Liabilities / Assets
74th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.
The Refuge Inc
EIN 47-2852405 • 501(c)3 • Waleska, GA
Profile
For youth and families to experience abundant life in a growing relationship with Jesus.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.04x
Liabilities / Revenue
72nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
32nd percentile
Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
97th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 43.4% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
32nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
84th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$50,232
Down $10,858 (-18%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$2,171
Down $1,132 (-34%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$48,061
Down $9,726 (-17%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$115,324
Up $37,497 (+48%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$125,050
Up $24,650 (+25%) from 2023
Net Income
Up-$9,726
Up $12,847 (+57%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $50,232
- Liabilities
- $2,171
- Net assets
- $48,061
- Revenue
- $115,324
- Expenses
- $125,050
- Net income
- -$9,726
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Nov 5, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $115,324
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
For youth and families to experience abundant life in a growing relationship with Jesus.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Program AccomplishmentsCelebrating 10 years of the Refuge, we continue to fulfill our mission by focusing on disciple-making:- 18 students regularly discipled towards Christ- 12th year of Worldview Academy- 3 Baptisms- Group average GPA - 3.4Numerous trips, retreats, and outings to know Christ and make Christ known.All our disciples attend church, have at least 1 mentor, and continue to press into their faith. | $0 | $82,542 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kelley | President & Exec Director | FT | $50,000 | - | $50,000 |
| Dan Carol | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Laura Jarnigan | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- The Refuge Inc
- EIN
- 47-2852405
- Phone
- 4047907917
- Address
- PO Box 178, Waleska, GA 30183
Signing Officer
- Name
- Scott Kelley
- Title
- President & Exec Director
- Phone
- 4047907917
- Signed
- 2025-11-05
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Mersereau Lazenby & Rockas LLC
- Address
- 3469-B Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024
- Preparer
- Lois S Lazenby
- Phone
- 7706146800
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue
“Description: Credit Card Rebate. Amount: 1,646. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 14: 3,981.”
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 14
“Description: Depreciation. Amount: 2,881. Description: Other Expenses. Amount: 1,100.”
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses
“Description: Miscellaneous. Amount: 3,505. Description: Travel. Amount: 1,582. Description: Program Projects. Amount: 36,374. Description: Payroll taxes. Amount: 4,139. Description: Automotive expenses. Amount: 13,698. Description: Insurance - Liability. Amount: 2,756. Description: Marketing/Communications. Amount: 1,691. Description: Software and hardware. Amount: 1,621. Description: Online payment processing fees. Amount: 1,327. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 66,693.”
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets
“Description: Other Depreciable Assets. Beg. of Year Amount: 13,863. End of Year Amount: 10,982.”
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities
“Description: Chase Credit Card. Beg. of Year Amount: 3,303. End of Year Amount: 2,171.”
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