From public IRS filings
THE REFUGEE EDUCATION CENTER
GRAND RAPIDS, MI · Civil Rights & Advocacy
Mission
To support refugee children and families to gain the necessary skills for seamless and successful integration into the community through providing comprehensive educational support and youth development services, along with fostering cultural knowledge and understanding.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$2.8M
Total expenses
$2.1M
Total assets
$1.6M
Program expense ratio
70%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds THE REFUGEE EDUCATION CENTER
$2.2M in foundation grants on record from 19 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | $1.3M | 4 |
| Steelcase Foundation | $310K | 3 |
| Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Grand Rapids (3019) | $215K | 1 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | $100K | 1 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $67K | 4 |
| Gofundmeorg | $50K | 1 |
| Corewell Health Group Return | $50K | 1 |
| Meijer Foundation | $25K | 1 |
| Meijer Foundation | $25K | 1 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $13K | 1 |
Leadership
Margaret Derrer — Executive Director (Principal officer)
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