What Amaanah Refugee Services does

Amaanah Refugee Services (legal name: Amaanah Services) is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports refugee and immigrant families in rebuilding their lives with dignity. Founded in 2008 and registered under EIN 26-3047598, the organization delivers services through three programmatic pillars — Education (Teach 360 educational support and Guiding Stars Scholarship), Empowerment (Big Sister Circle women's mentorship, Relief Efforts humanitarian support, and a Workforce Program for employment assistance), and Athletics (Amaanah Lions Soccer and Ball Retriever Program for youth) — supplemented by community initiatives such as the annual Back to School Drive.

The organization does not operate proprietary technology, software products, or APIs. Its core service delivery relies on a small focused staff of 1-10 employees supported by a large committed volunteer base, with programs administered through direct in-person delivery and community events. Distribution is exclusively single-country, concentrated in Houston, Texas, and supported by partnerships with Houston City College (Federal Work Study placements), Connect YMCA (Job and Resource Fair venue), the Syrian American Club (event venue), and a coalition of 12 refugee resettlement organizations (World Refugee Day coordination).

Amaanah's revenue model is donation-based: the organization explicitly does not rely on government funding and instead draws on charitable contributions from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners. It reports that 89% of expenditures go directly to programs and 11% to administrative overhead, with no fees charged to beneficiaries. Marketing is conducted through organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), a website with annual report subscriptions, community events, and corporate team-building partnerships with Houston-based companies.

Name

Amaanah Refugee Services

Legal name

Amaanah Services

Website

https://amaanahservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Amaanah Refugee Services is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving refugee and immigrant families through education, empowerment, athletics, and community programs, including scholarships, women's mentorship, workforce support, and youth soccer, funded by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refugee and Immigrant Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Educational Support Services (611710), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigrant & Refugee Workforce Integration Programs (EDAAAOAJ), Immigrant & Refugee Community Education (Integration/Navigation) (EDAAAFAH), Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Refugee & Migrant Integration Enterprises (Livelihoods, Services) (BPAGALAN)

Keywords

• Refugee resettlement services
• Immigrant education programs
• Community empowerment services
• Workforce development assistance
• Nonprofit youth athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Relies on donations from supporters, does not rely on government funding. 89% of costs go directly to programs.
2. Volunteer Services: Large group of committed volunteers support operations, reducing fixed costs and expanding program delivery capacity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Amaanah Refugee Services delivers free, community-based programs to refugee and immigrant families in Houston, Texas, organized around three pillars: Education (Teach 360 tutoring, Guiding Stars Scholarship), Empowerment (Big Sister Circle mentorship, Relief Efforts humanitarian aid, Workforce Program job training), and Athletics (Amaanah Lions Soccer, Ball Retriever Program). Services are funded entirely by charitable donations and delivered through a small staff and large volunteer base, serving more than 800 neighbors annually.

Product overview

Amaanah Refugee Services is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs organized around three pillars: Education (Teach 360, Guiding Stars Scholarship), Empowerment (Big Sister Circle, Relief Efforts, Workforce Program), and Athletics (Amaanah Lions Soccer, Ball Retriever Program). The organization also runs community initiatives including an annual Back to School Drive. These programs work together to support refugee families in Houston through comprehensive services spanning learning support, women's empowerment, employment assistance, youth sports, and emergency relief.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Teach 360 Educational program under Amaanah's Education pillar that provides teaching and learning support to refugee students.
• Guiding Stars Scholarship Scholarship program that supports refugee students pursuing higher education with financial assistance and recognition of their academic achievements.
• Big Sister Circle Nine-month women's mentorship program providing mentorship, education, essential resources, and community support to help participants build stable, independent lives.
• Relief Efforts Emergency and humanitarian relief support for refugee families in times of crisis.
• Workforce Program Job training and employment support services to help refugees gain employment and achieve financial independence.
• Amaanah Lions Soccer Soccer program that provides refugee youth with sports participation, leadership development, and team-building opportunities.
• Ball Retriever Program Program that engages youth in soccer-related activities and volunteer opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 800+ neighbors annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ride with RefugeescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community events including the October 31, 2026 Ride with Refugees event where Amaanah hosts a Mini Soccer Clinic for children while cyclists participate in the 7-mile ride. Collaborative event promoting health, wellness, and community for refugee and immigrant youth.
• 12 Refugee Resettlement OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with 12 other refugee resettlement organizations for World Refugee Day celebrations in Houston, bringing together refugee communities for culture, resilience, and community connection events.
• Corporate Team Building Event PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompanies hosting charity team building events with Amaanah, including PMR and other Houston-based corporate partners. These partnerships provide volunteer opportunities and corporate engagement.
• Houston City College (HCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Work Study program partnership providing meaningful work study positions for HCC students. Students gain hands-on experience in community engagement, education, women's empowerment, and nonprofit operations while earning work study hours.
• Connect YMCAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosting venue for Job and Resource Fair events. Connect YMCA provides facilities for employment resources and employer connections for the refugee community.
• Syrian American ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent venue for Women's Empowerment Graduation ceremony at 5729 Winsome Ln, Houston, TX 77057.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HIAS: Global Jewish humanitarian organization providing refugee resettlement, legal aid, and integration services across the US — comparable in mission and service mix, though at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): One of the largest US refugee resettlement agencies with resettlement offices in many major metros; IRC Houston provides resettlement, employment, and youth services that overlap directly with Amaanah's three-pillar model.
• U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI): National refugee resettlement and integration agency operating across multiple US cities, providing case management, employment, and education services closely aligned with Amaanah's empowerment and education pillars.
• Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS): Faith-based national refugee resettlement agency providing case management, employment, education, and unaccompanied children's services — closely comparable to Amaanah's empowerment and education programming at national scale.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: Large, multi-service social services organization in Houston providing refugee resettlement, immigration legal aid, case management, and basic needs assistance — overlapping service categories at substantially greater scale.

Direct peers

• Refugee Services of Texas: Texas-wide nonprofit delivering refugee resettlement, employment, case management, and youth services across multiple Texas cities including Houston — a direct operational peer competing for the same donor and client base.
• Boat People SOS: National Vietnamese-American and broader refugee-led nonprofit providing resettlement, employment, education, and community integration services — a direct mission-aligned peer operating refugee-focused community programs.

Regional players

• Multicultural Refugee Coalition: Texas-based nonprofit serving refugees through employment, education, and food security programs — comparable in mission and program mix, with a similar community-based service model.
• YMCA International Services: Houston-based YMCA branch providing refugee resettlement, English language, employment, and immigration legal services to newcomers in the same Houston market as Amaanah, with overlapping employment and community integration programs.
• Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston: Houston-area interfaith nonprofit offering refugee resettlement, Meals on Wheels, and community support services — directly comparable as a Houston-focused refugee services provider with broader social services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AmaanahServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1199650/admin
• Instagraminstagram.com/amaanahservices
• Xx.com/amaanahservices

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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