2015-11-11T15:44:32-08:00 2014-12-31 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 600 Six Flags Dr Suite 600 Arlington TX 76011 990 2014-01-01 751618251 REFUGEE SERVICES OF TEXAS INC REFU 2148214422 12035 SHILOH ROAD DALLAS TX 75228 AARON RIPPENKROEGER CEO 2015-11-11 true Amy Michie P00956657 8176498083 2014 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z 11447661 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. 7 7 125 450 0 8417922 11252523 65890 195126 44 12 0 8483856 11447661 0 0 2459585 3677568 0 0 5946863 7711293 8406448 11388861 77408 58800 1072420 1769340 456632 1094752 615788 674588 X 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. 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Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by RST, and has concluded that as of December 31, 2014, 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. X 88913 Fair Value false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services In February 2014, RST was awarded 16 new contracts from the State of Texas Office of Immigration & Refugee Affairs for the following new services by location: Amarillo (employment services, social adjustment services, English language instruction); Austin (immigration services); Dallas (English language instruction, social adjustment services, immigration services); Fort Worth (employment services, English language instruction, social adjustment services); Houston (employment services). Form 990, Part III, Line 3: Ceased Conducting or Significant Changes To Services The new services noted above required additional staffing and staffing structure adjustments in each service location to incorporate the new program lines with ongoing services. RST also ceased the provision of fee-based immigration services in Fort Worth in 2014 due to funding and capacity limitations. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process It will be reviewed by the CEO, the Board of Directors, Vice President for Finance and Operations and Finance Controller. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The Conflict of Interest Policy is presented annually to board members for Review, Disclosure, and Signature. 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