South Sudanese Enrichment For Families Inc is located in Lincoln, MA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, South Sudanese Enrichment For Families Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Sudanese Enrichment For Families 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 12/2021, South Sudanese Enrichment For Families Inc generated $477.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $345.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.5% 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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SOUTH SUDANESE ENRICHMENT FOR FAMILIES (SSEF) PROVIDES WHOLE-FAMILY PROGRAMMING FOR EDUCATION, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ENRICHMENT FOR THE GREATER BOSTON SOUTH SUDANESE COMMUNITY. SSEF IS THE ONLY WHOLE-FAMILY RESOURCE DEDICATED TO SOUTH SUDANESE WHO HAVE RESETTLED IN MASSACHUSETTS. COMMITTED TO ENHANCING STRENGTHS, BUILDING SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND PROMOTING COMMUNITY, SSEF ASSISTS WITH NAVIGATING SYSTEMS, ACCESSING RESOURCES, BUILDING SKILLS, AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE SOUTH SUDAN'S HISTORY AND DISTINCT CULTURAL HERITAGE. SSEF DOES THIS BY CONNECTING SOUTH SUDANESE ADULTS AND THEIR CHILDREN WITH THE FOLLOWING: - ACCESSIBLE PRESCHOOL- SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES- COMMUNITY-BASED ENRICHMENT- ASSISTANCE WITH FINDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING- WHOLE-FAMILY EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS THAT MEET THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR- OUTREACH PROGRAMS, CROSS-CULTURAL EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE SOUTH SUDANESE ENRICHMENT FOR FAMILIES TRIES TO INTERVENE WITH INDIVIDUALS AND WITH THE COMMUNITY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES. CURRENTLY, SSEF'S AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE:EARLY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: SSEF FEELS VERY STRONGLY THAT EVERY CHILD OF THE SOUTH SUDANESE COMMUNITY SHOULD ATTEND PRESCHOOL. THE FAMILIES THEMSELVES BELIEVE STRONGLY ABOUT EDUCATION BUT PRESCHOOL IS VERY EXPENSIVE! SSEF GIVES FAMILIES A STIPEND FOR PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS AND HELPS THOSE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR VOUCHERS. DURING THE PANDEMIC A FEW PRESCHOOLS WERE OPEN AND OFFERED SCHOLARSHIPS. IN THE FALL OF 2021, PARENTS STARTED ENROLLING THEIR CHILDREN INTO PRESCHOOL AGAIN, AFTER CONCERNS WITH COVID-19 IN 2020.CAMP PROGRAM: SSEF HAVE A SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED 8 TO 17. THESE ARE TRADITIONAL CAMPS AND EDUCATIONAL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS.MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: AS MUCH AS SSEF CAN, IT MATCHES SOUTH SUDANESE WITH AN AMERICAN MENTOR. THIS CAN BE LONG-TERM OR SHORT-TERM. THE ORGANIZATION HAS OVER 25 MENTORS WHO WORK WITH SOUTH SUDANESE ON SCHOOL APPLICATIONS, DEBT PAYMENT STRUCTURING, BUDGETING, ACCESS TO SOCIAL AND LOCAL SERVICES, AND THE LIKE. DUE TO COVID-19, THIS PROGRAM WAS OFFERED VIRTUALLY.SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM: SSEF HAS A SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAM IN WHICH WE DO PRESENTATION IN SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES AND CHURCHES ON THE STORY OF THE "LOST BOYS AND GIRLS AND THE PLIGHT OF SOUTHERN SUDAN NOW. SSEF IS COMMITTED TO TEACHING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES FACING SUDAN. DUE TO COVID-19, THIS PROGRAM WAS OFFERED VIRTUALLY.GETTING AHEAD PROGRAM: STARTED AS A PILOT PROGRAM IN 2021. DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE LOWEST-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY OFFERING THEM FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR DRIVER'S EDUCATION, CITIZENSHIP, AUTO REPAIRS - ANYTHING THAT HELPS THEM TO GET AHEAD OF EXPENSES.WOMEN'S PROGRAM: DESIGNED TO HELP THE WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY, THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND ASSISTANCE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. SSEF'S GOAL THROUGH ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO HAVE THE COMMUNITY BE SELF-RELIANT AND AS RESILIENT AS POSSIBLE.
CAMP PROGRAM: WE HAVE A CAMP PROGRAM FOR THE CHILDREN 8 TO 14. ALL SUMMER RESIDENTIAL AND MANY DAY CAMPS WERE CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19. WE OFFERED VIRTUAL PROGRAM FOR KIDS FOCUSING ON YOGA, BOOK GROUP, AND COOKING CLASSES.
