Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service Inc Dba Global Refuge

What it reported doing in 2025

Other program services: lirs services travel loans issued by the international organization ofmigration to transport lirs-sponsored refugees from their originallocation to their resettlement location in the united states.collections from these non-interest -bearing loans are, in part, used tooffset loan servicing expenses of lirs, with 75% of the collectionsreturned to the international organization of migration to replenishthe loan fund; which finances transportation for resettlement of future refugees.global refuge North Dakota (global refuge nd) programsrefugee support services program (rss): rss program delivered comprehensive case management and community connector services to refugees and other office of refugee resettlement (orr) populations in North Dakota. Through community connectors, participants received tailored support in key areas such as family support and integration services, access to health services, school navigation and educational support, and community orientation workshops. These services were designed to promote successful resettlement, foster community integration, and support the long-term well-being of refugee individuals and families. Global refuge nd served 622 rss clients in 2025.refuge cash assistance (rca) program: rca program provided monthly cash assistance to refugees and other orr-eligible populations to help meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and transportation. In addition, rca supported individuals in achieving self-sufficiency and reducing dependency on welfare services through case management and referrals to english language training and employment. Global refuge nd served 357 rca clients in 2025.services for older refugees (sor): the sor program provided support to eligible refugees aged 60 and older, ensuring they had access to appropriate aging-related services. Sor offerings included case management, transportation, interpretation, referrals to supportive services, connection to community resources, volunteer engagement, social activities, and citizenship and naturalization preparation for eligible refugee elders. The program also aimed to deliver services not otherwise available in the community. Overall, sor services promoted physical and emotional well-being, supported integration into new communities, and encouraged independent living. Global refuge nd served 21 sor clients in 2025. Refugee youth mentoring program (ymp): the ymp program addressed the needs of refugee youth and young adults, ages 15-24, by promoting their civic and social engagement through mentoring. The program recruited, screened and trained mentors to support newcomer youth. Global refuge nd connected 9 youth with mentors in 2025.refugee health promotion: the program provided refugee health navigation services to refugees and other orr-eligible populations in North Dakota. Key services included coordinating refugee medical screenings, facilitating timely communication among state agencies, medical providers, and resettlement staff, offering guidance on health care coverage options, and supporting access to essential medical services. Additionally, the program worked to eliminate transportation barriers for both initial screenings and follow-up medical appointments. Global refuge nd assisted 118 clients through health promotion in 2025. Refugee agricultural partnership program (rapp): the rapp supported refugees and other orr-eligible populations in improving their livelihoods and achieving economic self-sufficiency by increasing their knowledge and skills in agriculture, food systems, nutrition, and access to farmers markets. Global refuge nd served 58 rapp clients in 2025. Employer engagement program (eep): through the eep, global refuge nd strengthened collaboration with employers to support the integration and self-sufficiency of refugees and other orr-eligible populations within the resettlement community. Global refuge nd established formal partnerships with employers to develop training curricul

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 89.3%; rating input score 89
• Program expense ratio: 91.8%; rating input score 92
• Fundraising efficiency: $64.47 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 69; 69th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 3 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 50
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Pass
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: 2 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 25
  • Claims monitoring procedures: Pass
  • Requires narrative reports: Limited
  • Conducts field audits: Limited
  • May suspend future funding: Limited
  • Requires financial reports: Pass
  • Conducts site visits: Limited
  • Requires grant agreements: Limited
  • May require repayment: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 65th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 2.9%; rating input score 47; 47th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.59; rating input score 17; 17th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.2; rating input score 66; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 1.3%; rating input score 73; 73rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 16% per year; rating input score 100; 85th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 15.5% per year; rating input score 100; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 16.3% per year; rating input score 100; 88th percentile among comparable filings