024-01-01 911296964 Refugee Womens Alliance REFU 2067210243 4008 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Seattle WA 98108 Margarita Seeley Fin. Director 2025-11-13 true true Zoe Joens CPA P02389255 2067282727 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Margarita Seeley 4008 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Seattle WA 98108 17347761 false X WWW.REWA.ORG X 1985 WA ReWA is a non-profit, multi-ethnic organization that promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership, and strong communities by providing refugee and immigrant women and their families with culturally and linguistically appropriate services. 15 15 238 289 0 12679770 14328901 2206387 2472878 397961 421997 13682 47967 15297800 17271743 1804698 1303268 0 11187174 12163921 0 621494 3267644 4004976 16259516 17472165 -961716 -200422 22793495 23273232 8955754 9635913 13837741 13637319 X ReWA is a non-profit, multi-ethnic organization that promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership, and strong communities by providing refugee and immigrant women and their families with culturally and linguistically appropriate services. false false 5443169 471860 69099 Family Empowerment: Comprehensive case management support to help families achieve self-sufficiency, including interpretation and advocacy services, information and referrals to access resources; and workshops on health & nutrition and financial literacy. 500 clients enrolled in employment services; 523 students successfully completed English as a Second Language Classes. 1,276 clients served through our immigration program. 4630309 1530360 Early Learning Centers: ReWA offers free and low-cost bilingual and bi-cultural childcare and preschool for children ages 0-5, featuring the "Soy Bilingue and HighScope" curricula. Our Early Learning Centers provide culturally relevant, home-cooked meals and supportive services through bilingual and bi-cultural family advocates. We operate three centers in Seattle: Beacon Hill, South Seattle(MLK/Rainier Valley), and Lake City serving 217 families and students. 1459575 98322 2000 Domestic Violence: ReWA's award winning Domestic Violence ("DV") program enhances the safety and well-being of refugee and immigrant women by raising awareness about DV, sexual assault, and human trafficking, and by providing comprehensive support services in 17 languages. Our services include assistance with protection orders, safety planning, and accessing shelters; guidance in navigating the legal system; family law services such as separation and divorce; support groups for those affected or at risk of violence; community education and outreach; training for service providers and law enforcement; mental health counseling and consultation; referrals to community resources; and an after-hours helpline offering crisis support in seven languages. In 2024, we provided 705 individuals with support and legal services. 1320840 732823 Housing and homeless prevention: ReWAs Case Managers provide comprehensive housing assistance by helping clients find budget-friendly housing for stability, assisting with moves, and connecting them with donated furniture and household essentials. Additionally, ReWA offers emergency rent and utility assistance for eligible refugees and immigrants, providing one-time contributions to keep families safe and warm while they secure employment or find more affordable housing. 705 families were housed in 2024. 1160575 871369 Center for Social and Emotional Wellbeing: Many refugees and immigrants suffer from stress, depression, and anxiety associated with displacement that often remains untreated for long periods of time. As new arrivals, our clients also must contend with the often overwhelming effects of acculturation and other stressors as they rebuild their lives in a new country. ReWA is a licensed community mental health provider, offering mental health counseling for individuals and families, medication management, and support groups, all delivered in clients first languages with culturally responsive support. In 2024, the program served 160 clients ages 14 to 75. 783723 263 Youth Program offered after school STEAM curriculum and tutoringfor 3rd-8th grade students and a post-secondary success program to help youth ages16-24 who are interested in going to college or vocational schools. ReWA Youthprograms served 217 families and students in 2024. ReWA host events and participates in community forums to: educate the community on issues that are important to our clients; defend and safeguard client rights; and have client views and wishes considered when decisions are being made about their lives. 