Idaho Office for Refugees

What Idaho Office for Refugees does

The Idaho Office for Refugees (IOR) is a Boise-based nonprofit organization that has served as Idaho's designated state refugee resettlement coordinator continuously since 1975, operating as a program of parent organization JANNUS, Inc. The organization delivers English language training, immigration legal assistance, case management, and social adjustment services to newly arrived refugees, with operations spanning Boise and Twin Falls. Since inception, IOR has resettled more than 13,400 refugees representing over 80 primary languages and 46 countries of origin, with service delivery structured through dedicated program brands including the English Language Center, Global Gardens, Global Talent, Refugee Speakers Bureau, Neighbors United, and the Afghan Welcome Center.\n\nIOR's revenue model relies on federal grants from the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement, supplemented by state and local government funding and private donations; specific financials are not publicly disclosed. The organization employs 11-50 staff and delivers services free of charge to refugee clients, functioning as a service-delivery intermediary rather than a commercial entity. Its business model is therefore structurally dependent on continued federal refugee admissions policy and the disbursement of associated funding streams.

Name

Idaho Office for Refugees

Legal name

Idaho Office for Refugees

Website

https://idahorefugees.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Idaho Office for Refugees is a Boise-based nonprofit and Idaho's designated state refugee resettlement coordinator since 1975, providing English training, case management, and immigration services to refugees statewide through multiple specialized programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refugee Resettlement Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH), Refugee Reception & Registration (BPADAHAA), Immigrant & Refugee Workforce Integration Programs (EDAAAOAJ), Immigrant & Refugee Community Education (Integration/Navigation) (EDAAAFAH)

Keywords

• Refugee resettlement services
• English language training
• Immigration assistance
• Community integration programs
• Social adjustment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Federal Funding: IOR receives funding through federal refugee resettlement programs administered by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) as the designated state coordinating organization for Idaho.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts donations through its website (secure.qgiv.com) and participates in Idaho Gives campaigns to support programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Idaho Office for Refugees is Idaho's state-designated refugee resettlement coordinating organization. It delivers free English language training, citizenship preparation, career coaching, youth mentoring, community farming, and public storytelling programs for refugees and immigrants, partnering with resettlement agencies in Boise and Twin Falls.

Product overview

Idaho Office for Refugees is a nonprofit organization that serves as the designated organization to oversee refugee resettlement in Idaho, operating as a program of JANNUS, Inc. The organization provides a portfolio of interconnected programs and services including: refugee resettlement coordination, the English Language Center for English language learning and citizenship preparation, Global Gardens for agricultural integration, Global Talent for career services, a Refugee Speakers Bureau for public storytelling, the Co-Creating Our Futures youth mentoring program, and the Neighbors United collaborative initiative. The organization also produces the Mosaics podcast, maintains a comprehensive Idaho Community Resource Guide, and hosts annual events including World Refugee Day Boise, the Northwest Conference on Resettlement, and the Idaho Appreciation Lunch. These programs work together to welcome and support people granted refuge by providing opportunities for education, civic engagement, economic advancement, and belonging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mosaics Podcast: Podcast featuring stories of refugee resettlement in Idaho, showcasing personal narratives of refugees and immigrants in the community
• World Refugee Day Boise
• Idaho Appreciation Lunch
• Northwest Conference on Resettlement

