Ohio · Nonprofit
CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION
CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION (Ohio) receives grants from 2 organizations whose IRS filings report $10,000 to it, the largest being American Electric Power Foundation ($5,000). 0 of them have funded it in more than one year.
- Revenue FY2025
- $504k
- Funders on record
- 2
- Grants received
- $10k
- Net assets
- $16k
What City of Refuge Goodlife Foundation does
Mission
The mission of City of Refuge GoodLife Foundation is to serve our local community by providing knowledge, skills and resources to help them achieve a better life for themselves and for their families. We accomplish our mission in four (4) targeted areas. They are 1) Workforce Development, 2) Infant Mortality and Maternal Health, 3) Youth training, development & mentoring and 4) Networking with like-minded organizations and solution providers to create and scale the level of programming and successful outcomes.
As stated on its FY2025 Form 990.
Programs
he SKILLBUILDERS Skilled Trades Training Program is designed to equip participants with the skills and credentials necessary to enter and succeed in the skilled trades industry. Each cohort supports up to 15 individuals, with the primary objective of guiding participants to earn a nationally recognized pre-apprenticeship certification through the NCCER Core Curriculum. This certification positions graduates for entry into registered apprenticeship programs and provides a direct pathway to entry-level employment in their chosen trade. During fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025), the program placed an intentional focus on high-school aged students in an effort to introduce them to a career in the construction trades. We successfully conducted two cohorts, serving a total of 25 participants. Of those enrolled, all 25 individuals (100%) completed all program requirements and earned their NCCER pre-apprenticeship certification, along with 6 CTE credits for their high school educational requirements. Beyond the technical training and the career exploration, the program further enhanced workforce development by incorporating financial literacy and mental and behavioral health…
$67,700 spentof which $67,000 as grants16% of program spendingThe Mother's Cove Program is a comprehensive maternal health initiative focused on improving birth outcomes and reducing infant mortality through targeted education and support. The program prioritizes service delivery in zip codes 43232, 43227, and 43213-areas within the greater Columbus, Ohio community that experience disproportionately high rates of infant mortality among Black infants, with rates as high as 16 deaths per 1,000 live births. The program is designed to serve up to 120 mothers annually through 4-6 cohorts each fiscal year. Participants receive structured, evidence-informed education on maternal self-care before, during, and after pregnancy, as well as essential newborn care practices aimed at ensuring infants reach their first birthday and beyond. Curriculum is delivered by experienced subject matter experts in health, wellness, and family development, and is organized into four core components: Healthy Me: Maternal health, wellness, and prenatal/postnatal care Fund Me: Financial literacy and economic empowerment Teach Me: The importance of education in achieving long-term stability Inspire Me: Postnatal support, motivation, and maternal resilience During fiscal…
$273,062 spentof which $265,720 as grants64% of program spendinghe City of Refuge GoodLife Foundation Summer Enrichment Program was developed to provide children ages 8-13 with a safe, supportive, and engaging environment during the summer months while promoting both academic advancement and personal growth. In Fiscal Year 2025, the program was strategically redesigned to address documented gaps in math proficiency and reading comprehension identified by the Ohio Department of Education among public school students. To effectively meet these needs, the Foundation partnered with experienced educational organizations and instructors who specialize in improving outcomes in these critical subject areas. This ensured that learning was both impactful and engaging. The program delivered a dynamic, hands-on curriculum centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Through project-based learning, participants were challenged to think critically, solve problems creatively, and apply new knowledge in meaningful ways. Graduate students from The Ohio State University, serving through the See Brilliance organization, played a pivotal role in delivering instruction and mentoring participants throughout the program. In…
$79,989 spentof which $63,950 as grants$14,077 earned by the program19% of program spendingThe City of Refuge GoodLife Foundation partnered with Columbus State Community College to deliver a digital literacy course designed specifically for senior citizens. This program aimed to increase participants' confidence and proficiency in using modern technology, including basic computer skills, internet navigation, and communication tools essential for daily living. Through hands-on instruction and supportive learning environments, seniors gained practical knowledge to help them stay connected, access online services, and enhance their independence. Ten seniors successfully completed the course, and was awarded a free laptop computer, ensuring they had the necessary tools to continue practicing their skills and remain engaged in an increasingly digital world.