3265138 733086 871369 14798191 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false true false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 131 0 true 238 true false false false false true true true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false WA X X X X Margarita Seeley 2067218444 4008 Martin Luther King JR Way S Seattle WA 98108 Mahnaz Kourourian Eshetu Executive Dir. 45.00 0.00 X 208232 0 7131 Susan Lee Education Dir. 45.00 0.00 116624 0 7044 Margarita Seeley Finance Dir. 45.00 0.00 X 115307 0 7143 Shevanthi Daniel-Rabkin Chair 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kiran Dhillon Vice Chair 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Cynthia Chirot Secretary 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Teresa Cho Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Eileen M Concannon Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shazad Q Qadri Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tasleem Kachra Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kristin Bunce Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carllene Placide-Edwards Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rebecca Strabo Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sheila Kelley Fernandez Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Caleb Stephens Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Baird Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Samson Negassi Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sara Fifi Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 440163 21318 3 false true false 0 99879 107195 12794636 1327191 82086 14328901 Behavioral Health Fees 624410 871369 871369 Case Management Contract 624410 57799 57799 Child Care Fees 624410 1530360 1530360 Immigration 624410 11300 11300 Workshop Stipend 624410 2050 2050 2472878 421850 421850 0 0 0 147 147 147 147 11032 107196 76018 -64986 -64986 2450 2450 2450 0 Other 900099 20503 20503 Refundable Advance Forgivenes 900099 90000 90000 110503 17271743 2472878 469964 0 1303268 1303268 0 0 344554 27584 293695 23275 0 9978992 8636741 999639 342612 0 891439 720177 152133 19129 948936 783916 132926 32094 0 0 54697 54697 0 0 0 0 0 1865801 1585790 255279 24732 255038 154377 52920 47741 0 883654 827502 51305 4847 19346 15906 3165 275 0 0 0 0 553324 405866 31507 115951 90239 73853 8157 8229 Expenses Soft Costs Construct. 262870 262870 Training 20007 341 17057 2609 0 17472165 14798191 2052480 621494 2032010 2567229 8171672 8659316 3110067 2665441 0 0 0 0 0 161207 158352 10211429 3572583 7145214 6638846 0 0 0 0 2173325 2584048 22793495 23273232 1439858 1618151 1319424 1321875 2656691 2580472 3539781 4115415 8955754 9635913 X 10497936 11502167 3339805 2135152 13837741 13637319 22793495 23273232 -200422 X false true X true true true X 12620352 9831586 12328914 12679770 14328901 61789523 0 0 12620352 9831586 12328914 12679770 14328901 61789523 1241605 60547918 16652 1012 111982 397955 421850 949451 0 102075 11928 23698 30399 110503 278603 63017577 9430343 0.96080 0.96170 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 275756 275756 9211056 2927619 6283437 119036 109817 9219 605581 535147 70434 6638846 Right of Use 2584048 2584048 Operating Lease 1542395 Refundable Advances 2573020 4115415 17347761 76018 76018 17271743 17271743 17548183 76018 76018 17472165 17472165 Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Special Events $76018 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Special Events $76018 false Gala 118228 107196 11032 356 10323 9500 28387 800 26652 118228 107196 11032 356 10323 9500 28387 800 26652 76018 -64986 true 0 0 Housing 555 890296 Utilities 82 19606 Tuition/Vocational Training 133 204709 Clothing / Work Related Supplies 167 20845 Transportation 259 12939 Laptops 96 92331 Misc. / Other Needs 284 62542 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Funds used for assistance are provided by government agencies and United Way to benefit low income refugee and immigrant individuals. The agency provides assistance to individuals by the grantor or under criteria specified by the grantor. The agency maintains the type of records required by the grantor agency for the period specified by the grantor agency or longer. The agency also provides assistance to refugees and immigrants who qualify under grants from foundations. X X false false false false false false false false false Mahnaz Kourourian Eshetu Executive Dir. 207362 870 7131 215363 X 3 65816 X Auction Items 23 10245 X Gift Cards 2 6025 false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b 990 is prepared by Audit Firm with input from the Finance Director. Draft of the 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director, Finance Committee and then it is shared with the full Board prior to release. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Employee's conflict of interest policy is included in the Employee Handbook and managed by Human Resources. Annually, Board Members execute a Certificate of Compliance and disclose any conflicts of interest. The Executive Director and Finance Director monitor transactions that may pose a conflict of interest and report it to the Board. If applicable, Board chair uses the information to ensure any Board Member who has a conflict of interest in any business before the Board is recused from participating in that decision and vote. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The Executive Committee of the Board establishes the Executive Director's compensation. The Executive Director approves the compensation for all other employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 ReWA's financials can also be found on Propublica and CauseIQ. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 ReWA's annual report, audited financial statements, and Form 990 are available on our website. Our conflict of interest policy is available upon request.