Sojourner Project Inc

Organization Overview

Sojourner Project Inc is located in Hopkins, MN. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (P43) the organization is classified as: Family Violence Shelters, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Sojourner Project Inc employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sojourner Project 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 12/2022, Sojourner Project Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.4% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SOJOURNER PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN; LEGAL ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT TO EMPOWER THOSE VICTIMIZED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; AND INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND PROMOTE VIOLENCE PREVENTION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SHELTER PROVIDES EMERGENCY HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR UP TO 24 WOMEN AND CHILDREN UNSAFE IN THEIR HOMES. A 24/7 CRISIS/HELP LINE IS LOCATED IN THE SHELTER STAFFED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS AND ADVOCATES. IN 2022, OVER 3,100 CALLS WERE ANSWERED PROVIDING INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND SAFETY PLANNING TO CALLERS. GUIDELINES FROM THE MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RELATED TO COVID CONTINUED TO BE FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO KEEP STAFF AND RESIDENTS SAFE AND HEALTHY THIS DID IMPACT THE AMOUNT CLIENTS SERVED. IN 2022, THE EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVED 81 WOMEN AND 99 CHILDREN. ALL SERVICES ARE DIRECTED TOWARDS SUPPORTING THE CHOICE OF RESIDENTS TO LIVE WITH GREATER SAFETY AND STABILITY. RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED ALL BASIC NEEDS AND RECEIVE A VARIETY OF SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING LIFE SKILLS AND THERAPEUTIC GROUPS, REFERRALS FOR SAFE HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE, FOOD STABILITY AND EMPLOYMENT. SHELTER ADVOCATES ALSO PROVIDED TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO 20 WOMEN IMPACTING 20 OF THEIR CHILDREN.


COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROMOTES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE MISSION OF SOJOURNER AND FALLS UNDER THE OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP VOLUNTEERS HELP PROVIDE MORE DEPTH SERVICES TO ALL CLIENTS. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE CHILD CARE, ANSWER THE CRISIS LINE AND SUPPORT THE INTERVENTION PROGRAM ON WEEKENDS. GROUPS HELP KEEP SPACES ORGANIZED AND CLEAN. IN 2022, OVER 3000 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME WAS LOGGED.


OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT COORDINATES PRESENTATIONS AND TRAININGS IN SCHOOLS AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. INFORMATION IS ALSO PROVIDED ABOUT DATING VIOLENCE AND ELDER ABUSE. EACH PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND PRESENTATION IS TAILORED TO FIT THE AUDIENCES REQUEST AND NEEDS. TYPICAL YOUTH PRESENTATIONS, SAFEU, ARE FACILITATED IN SCHOOLS OVER 3 DAYS. ALTHOUGH COVID RESTRICTIONS WERE STILL IN PLACE IN 2022, COMMUNITY EDUCATORS PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 121 YOUTH PRESENTATIONS, 69 AWARENESS PRESENTATIONS AND WERE A PART OF 20 TABLING EVENTS REACHING A TOTAL OF 9500 INDIVIDUALS. EDUCATORS ALSO PROVIDED 16 TRAININGS REACHING OVER 230 ATTENDEES. DIGITAL OUTREACH INCLUDES PLATFORMS ON SOCIAL MEDIA, MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER AND A BLOG TO INCREASE AWARENESS.


COMMUNITY LEGAL ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT PROVIDES ADVOCACY, ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO RESIDE IN S.W. HENNEPIN COUNTY. SOJOURNER PARTNERS WITH 9 POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND SERVES 17 CITIES. PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM OFTEN DO NOT REQUEST OR REQUIRE SHELTER. ADVOCATES PROVIDE SAFETY PLANNING; INFORMATION ABOUT COURT PROCESSES AND VICTIM RIGHTS; ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN THE PREPARATION OF PROTECTION ORDERS; AND FACILITATE SUPPORT GROUPS. AS REQUESTED, CLIENTS CAN ALSO RECEIVE TRAUMA INFORMED THERAPY. OVER 500 THERAPEUTIC SESSIONS WERE PROVIDED IN 2022. SOJOURNER ADVOCATES ALSO WORK WITH VICTIMS OF HARASSMENT, STALKING, ELDER ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. THEY PROVIDE ACCOMPANIMENT AND SUPPORT IN CRIMINAL, FAMILY AND VARIOUS CIVIL COURT MATTERS. IN 2022, COMMUNITY-BASED LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 755 UNDUPLICATED ADULTS, IMPACTING THE SAFETY OF 286 CHILDREN. OVER 5,400 HOURS OF DIRECT ADVOCACY WAS PROVIDED TO CLIENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Laura Sisterman
Executive Director
$68,651
Helen Chargo
Executive Director - Past
$31,635
Joan Trowbridge
Director
$0
Jo Hoo
Director
$0
Vicki Mcginty
Director
$0
Shelley Weier
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,173,011
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$415,186
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $345,575
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,588,197
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $24,261
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 $1,612,610

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