Sojourner House is located in Providence, RI. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (L99) the organization is classified as: Housing & Shelter N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Sojourner House employed 76 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sojourner House 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 06/2023, Sojourner House generated $7.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 28.8% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROMOTE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BY PROVIDING CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND HOUSING FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING; AND TO EFFECT SYSTEMS CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HOUSING PROGRAMS: SOJOURNER HOUSE PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO HELP THEM FIND AND SECURE HOUSING THROUGH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS, RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS, AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (PSH) PROGRAMS. CLIENTS ARE ASSISTED IN LOCATING AN APARTMENT AND RECEIVE RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THROUGHOUT THEIR TIME IN THE PROGRAM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, WE PROVIDED 16,984 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BED NIGHTS TO 92 CLIENTS AND 39,955 RAPID REHOUSING BED NIGHTS TO 234 CLIENTS, AS WELL AS 24,063 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BED NIGHTS TO 72 CLIENTS. OUR SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS CLIENTS PAY PAST RENT, SECURITY DEPOSITS, AND UTILITY BILLS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, WE HELPED 30 CLIENTS FOR A TOTAL OF $61,073 IN SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE. WE ALSO PROVIDED 12,340 BED NIGHTS IN SHELTERS FOR 112 CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
EMERGENCY AND SHELTER INTERVENTIONS - SOJOURNER HOUSE PROVIDES IMMEDIATE, EMERGENCY INTERVENTIONS TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. WE PROVIDE THREE EMERGENCY SHELTERS, INCLUDING A SPECIFIC SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM TAILORED FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.
DROP-IN/COMMUNITY SERVICE/EDUCATION: SOJOURNER HOUSE OPERATES A DROP-IN ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER IN THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE. CLIENTS CAN ACCESS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, SUPPORT GROUPS, CLINICAL THERAPY, HIV TESTING, IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY, AND OTHER RELATED PROGRAMS. DURING OUR 2023 FISCAL YEAR, WE PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 11,965 SUPPORTIVE SESSIONS ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR A TOTAL OF 6,460 HOURS. THERE WERE 11,597 SUPPORTIVE SESSIONS PROVIDED ACROSS OUR HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR A TOTAL OF 8,022 HOURS. 203 CLIENTS RECEIVED CLINICAL SERVICES FOR 1,799 SESSIONS. WE ADMINISTERED 295 HIV TESTS AND OUTREACHED TO OVER 8,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH HIV & SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND PREVENTION. A TOTAL OF 16 SUPPORT GROUPS WERE PROVIDED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR WITH 166 CLIENTS PARTICIPATING. 241 CLIENTS RECEIVED BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING FOOD, CLOTHING, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, DIAPERS, AND OTHER BASIC SUPPORTS. ADDITIONALLY, 261 CLIENTS RECEIVED LEGAL IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY OVER 1,423 SESSIONS.
TRAFFICKING: SOJOURNER HOUSE PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, BASIC NEEDS, CLINICAL COUNSELING, AND RELATED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, THE THEIA EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVED A TOTAL OF 34 CLIENTS WITH A TOTAL OF 2,031 BED NIGHTS. WE ALSO SERVED 13 CLIENTS WITH A TOTAL OF 1,579 BED NIGHTS IN THE TRAFFICKING TRANSITION HOUSING PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kersti Yllo President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Prutha Patel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gina Pellicano Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erin Biebuyck Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Moore Secretary Thru 12/06/22 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mahrukh Anwar Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $245,308 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,276,369 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,328,436 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,850,113 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $180,774 |
Investment income | $4,504 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,821 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $10,620 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,043,413 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $183,603 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,836 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,770,901 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $45,708 |
Other employee benefits | $181,621 |
Payroll taxes | $296,417 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,579 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $67,806 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $742 |
Fees for services: Other | $138,911 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,284 |
Office expenses | $170,727 |
Information technology | $10,538 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,489,677 |
Travel | $37,331 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,272 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $107,100 |
Insurance | $91,769 |
All other expenses | $51,195 |
Total functional expenses | $6,105,434 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,200 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,898 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,048,146 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $133,926 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,882,659 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $73,537 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $498,954 |
Total assets | $5,657,320 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $273,387 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $51,816 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $5,058 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $783,620 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $119,302 |
Total liabilities | $1,233,183 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,920,985 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $503,152 |
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 | $5,657,320 |