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Refugee Welcome Corporation

Albany, NY · EIN 812233661 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE L01 · Housing & Shelter · Small ($100K-$1M) · rwcwesthill.com
revenue
$838K
expenses
$646K
net assets
$252K
employees
1
volunteers
3
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

To provide affordible housing, funding, educational and adaptive resources for refugees arriving in the United States.

profile · synthesized from sources

Refugee Welcome Corporation is a nonprofit based in Albany, New York, that provides affordable housing and integration support for refugees resettling in the West Hill neighborhood. The organization acquires and rehabilitates vacant buildings to create safe homes, primarily for single-mother-led households, while offering educational programs, childcare, and community services. It operates through a combination of direct services and community partnerships.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Services
Offers legal services, tax and accounting preparation, immigration paperwork assistance, healthcare access, and translation services.
Domestic Needs
Supplies food, clothing, toiletries, and household goods to support the basic living needs of refugee families.
Education
Provides funding for classes, school supplies, summer camps, training programs, and application fees for refugee learners.
Neighborhood Stabilization
Rehabilitates vacant and abandoned buildings in West Hill to create safe, affordable housing units for refugee families.
Playgroup
Provides childcare during English classes through volunteer-led creative play, storytelling, and educational activities for young children.
Property Maintenance/Gardening
Volunteer program supporting upkeep of housing units and community facilities, including light repairs, cleaning, and gardening.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 2 activities
    • Delivers interpretation and administrative support services
      Provides interpretation and direct assistance to refugees in accessing essential services, including school enrollment, utilities, immigration paperwork, tax preparation, and health care.
    • Distributes essential domestic supplies to refugee and immigrant families
      Supplies food, clothing, toiletries, and household goods to refugee and immigrant families to support basic needs and integration.
  • Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
    • Maintains community infrastructure through facility and grounds upkeep
      Conducts ongoing facility maintenance, building rehabilitation, and gardening to ensure safe, clean, and welcoming conditions at the community center and other properties.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • Offers educational programs and support for refugee families
      Provides educational support including English classes for adults, school supplies, summer camps, and training programs, complemented by a childcare playgroup during adult learning sessions.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Organizes community programs and social engagement activities
      Hosts weekly recurring activities, social gatherings, and seasonal newsletters to foster community engagement and share updates on projects and opportunities.
  • Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
    • Provides affordable housing and manages residential units for refugees
      Manages 30 residential units across 20 buildings in the West Hill neighborhood of Albany, NY, housing over 100 people, primarily single mother-led households, through the rehabilitation and maintenance of properties.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$838K
Contributions & grants$444K53%
Program service revenue$319K38%
Investment income$75K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$646K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$21K
Grants paid out$153
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$657K
Cash$134K
Investments$31K
Liabilities$405K
Net assets$252K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +66.6%
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Tim Doherty Partner — Community development advocate and resident leading property acquisition and rehabilitation efforts in West Hill
  • West Hill Neighborhood Partner — Community location where refugee resettlement and neighborhood revitalization efforts are focused.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Coalition-Based Resettlement Model
    methodology: coalition-based resettlement
    By mobilizing a network of community partners, we produce more sustainable refugee integration because shared responsibility increases resource capacity and local ownership of outcomes.
  • Community Reinvestment Through Property Rehabilitation
    methodology: community_reinvestment_through_property_rehabilitation
    By acquiring and rehabilitating vacant properties, we produce safe, affordable housing and counter neighborhood disinvestment because physical revitalization attracts further community engagement and stabilizes refugee-serving infrastructure.
  • Integrated Support for Self-Sufficiency
    methodology: integrated-support-for-self-sufficiency
    By providing coordinated access to housing, education, and essential services, we produce refugee self-sufficiency because integrated support reduces systemic barriers and accelerates long-term integration.