2016-11-15T07:59:35-08:00 2015-12-31 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 600 Six Flags Dr Suite 600 Arlington TX 76011 990 2015-01-01 751618251 REFUGEE SERVICES OF TEXAS INC REFU 2148214422 9241 LBJ Freeway DALLAS TX 75243 AARON RIPPENKROEGER CEO 2016-11-15 true Amy Michie P00956657 8176498083 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z X AARON RIPPENKROEGER 12035 SHILOH RD SUITE 320 DALLAS TX 75228 13233117 false false X REFUGEESERVICESOFTEXAS.ORG X 1978 TX Guided by the principles of human compassion and dignity, Refugee Services of Texas (RST) welcomes refugees, immigrants, and other displaced people and supports them in integrating and thriving in their new communities. RST works in partnership with faith-based communities, businesses, government agencies, partner service organizations and volunteers to provide clients with arrival reception, initial housing, household goods and furniture, case management, resources, referrals, orientation, language education, employment assistance, immigration services and guidance to assist in their transition to Texas. RST has offices in Amarillo, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston. 5 5 171 450 0 11252523 13070212 195126 70178 12 0 92727 11447661 13233117 6751899 0 3677568 4596379 0 0 7711293 1622183 11388861 12970461 58800 262656 1769340 2429128 1094752 1491884 674588 937244 Guided by the principles of human compassion and dignity, Refugee Services of Texas (RST) welcomes refugees, immigrants, and other displaced people and supports them in integrating and thriving in their new communities. RST works in partnership with faith-based communities, businesses, government agencies, partner service organizations and volunteers to provide clients with arrival reception, initial housing, household goods and furniture, case management, resources, referrals, orientation, language education, employment assistance, immigration services and guidance to assist in their transition to Texas. RST has offices in Amarillo, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston. false false 12002684 6751899 70178 During 2015, RST provided resettlement services for arriving refugees through the federal refugee admissions program which included activities such as arrival reception, housing set-up and furnishing, cultural orientation, benefits referrals and case management for basic needs for the initial period post-arrival. 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Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by RST, and has concluded that as of December 31, 2015, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. true 0 0 Cash Assistance to refugees 8771 6751899 Cash Value Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Refugee Services of Texas provides eligible refugees cash assistance in the form of direct payments for housing, utilities, food and other needs for a specified period of time in accordance with government grant regulations. X 182276 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE Controller AND CEO REVIEW A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990. AFTERWARDS, A COPY IS SENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRCTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. THE CEO THEN SIGNS THE RETURN AFTER CONSIDERING BOARD COMMENTS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts THE POLICY IS REVIEWED WITH EACH NEW EMPLOYEE UPON HIRE AND MONITORED BY THE AREA DIRECTOR AND ADMINISTRATION TEAM FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE LOCATIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON THEIR ONGOING ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE AND COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees RST's senior leadership team assess salary levels for key employees based on performance and comparable positions in the service sector. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Upon Request