Products and services

• Refugee Resettlement Coordination Coordinates refugee resettlement across Idaho in partnership with resettlement agencies in Boise and Twin Falls, providing oversight and support for families and individuals seeking safety from persecution.
• English Language Center Offers English classes ranging from pre-literacy to advanced levels, free citizenship courses, cultural orientation, and programs connecting students to college and other learning opportunities for refugees and immigrants in Idaho.
• Global Talent Provides free career coaching to New American professionals, helping skilled refugees and immigrants integrate into the U.S. workforce through job-seeker matching with volunteer workplace mentors.
• Global Gardens Supports the Boise Valley foodshed through refugee farming programs, connecting refugee farmers with agricultural resources and markets.
• Refugee Speakers Bureau Provides Idahoans who arrived as refugees and immigrants with training to engage in public dialogue and share their stories at community events, schools, and conferences.
• Co-Creating Our Futures Youth Mentoring Program A youth mentoring initiative launched in October 2025 in partnership with TANTA, Inc., bringing together refugee youth ages 15-24 and their families in a supportive cohort model over 12 months to build leadership skills and ensure positive social and economic integration.
• Neighbors United A collaborative of individuals, community leaders, organizations and companies working together to support refugee resettlement and integration in the Treasure Valley, facilitated by the Idaho Office for Refugees in partnership with the City of Boise.
• Mosaics Podcast A podcast featuring stories of refugee resettlement in Idaho, available on podcast platforms and YouTube, showcasing personal journeys and community integration experiences.
• Idaho Community Resource Guide A comprehensive resource guide connecting newcomers and community members with local resources including food assistance, housing, healthcare, education, employment, and legal services across Idaho.
• World Refugee Day Boise Annual celebration in June honoring the resilience of people displaced from their homes, featuring cultural performances, food, storytelling, and community gatherings.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• JANNUS, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOR is a program of JANNUS, Inc., which serves as the parent organization overseeing multiple Idaho resettlement and integration programs including Global Gardens, Global Talent, Refugee Speakers Bureau, and English Language Center.
• City of BoisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOR partners with the City of Boise to facilitate Neighbors United, a collaborative addressing housing, education, health, transportation, and jobs for refugees in Treasure Valley.
• Agency for New AmericanscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoise refugee resettlement agency providing housing placement, cultural orientation, school enrollment, health appointments, ESL referrals, and employment preparation for refugees.
• International Rescue Committee in BoisecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoise resettlement agency offering volunteer opportunities and internships; provides comprehensive refugee services including immigration support through their dedicated immigration line.
• USCRI Twin FallscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorField office resettling refugees (primarily from Afghanistan, Burma, DRC, Iraq, Syria) in Twin Falls since early 1980s with comprehensive services.
• TANTA, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOR partners with TANTA on the Co-Creating Our Futures youth mentoring initiative (launched October 2025) connecting refugee youth ages 15-24 with mentors.
• Global GardenssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural program supporting refugee farmers in Boise Valley; volunteers help with farm projects and CSA site pick-ups.
• Global TalentsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer services program providing free career coaching to New American professionals with job seekers matched with volunteer workplace mentors.
• English Language CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOR program offering English classes (four levels), cultural orientation, free citizenship courses, and senior citizen support for refugees in Boise.
• Glocal Community PartnerssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChristian nonprofit mobilizing volunteers as friendship partners, supporting baby showers, English classes, and women's classes for refugees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Refugee Council USA: Coalition of U.S. refugee-focused NGOs that collectively advocate for refugee policies and funding. IOR participates in the broader ecosystem this coalition represents; comparable as an industry-association peer rather than a service competitor.
• Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR): Federal agency within HHS that funds and oversees U.S. refugee resettlement programs. Not a direct peer but the principal funding source and regulatory counterpart that shapes IOR's operating environment.
• Jannus, Inc. IOR's parent nonprofit, which administers the IOR program alongside other refugee and immigrant integration initiatives. Most directly comparable as the organizational umbrella above IOR, sharing management, funding, and programmatic assets.

Emerging players

• Welcome.US: Nonprofit initiative referenced in IOR's source material that connects newcomers with resettlement resources and community sponsors. Functions as a complementary ecosystem player rather than a direct service provider in any single state.

Direct peers

• International Rescue Committee: Major national refugee resettlement agency that operates the IRC Boise office as an IOR partner. Both organizations provide refugee reception, case management, English training, and employment support through closely aligned service models for newly arrived refugees in the U.S.
• U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI): National refugee resettlement nonprofit operating the Twin Falls field office referenced as an IOR partner. Delivers nearly identical refugee reception, integration, and immigration support services across multiple U.S. states.
• HIAS: Jewish-founded refugee resettlement agency serving newly arrived refugees in U.S. communities. Closely comparable mission, service mix (reception, legal, integration), and federal funding mechanism to IOR.
• World Relief: National evangelical refugee resettlement organization offering reception, English classes, employment, and community integration services comparable to IOR's portfolio across multiple U.S. sites.
• Church World Service: Faith-based refugee resettlement and humanitarian aid organization explicitly cited in IOR's source material. Provides parallel refugee reception, case management, and integration programming at a national scale.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: Large national network with many diocesan affiliates (including Catholic Charities of Idaho) providing refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, and broader social services. Overlapping mission and funding streams with IOR but operating as a much broader social services umbrella.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MosaicsPodcast
• Facebookfacebook.com/IdahoRefugees
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/idaho-office-for-refugees
• Instagraminstagram.com/idahorefugees
• Xx.com/idahorefugees

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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