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM: SSEF HAS A SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAM IN WHICH WE DO PRESENTATION IN SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES AND CHURCHES ON THE STORY OF THE "LOST BOYS AND GIRLS AND THE PLIGHT OF SOUTHERN SUDAN NOW. WE ARE COMMITTED TO TEACHING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES FACING SUDAN. DUE TO COVID-19, THIS PROGRAM WAS OFFERED VIRTUALLY.MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: AS MUCH AS WE CAN, WE MATCH SOUTH SUDANESE WITH AN AMERICAN MENTOR. THIS CAN BE LONG TERM OR SHORT TERM. WE HAVE OVER 25 MENTORS WHO WORK WITH SOUTH SUDANESE ON SCHOOL APPLICATIONS, DEBT PAYMENT STRUCTURING, BUDGETING, ACCESS TO SOCIAL AND LOCAL SERVICES, AND THE LIKE.DUE TO COVID-19, THIS PROGRAM WAS OFFERED VIRTUALLY.COVID-19 PANDEMIC:THE SOUTH SUDANESE COMMUNITY WAS HIT VERY HARD BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. MANY WOMEN WORK IN NURSING HOMES, WHICH ARE HIGH RISK AND LOW PAYING JOBS. MANY MEN WORK IN HOTELS AND WERE LAID OFF. ALMOST ALL CHILDREN WERE LEARNING REMOTELY - ALL WERE HOME LEARNING WHICH WAS EXTREMELY STRESSFUL.SSEF OFFERED PROGRAMS DURING THE SUMMER WHICH WERE REMOTE. SSEF WAS ALSO GIVEN TWO GRANTS FOR EMERGENCY FUNDING USED WHERE FAMILIES WERE AFFECTED BY COVID-19. WE HAD PLANNED TO HOLD A GALA ON MAY 5, 2020 TO CELEBRATE THE LOST BOYS BEING HERE FOR 20 YEARS; HOWEVER, THE IN-PERSON GALA WAS CANCELLED. THE PANDEMIC CHANGED HOW WE USED THE MONEY FOR THE SUMMER PROGRAMS DURING 2020. SSEF DID NOT OFFER FUNDS FOR CAMP BUT INSTEAD OFFERED PROGRAMS AND OFFERED EQUIPMENT TO FAMILIES TO GET THE KIDS OUTSIDE AND ACTIVE.
EARLY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: SSEF FEELS VERY STRONGLY THAT EVERY CHILD OF THE SOUTH SUDANESE COMMUNITY SHOULD ATTEND PRESCHOOL. THE FAMILIES THEMSELVES BELIEVE STRONGLY ABOUT EDUCATION BUT PRESCHOOL IS VERY EXPENSIVE! SSEF GIVES FAMILIES A STIPEND FOR PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS AND HELPS THOSE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR VOUCHERS. DURING THE PANDEMIC A FEW PRESCHOOLS WERE OPEN AND OFFERED SCHOLARSHIPS. DUE TO COVID-19 RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS, MANY PARENTS DID NOT ENROLL THEIR CHILDREN INTO PRESCHOOL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Winship Koenig Executive Director & President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $59,998 |
Moses Geng Ajou Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $7,925 |
Ababa Abiem Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $5,038 |
William Maluil Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $1,252 |
Peter Chambang Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $375 |
Ellen Morgan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $126,317 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $347,742 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $104,150 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $474,059 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4,817 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,893 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $477,355 |
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. | $172,858 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,287 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,578 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $49,163 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,318 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,971 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,738 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,297 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $14,111 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,890 |
Travel | $2,250 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $3,388 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $345,865 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $585,834 |
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 | $3,615 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $589,449 |
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 | $554,158 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $35,291 |
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 | $589,449 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that South Sudanese Enrichment For Families Inc has recieved totaling $104,481.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Gloria Dei Foundation Inc Tyler, TX PURPOSE: SUMMER 2022 ENRICHMENT FOR MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $16,160 |
Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: CENTERS TO SUPPORT THE INDEPENDENCE OF SPECIFIC POPULATIONS | $15,000 |
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Lynn, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Brooks And Joan Fortune Family Foundation Inc Naples, FL PURPOSE: SUMMER EDUCATION PROJECT | $10,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,392 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Alfred P Sloan Foundation New York, NY | $2,105,880,634 | $192,527,982 |
Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance Corporation Boston, MA | $1,090,709,677 | $124,087,298 |
Mastercard Impact Fund Purchase, NY | $207,268,769 | $96,050,288 |
N H Higher Education Loan Corporation Concord, NH | $928,313,847 | $60,034,018 |
Arcus Foundation New York, NY | $264,733,626 | $35,703,685 |
Edward P Evans Andover, MA | $242,161,195 | $13,916,833 |
The Childrens Scholarship Fund New York, NY | $36,136,002 | $24,710,520 |
Math For America Inc New York, NY | $15,709,494 | $20,036,646 |
Ja Worldwide Inc Boston, MA | $14,229,210 | $21,801,943 |
The Posse Foundation Inc New York, NY | $120,660,725 | $44,739,225 |
Inner-City Scholarship Fund Inc New York, NY | $115,829,957 | $24,751,034 |
Joan And Irwin Jacobs Technion-Cornell Innovation Instit New York, NY | $205,040,861 | $18,316,542 |