Civic Intelligence

Refugee Language Project

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 83-1205519

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 10, 2024

Organization Profilewww.refugeelanguage.org
3107 Plains Blvd Ste 200Amarillo, TX 79102

(806) 553-5160

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

26th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$113,027

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 24.8% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

38th percentile

-4.8%

Faster revenue growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Down

$153,674

Down $48,117 (-24%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$143,048

Down $52,445 (-27%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$10,626

Up $4,328 (+69%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Down

$455,698

Down $23,088 (-4.8%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$508,143

Up $69,330 (+16%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$52,445

Down $92,418 (-231%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2021: $158,153Liabilities 2021: $2,633Net Assets 2021: $155,5202021Assets 2022: $201,791Liabilities 2022: $6,298Net Assets 2022: $195,4932022Assets 2023: $153,674Liabilities 2023: $10,626Net Assets 2023: $143,0482023Assets 2024: $274,761Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $274,7612024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$153,674
Liabilities$10,626
Net Assets$143,048
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth38th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2021: $263,483Expenses 2021: $161,890Net Income 2021: $101,5932021Revenue 2022: $478,786Expenses 2022: $438,813Net Income 2022: $39,9732022Revenue 2023: $455,698Expenses 2023: $508,143Net Income 2023: -$52,4452023Revenue 2024: $609,707Expenses 2024: $477,994Net Income 2024: $131,7132024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$455,698
Expenses$508,143
Net Income-$52,445
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 10, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$455,698
Mission and Program Overview

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$75,000-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$183,950$73,124▼ $110,826
Accounts Receivable$17,841$5,550▼ $12,291
Total Assets$201,791$153,674▼ $48,117
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,298$10,626▲ $4,328
Total Liabilities$6,298$10,626▲ $4,328
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$166,930$134,652▼ $32,278
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$28,563$8,396▼ $20,167
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$195,493$143,048▼ $52,445
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$201,791$153,674▼ $48,117
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ryan PenningtonPresident/Executive DirectorFT$89,612$23,415$113,027
Crystal PenningtonSecretary/Marketing DirectorPT$26,129-$26,129

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David RitchieDirector
Doyle CorderDirector
Michael AlexanderDirector
Zoy LangfordDirector
Barry WilsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$451,719
Program Service Revenue
$2,105
Investment Income
$1,874
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$171,104
Change in Net Assets
$-52,445
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$355,072
Other Expenses$153,071
Total Fundraising Expense$6,641
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$149,573$35,963-$185,536
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$53,293$66,870$3,508$123,671
Fees for Services Other$78,405--$78,405
Office Expenses$35,004$10,301-$45,305
Other Employee Benefits$4,781$19,309-$24,090
Payroll Taxes$14,125$7,382$268$21,775
Occupancy$10,501$1,911-$12,412
Information Technology$3,335$3,647-$6,982
Insurance-$4,364-$4,364
Advertising--$2,865$2,865
Travel$840$889-$1,729
Conferences and Meetings$429$580-$1,009
Total Functional Expenses$350,286$151,216$6,641$508,143
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Ryan Pennington - Board President Crystal Pennington - Board Member Family Relationship”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Each board member reviews the 990 at the board meeting held prior to the filing each year. Each board member has the opportunity to ask questions or raise any concerns. Approval is granted by the board prior to the filing of this form.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed and attested to by each board member annually. Each board member discloses any potential conflicts of interest at that time. Throughout the year, enforcement is monitored by the Executive Director and Treasurer of the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“There is an annual review of the Executive Director and key employees by the compensation committee of the board in which recommended compensation is determined. The compensation committee then brings those recommendations to the general board of directors for discussion and ratification, noting persons with a conflict of interest are not involved in the discussion or vote.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The Form 990 is available to anyone at the Refugee Language Project website (www.refugeelanguage.org). Financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policies are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Refugee Language Project
EIN
83-1205519
Phone
8065535160
Address
3107 Plains Blvd Ste 200, Amarillo, TX 79102

Signing Officer

Name
Barry Wilson
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8066810664
Signed
2024-10-10

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ryan Pennington
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
9
Volunteers
150
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Payments to contract translators, instructors, and illustrators”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Community 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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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Ryan Pennington - Board President Crystal Pennington - Board Member Family Relationship
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Each board member reviews the 990 at the board meeting held prior to the filing each year. Each board member has the opportunity to ask questions or raise any concerns. Approval is granted by the board prior to the filing of this form.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The conflict of interest policy is reviewed and attested to by each board member annually. Each board member discloses any potential conflicts of interest at that time. Throughout the year, enforcement is monitored by the Executive Director and Treasurer of the organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3There is an annual review of the Executive Director and key employees by the compensation committee of the board in which recommended compensation is determined. The compensation committee then brings those recommendations to the general board of directors for discussion and ratification, noting persons with a conflict of interest are not involved in the discussion or vote.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Form 990 is available to anyone at the Refugee Language Project website (www.refugeelanguage.org). Financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policies are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Payments to contract translators, instructors, and illustrators
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$153,674
Liabilities
$10,626
Net assets
$143,048
Revenue
$455,698
Expenses
$508,143
Net income
-$52,445
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.75$0.00$2.75$6.10$4.78$1.32
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.54$0.11$1.43$4.56$5.08$0.52
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$0.06$1.95$4.79$4.39$0.40
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$0.03$1.56$2.63$1.62$1.02