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EIN 83-1426812

Refraction

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Mclean
State
Virginia
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S40: Business and Industry
Description
Refraction is a nonprofit innovation hub, whose mission is to provide mentoring, programs, and workspace to startups and high-growth companies to help them grow and create jobs in the greater Washington, DC region.
Total revenues
$864,511
2023
Total expenses
$927,011
2023
Total assets
$1,062,855
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Refraction

Provided mentoring, programs, and workspace to startups and high-growth companies to help them grow and create jobs in the greater Washington, DC region

Who funds Refraction

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$67

Personnel at Refraction

NameTitleCompensation
Esther LeePresident and Chief Executive Officer$246,757
Anthony McClellandCommunity Manager

Financials for Refraction

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$30,028
Program services$810,029
Investment income and dividends$24,454
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$864,511

Form 990s for Refraction

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-18990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-09-14990View PDF
2019-122021-09-14990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990
Data update history
October 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEconomic developmentBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchReceives government fundingManagement and technical assistanceTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7950 Jones Branch Dr 8th Floor Nort
Mclean, VA 22102
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Fairfax County, VA
Website URL
refraction.one/ 
Phone
(703) 712-7565
IRS details
EIN
83-1426812
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S40: Business and Industry
NAICS code, primary
5416: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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