Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AFRICAN REFUGE INC
Employer identification number
01-0873188
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
148,406
126,967
57,260
72,024
404,657
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
148,406
126,967
57,260
72,024
404,657
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
404,657
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
148,406
126,967
57,260
72,024
404,657
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
2
11
55
68
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
404,725
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
55
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
99.980 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
100.000 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AFRICAN REFUGE INC
Employer identification number
01-0873188
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16
EXPENSES OFFICE AND MISCELLANEOUS 2,859 TELEPHONE 1,884 BANK CHGS 964 PAYROLL SERVICE 1,187 TRAVEL AND AUTO EXPS 96 INSURANCE - YOUTH CTR 1,543 INSURANCE 1,059 FILING FEES 35 HEALTH PROGRAM EXPS 752 YOUTH CENTER EXPS 6,458 EVENT EXPENSES 602 MERCHANT ACCOUNT FEES 1,367 LOAN FEES 180 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 3,381 TOTAL 22,367
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20
0 0 PRIOR YEAR BOOKKEEPING ERROR 81
OTHER ASSETS
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24
GRANTS RECEIVABLE 21,250 22,500 FIXED ASSETS 18,361 23,105 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 6,642 10,023 SALES TAX REFUND DUE 607 607 OVERPAID PAYROLL TAXES 136 272 DUE TO AFR REFUGE (EMP LOAN) 0 300 TOTAL 33,712 36,761
OTHER LIABILITIES
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26
PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 1,425 923 DUE TO FUND FOR CITY OF NEW YORK 10,000 12,000
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE
FORM 990-EZ, PART III
AFRICAN REFUGE IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION WHICH AIMS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ETHNICITIES. WE AIM TO ENHANCE THE WELL BEING OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE FACED ABUSE, POVERTY, DESERTION, DEPRESSION AND THE EFFECTS OF WAR. TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION, WE PROMOTE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND FACILITATE ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE THE DIGNITY AND HEALTH OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28
YOUTH PROGRAM - THIS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A SAFE SPACE FOR YOUTH TO ENGAGE WITH FRIENDS. SERVICES INCLUDE TUTORING, SPORTS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE WITH HOMEWORK, MENTORING, PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AND ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECTS
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29
DROP-IN CENTER - A SAFE SPACE WHERE REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS OR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH ACCESS TO RESOURCES, CONNECTION WITH THE LARGER COMMUNITY AND PARTICIPATING IN PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. SERVICES INCLUDE FREE IMMIGRATION SUPPORT, INCLUDING CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE; VOCATIONAL COUNSELING; RESUME PREPARATION ASSISTANCE AND JOB REFERRALS
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30
PARTNERSHIP IN COMMUNITY HEALTH (PICH) PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES THE HEALTH AND DIGNITY OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, INCLUDING IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES AND THOSE WHO HAVE ENDURED WARS, TORTURE AND OTHER CATASTROPHIC CIRCUMSTANCES. THE PROGRAM HELPS CLIENTS ACCESS AND NAVIGATE HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES, FREE OF CHARGE. ON-SITE SERVICES INCLUDE HEALTH SCREENING FOR CHRONIC DISEASES, SUCH AS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, OBESITY AND DIABETES; PSYCHOSOCIAL AND BENEFIT COUNSELING; REFERRAL TO APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; FREE RAPID HIV/AIDS TESTING; HEALTH EDUCATION WORKSHOPS; COMMUNITY OUTREACH, SUCH AS HEALTH FAIRS, FORUMS AND MAILINGS; FREE OR LOW-COST HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT; A FOOD PANTRY.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31
DURING 2012, THE ORGANIZATION CREATED A YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM AS WELL AS AN ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM. IT IS EXPECTED THESE PROGRAMS WILL EXPAND IN THE SUBSEQUENT YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY HURRICANE SANDY.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.