Sister-To-Sister 2 Incorporated, operating under the name Serenity House, is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (F99) the organization is classified as: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Serenity House employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Serenity 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 12/2021, Serenity House generated $625.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $480.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.3% 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
TO EMPOWER WOMEN SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE, ADDICTION, HOMELESSNESS, & INCARCERATION TO HEAL FROM TRAUMA, TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES, AND ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS. WE ALSO WORK TO BRING ABOUT EQUITY AND RESTORATION TO OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERENITY HOUSE, WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, ADDICTION, INCARCERATION, AND ADDICTION, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, HEALING GROUPS, ADVOCACY, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND CONNECTIONS TO LONG-TERM HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDED COVID-19 OUTREACH, EDUCATION, FOOD DISTRIBUTION, PPE, AND VACCINATION & TESTING POP-UP EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Erika Benitez Operations Director/bookkeeper | Officer | 15 | $24,755 |
Sherrol Gray Associate Executive Director | Officer | 10 | $19,292 |
Margaret Diane White Program Director | Officer | 10 | $17,641 |
Melissa Hellums Ceo/executive Director | Officer | 10 | $13,750 |
Valerie Harder Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Cushnie Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $178,707 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $443,491 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $622,198 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,104 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $625,302 |
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. | $75,438 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $45,859 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,051 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,125 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $52,732 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,009 |
Office expenses | $8,525 |
Information technology | $1,818 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $107,800 |
Travel | $8,432 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,080 |
Insurance | $12,994 |
All other expenses | $151,263 |
Total functional expenses | $480,126 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $234,340 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $234,340 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $116,837 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $117,503 |
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 | $234,340 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Sister-To-Sister 2 Incorporated has recieved totaling $24,823.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Truist Foundation Inc Orlando, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Direct Outreach To Clients, Unhoused Residents And | $7,500 |
Community Initiatives Oakland, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT VULNERABLE INDIVIDUAL IN BAY AREA DURING COVID-19 CRISIS | $7,200 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $123 |
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