Sojourner House Inc

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 12/2023, Sojourner House Inc employed 15 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 12/2023, Sojourner House Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $928.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 9 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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, 2023 AND2022, THE FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM ACCOUNTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 30% AND41%, RESPECTIVELY OF TOTAL PROGRAMMATIC EXPENDITURES.


PERMANENT HOUSING - THE AGENCY OVERSEES THE OPERATION OF VARIOUSHOUSING FOR VERY LOW INCOME FAMILIES. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,2023 AND 2022, THE PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAM ACCOUNTED FORAPPROXIMATELY 3% AND 5%, 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, ADDICTIONS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND SELF-ESTEEM. THE AGENCY ALSO MAINTAINS A FOOD PANTRY FOR USE BY FORMER AND CURRENT SHELTER FAMILIES AND FOR THE ROXBURY COMMUNITY RESIDENTS. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022, THE HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM ACCOUNTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 67% AND 54%, RESPECTIVELY, OF TOTAL PROGRAMMATIC EXPENDITURES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Felicia Smith
Exec. Director/director
$114,464
Pamela Alexander
President (as Of 9/2023) / Clerk (until 9/2023)
$0
Mari Adams
President (until 04/2023)
$0
Susie Pickens
Treasurer
$0
Doreen Mangini PHD
Clerk (as Of 9/2023)
$0
Julie Panchamsingh-Barakat Ed
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $703,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$322,300
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $156,310
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,025,800
Total Program Service Revenue$59,040
Investment income $14,606
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,099,446

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