# Refresh Collective

Youth development programs nonprofit in Cleveland, Ohio 44111. EIN 47-3138601. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Refresh Collective cultivates tomorrow's change-makers through creative self-expression and skill building rooted in hip-hop arts and culture.

Source: Form 990, year ending Sep 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473138601/202411589349301126/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2017
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | $1,092,889 | $1,104,316 | $189,484 | $17,781 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473138601/202411589349301126/full) |
| Sep 2021 | $319,583 | $336,721 | $118,235 | -$8,373 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473138601/202210359349300701/full) |

Expense split, year ending Sep 2023: programs $995,523 (90%), management $55,999 (5%), fundraising $52,794 (5%).

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2023: gifts and grants $316,902, program fees $775,987, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +85% a year, Sep 2021 to Sep 2023). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 8 of 110 youth development nonprofits in Cleveland.
- Revenue $888,780 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 449 youth development nonprofits in Ohio; median $155,735.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Cuyahoga County, Ohio: about 249,579 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 598 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.4 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Cleveland: 7 camps, 277 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/cleveland
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Refresh Collective's EIN?**

Refresh Collective's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3138601. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Refresh Collective a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Refresh Collective in Cleveland, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2017. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Refresh Collective tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Refresh Collective as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Refresh Collective do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2023: "Refresh Collective cultivates tomorrow's change-makers through creative self-expression and skill building rooted in hip-hop arts and culture." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Refresh Collective take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2023, Refresh Collective reported total revenue of $1,092,889 and total expenses of $1,104,316 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.