Sojourners
- Assets
- $9.1m
- Revenue
- $6.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 59
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/1974
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 23-7380554
Organization Overview
Sojourners is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Sojourners employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sojourners 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, Sojourners generated $6.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.1% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SOJOURNERS IS TO ARTICULATE THE BIBLICAL CALL TO SOCIAL JUSTICE, INSPIRING HOPE AND BUILDING A MOVEMENT TO TRANSFORM INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES, THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
MESSAGING & MEDIA: SOJOURNERS (WWW.SOJO.NET) BROADENS THE PUBLIC DIALOGUE IN THE UNITED STATES REGARDING THE INTERSECTION OF FAITH, PUBLIC LIFE AND CULTURE. SOJOURNERS ARTICULATES A STRONG MORAL AND RELIGIOUS IMPERATIVE BEHIND MORE JUST AND RESPONSIBLE POLICIES. THIS IS DONE THROUGH BOTH NATIONAL MEDIA AND OUR OWN MEDIA PLATFORMS (SOJOURNERS MAGAZINE, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND OUR DIGITAL PLATFORMS), AND THROUGH SPEAKING TOURS AND INTERVIEWS OF SOJOURNERS' PRESIDENT ADAM TAYLOR AND OTHER STAFF. OUR DIGITAL PUBLICATION IS AMONG THE MOST READ CHRISTIAN SOCIAL JUSTICE PUBLICATIONS. MORE THAN 3.2 MILLION PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE WORLD VISITED SOJOURNERS' WEBSITE IN THE LAST YEAR. WE OFFER ANALYSIS, NEWS AND COMMENTARY ON CURRENT ISSUES AND EVENTS, AND WE PRODUCE A NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL ELECTRONIC AND PRINT RESOURCES FOR PASTORS AND FAITH LEADERS.
EDUCATION RESOURCES: SOJOURNERS PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. ALL RESOURCES ARE MISSION-RELATED. WE CREATE AND DISTRIBUTE FAITH-BASED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ABOUT POVERTY, THE ENVIRONMENT, RACIAL JUSTICE, WAR AND PEACE, AND A RANGE OF OTHER ISSUES. RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE (WWW.SOJO.NET).
MOBILIZATION/ORGANIZING POLICY: FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS, SOJOURNERS HAS BEEN A CONNECTING POINT FOR PEOPLE OF FAITH IN THIS COUNTRY AND GLOBALLY. SOJOURNERS IS CHALLENGING RACISM, XENOPHOBIA, SEXISM, AND OTHER EFFORTS TO DIVIDE US. IN FY22, OUR KEY ISSUES INCLUDED COUNTERING RACISM IN POLICING, SUPPORTING SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL CONFLICTS, PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES, ADDRESSING POVERTY AND INEQUALITIES, SPEAKING OUT AGAINST XENOPHOBIA, PROTECTING INSTITUTIONS OF OUR DEMOCRACY, TRAINING PASTORS TO ADDRESS GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, AND PREVENTING CLIMATE CHANGE, AMONG OTHER CONCERNS.
SOJOURNERS MAGAZINE: SOJOURNERS MAGAZINE ADDRESSES ISSUES OF FAITH, POLITICS, AND CULTURE FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE. SOJOURNERS MAGAZINE REACHES 60,000 READERS EVERY MONTH - EDUCATING, INSPIRING, AND MOBILIZING READERS TO PUT THEIR FAITH IN ACTION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Carnahan Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Alexia Salvatierra Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $150 |
Colin Watson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Bergeron Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jeffrey Brown Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Dan Cardinali Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mustard Seed Media Writing And Media | 6/29/23 | $109,440 |
Abercrombie & Associates Llc Accounting And Consulting Services | 6/29/23 | $132,490 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,820,661 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $183,189 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,820,661 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $691,107 |
| Investment income | $10,505 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,426 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,841,326 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,000 |
| 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. | $245,070 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,226 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,243,478 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,627 |
| Other employee benefits | $241,748 |
| Payroll taxes | $201,785 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,153 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $140,412 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $38 |
| Fees for services: Other | $539,731 |
| Advertising and promotion | $68,973 |
| Office expenses | $567,150 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $46,631 |
| Travel | $82,158 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $125,166 |
| Interest | $129,408 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $131,927 |
| Insurance | $25,926 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,040,269 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,635,507 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,669 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,045,644 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $24,209 |
| 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 | $73,205 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,204,127 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $92,700 |
| Total assets | $9,083,061 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $352,442 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $454,683 |
| 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 | $2,835,067 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $10,348 |
| Total liabilities | $3,652,540 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,806,522 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,623,999 |
| 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 | $9,083,061 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sojourners has awarded $13,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Rising Leaders Fellowship Grant | $6,500 |
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MAYWOOD PURPOSE: Mary Duong Rising Leaders Grant and RLF Self-Care Grant | $6,500 |