$3,500 spentof which $3,500 as grants1% of program spending
The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $424,251.
The organization over time
Each line starts at 100 in 2022, so what you read is the shape rather than the size: 150 means half as much again as 2022, 50 means half. The number beside each label in the key is where it ended. The shaded band is where the middle 50% of its peers' revenue would sit, given their growth.
Balance sheet
Total assets and total liabilities at each year end, in dollars. The largest one-year move in total assets was 2022 to 2023, from $14k to $91k (+571%).
How it's funded, over time
Each bar is one year's revenue split into where it came from, and every bar is the same height — these are shares, not amounts, so a year that raised twice as much looks the same size. Hover a bar for the split.
Government-grant reliance: 2023 61% · 2024 99% · 2025 71%. Grants only. Government contracts and fees sit inside program revenue.
100% of CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION’s revenue is contributions — more reliant on donations than three-quarters of its peers (91% for the typical peer).
Surplus & reserves
Operating surplus or deficit each year, and months of liquidity in hand. 2 of the last 4 reported years ran a deficit.
reserve
Leadership and staff
The officers, directors, trustees and key employees listed on each return. Joined and no longer listed compare each filing with the year before, matching people by surname and first initial; a year after a gap, or a roster under three people, has no comparison.
Board chair
Frankie Bell-Griffin
Chair Board of Directors
As listed on its FY2025 Form 990.
Who funds it, year by year
Grant support over time, funder by funder — shade shows the grant size each year.
From the IRS filings of CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION’s funders (the co-funder graph). Association, not causation. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
How concentrated its funding is
CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION leans on a few funders — its largest provides 50% of grant income and the top three 100%; half comes from just 1 funder.
the vertical line marks half of all grant income — 1 funder to its left
“Effective funders” = inverse Herfindahl index (1 / Σ shareᵢ²) — the number of equal-sized funders that would give the same concentration. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
Where its funders are
CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION draws 50% of its grant income from funders outside Ohio, across 2 states in all.
Funder states come from each funder’s own filing. Trends are read to FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving. FY2024–FY2026 are still being filed and are shown unshaded; they do not move any figure on this page.
Against its field
CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION has grown faster than three-quarters of the 13,062 human services nonprofits its size.
this organization peer median middle 50% of peers· 13,062 human services nonprofits $100k–$1M, FY2025
Organizations like CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION
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In Ohio
Nationally
Read directly from this organization’s own Form 990, as neutral context.
Where the money goes
82% of spending goes to programs.
Governance
Public support
100%
Share of support from the public (Schedule A) — the basis for its public-charity status.
Footprint & structure
Files a return copy in 1 state
Screen this organization
A dated, signed PDF of the compliance screen for CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION: IRS status (Business Master File, Publication 78, auto-revocation), the OFAC sanctions lists, the Internal Revenue Bulletin, and California registration, with the Rev. Proc. 2018-32 §8.01 reliance elements stated element by element. Generated from the current files at the moment you download it.
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Questions and answers
- Who funds CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION?
- CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION (Ohio) receives grants from 2 organizations whose IRS filings report $10,000 to it, the largest being American Electric Power Foundation ($5,000). 0 of them have funded it in more than one year.
- How many funders does CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION have?
- IRS filings report 2 organizations giving $10,000 in grants to CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION.
- Who is the largest funder of CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION?
- American Electric Power Foundation is the largest funder on record, with $5,000 in grants. The full list of funders is on this page.
- How can an organization like CITY OF REFUGE GOODLIFE FOUNDATION find more funders?
- Start with the funders already giving here, then look at the foundations that back similar organizations in Ohio. The funding by cause and by state pages list the largest funders for a given area and how to approach them.
These figures are read directly from IRS Form 990 / 990-PF e-file XML: this organization’s own return for FY2025 (financials across 2022–2025), and the filings of 2 funders that report grants to it. “On record” means captured in the filings we have parsed — a funder that does not e-file, or whose grant detail is not itemized, will not appear. Filings run roughly 12–24 months behind. Trends on this page end at FY2023, the last fiscal year that has finished arriving; later years are shown and marked, and move no figure. Data on this page was exported October 14, 2026. What this page cannot tell you · view filing