Sojourner House Inc
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Roxbury, MA
- Founding
- 09/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 04-2736725
Organization Overview
Sojourner House Inc is located in Roxbury, MA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (L41) the organization is classified as: Homeless Shelters, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sojourner House Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sojourner House Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Sojourner House Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $952.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SOJOURNER HOUSE IS A SHELTER OF HOPE FOR FAMILIES; PROVIDING A CIRCLE OF SUPPORT AND EMPOWERING THEM TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FAMILY SHELTER - SINCE 1981, THE AGENCY HAS PROVIDED EMERGENCY SHELTERFOR OVER 900 HOMELESS FAMILIES. FAMILIES BECOME HOMELESS FOR A MYRAIDOF REASONS, INCLUDING ESCALATING RENTS, LOSS OR REDUCTION OF WORK,DIVORCE AND ABANDONMENT, EVICTION FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS,EVICTION FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT, ESCAPE FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ANDDISASTERS SUCH AS FIRES. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND2020, THE FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM ACCOUNTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 68% AND63%, RESPECTIVELY OF TOTAL PROGRAMMATIC EXPENDITURES.
PERMANENT HOUSING - THE AGENCY OVERSEES THE OPERATION OF VARIOUSHOUSING FOR VERY LOW INCOME FAMILIES. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,2021 AND 2020, THE PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAM ACCOUNTED FORAPPROXIMATELY 25% AND 30%, RESPECTIVELY OF TOTAL PROGRAMMATICEXPENDITURES.
HOUSING SERVICES - HOUSING SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE IN FINDING ANDSECURING PERMANENT HOUSING ALONG WITH COUNSELING ON FINACIAL PLANNINGAND BUDGETING. ONCE AFFORDABLE PERMANENT HOUSING IS OBTAINED, EACHFAMILY IS OFFERED ONGOING STABILIZATION OUTREACH AND SUPPORT TO REDUCETHE LIKELIHOOD OF REPEATED HOMELESSNESS. SOCIAL SERVICES AT THESHELTER INCLUDE ASSESSMENTS AND APPROPRIATE REFERRALS IN THE AREAS OFHEALTH, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND JOB READINESS, NUTRITION AND MENTALHEALTH. THE SHELTER'S CHILDREN'S PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACYAND TUTORING, EARLY INTERVENTION FOR POTENTIAL CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT,RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, REFERRALS FOR COMMUNITY'S CHILDREN SERVICES,AND PARTENTING WORKSHOPS AND SUPPORT. ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS ARE GIVENIN THE AREA OF AIDS EDUCATION, CONTAGIOUS DISEASES, ADDITIONS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND SELF-ESTEEM. THE AGENCY ALSO MAINTAINS A FOOD PANTRY FOR USE BY FORMER AND CURRENT SHELTER FAMILIEIS AND FOR THE ROXBURY COMMUNITY RESIDENTS. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020, THE HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM ACCOUNTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 7% AND 7%, RESPECTIVELY, OF TOTAL PROGRAMMATIC EXPENDITURES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Felicia Smith Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $118,737 |
Mari Adams President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Susie Pickens Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Pamela Alexander Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Doreen Mangini PHD Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Julie Panchamsingh-Barakat Ed Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $495,380 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $293,162 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $22,460 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $788,542 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $139,038 |
| Investment income | $11,997 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,146,685 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,086,262 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,737 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $343,007 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,491 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,582 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $324 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,171 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24,840 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,499 |
| Information technology | $1,066 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $79,741 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $12,849 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $123,857 |
| Insurance | $23,467 |
| All other expenses | $16,489 |
| Total functional expenses | $952,155 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $598,460 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $174,651 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $52,350 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $24,414 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $693,790 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $499,630 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,718 |
| Total assets | $2,047,013 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,143 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $184,423 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,224 |
| Total liabilities | $228,790 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,818,223 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,047,013 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Sojourner House Inc has recieved totaling $60,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
Lawrence Model Lodging Housing Tr Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO HELP SUPPORT HOUSING FOR THE NEEDY | $7,500 |
Woods And Gil Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION | $3,000 |
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