Somali Bantu Association Of America is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Somali Bantu Association Of America employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Somali Bantu Association Of America 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 06/2021, Somali Bantu Association Of America generated $689.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $697.5k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 44.1% per year over the past 6 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:
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THE SOMALI BANTU ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITHIN AND AMONG THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES COMPRISING NOT ONLY THE SOMALI BANTU COMMUNITY, BUT ALL REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS, AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GENERAL NUMBER SERVED MONTHLY: 2900-6,012 AGES: 27% CHILDREN (AGES UP TO 21); 57% ADULTS (22-49); 16% (50-PLUS) GENDER: 64% MALE; 36% FEMALE STAFF VOLUNTEERS (REGULAR): 22 AUXILIARY VOLUNTEERS (CASUAL): 25 CLIENTS' NATIONS OF ORIGIN: SOMALIA, BURUNDI, CONGO, ETHIOPIA, UGANDA, SUDAN SAN DIEGO'S EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY (EST.): 30,000 TOTAL OF WHICH 10,000 ARE SOMALI (6,000 ARE SOMALI BANTU) TRANSPORTATION: 1 VAN MAKES AN AVERAGE OF 25-30 TRIPS PER WEEK FOR CLIENT TRANSPORT EMPLOYMENT & HOUSING JOB BANK: 572 ENROLLED PARTICIPANTS (FOR LOCAL JOBS, CHIEFLY SEASONAL OR TEMPORARY) JOB READINESS CLASS: 20 STUDENTS PER CYCLE (SIX-MONTH PROGRAM) JOB ASSESSMENT: 64 PARTICIPANTS PER MONTH (ONE-WEEK PROGRAM) HOUSING ASSISTANCE: 232 PEOPLE HELPED ACQUIRING, COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSE AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE (ANNUAL) LANGUAGE & CITIZENSHIP INTERPRETING NUMBER OF INTERPRETERS: 10 LANGUAGES EMPLOYED BY INTERPRETERS: ENGLISH AND SOMALI, MAI-MAI, KISWAHILI, KIZIGUA, PLUS NUMEROUS MINOR AFRICAN LANGUAGES AND DIALECTS LEGAL CASES ASSISTED: 310 MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS ASSISTED: 2,000 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 20 (DAILY CLASSES) ADDITIONAL "PRE-LITERACY" CLASS FOR STUDENTS WHOSE NATIVE LANGUAGES DON'T HAVE A WRITTEN FORM. CITIZENSHIP CLASSES INSTRUCTORS: 1 (1 MORE RECENTLY ADDED) PARTICIPANTS: 200 NEW CITIZENS: 217 HEALTH & SANITATION HEALTH/SANITATION INSTRUCTION (TO TEACH PEOPLE FROM RURAL AREAS GROUND RULES OF LIVING IN DENSELY POPULATED URBAN SETTINGS) INSTRUCTORS: 2 STUDENTS: 40 PER MONTH CLASSES: 2 PER DAY AT SOMALI BANTU ASSOCIATION STOREFRONT SIGNS AND FLIERS TO ATTRACT NEW STUDENTS AVAILABLE AT COMMUNITY CENTERS: ASSOCIATIONS, REFUGEE FORUM, ALLIANCE OF AFRICAN ASSISTANCE, SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENT OFFICES, ETC. YOUTH & PARENTING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES (CLASS OF 2019): 130 (TUTORING/MENTORING PARTICIPANTS) SOCCER COACHES: 4 TEAM MEMBERS: 24 GAMES PER YEAR: 13 PRACTICES: WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM (UNTIL 6 P.M. SCHOOL DAYS, 1-2 P.M. SATURDAY) STUDENTS ENROLLED: 35 GET HELP (BUDGETING, PERSONAL FINANCE, GANG DIVERSION, SUSTAINS CULTURE, DRUG PREVENTION.) ADULT MENTORS: 4 STUDENTS: 32 YOUTH COMMUNICATIONS CLASSES: 12 STUDENTS (32-HOUR COURSES) PARENTING CLASSES INSTRUCTORS: 2 PARENTS ENROLLED: 40 ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS SOMALI BANTU YOUTH (JUNE): 150 PEOPLE DANCE WORKSHOP: 20 PEOPLE HEALTH FAIR: 80 PEOPLE (SCREENINGS, EDUCATION, ETC.) JOB FAIR: 120 PARTICIPANTS LOW INCOME CELL PHONES: 186 PARTICIPANTS SIGNED-UP YOUTH GUN PREVENTION: 27 PARTICIPANTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Said Abiyow Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $53,127 |
Omar Abdi Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabelth Lopez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Moore Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Garrett Cullen Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $293,380 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $374,295 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $667,675 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$19,072 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $689,075 |
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. | $53,127 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,625 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $197,810 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,387 |
Payroll taxes | $13,089 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,104 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,447 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $41,133 |
Advertising and promotion | $222 |
Office expenses | $8,097 |
Information technology | $34,501 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $66,989 |
Travel | $28,443 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,890 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,828 |
Insurance | $18,822 |
All other expenses | $4,565 |
Total functional expenses | $697,488 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$1,621 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $175,878 |
Accounts receivable, net | $550 |
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 | $16,205 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,200 |
Total assets | $195,212 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,288 |
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 | $72,541 |
Other liabilities | $11,043 |
Total liabilities | $128,872 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $66,340 |
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 | $195,212 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Somali Bantu Association Of America has recieved totaling $25,007.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Alliance Healthcare Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: 2022 MISSION SUPPORT GRANT | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7 |
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