The Sonder Project Inc is located in Destin, FL. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sonder 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 12/2023, Sonder Project Inc generated $560.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $576.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.0% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWERING IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES THROUGH HIGH-IMPACT, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WATER IS OUR RIGHT - CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - 12 DEEP-WELL BOREHOLES DRILLED, INCLUDING ONE SOLAR-POWERED SYSTEM PROVIDING DEPENDABLE CLEAN WATER FOR A PUBLIC, SECONDARY BOARDING SCHOOL IN MALAWI. IN TOTAL, PROVIDING ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER FOR 6,305 PEOPLE. CONTINUED SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING 43 WELLS. TRAINED AND DISTRIBUTED 51 SAWYER WATER FILTERS TO FAMILIES TOO REMOTE TO BENEFIT FROM EXISTING WATER PUMPS.
STRENGTHENING SCHOOLS - CREATING QUALITY EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS - COMPLETED THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SCHOOL BLOCKS AND LATRINES FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN MALAWI AND BURKINA FASO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BUILDON. PROCURED AND DISTRIBUTED A TOTAL OF 2,198 LOCAL TEXTBOOKS AND TEACHER GUIDES ACROSS TWO PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN MALAWI.
EDUCATION IS POWER - STUDENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM - 171 STUDENTS IN THE '22 - '23 SCHOOL YEAR PROVIDED WITH THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND WORK TOWARDS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. SEVEN OF OUR STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED SECONDARY SCHOOL.
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE - COMMUNITY FARM PROJECT - CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF OUR 11+ ACRE SOLAR-IRRIGATED, COMMUNITY FARM IN BURKINA FASO INCLUDING THE COMPLETION OF NINE WATER CATCHMENTS AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW INDIVIDUAL PLOT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chad Zibelman CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $103,088 |
Travis Meyer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Betsy San Miguel Director Thru Nov 2023 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Missy Shields Rahman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Keisha Sprenkle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacob Watkins Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Faissal Provided All Materials & Labor For 2 Irr | 12/30/18 | $137,237 |
Jp Construction & Design Home Repair Work In Panama City Post Hur | 12/30/18 | $113,156 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $71,919 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $474,221 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,247 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $546,140 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,631 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$31,905 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $92 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $560,799 |
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. | $111,940 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,179 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $56,079 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $17,091 |
Payroll taxes | $22,331 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,693 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $10,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $34,359 |
Office expenses | $14,403 |
Information technology | $11,723 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,991 |
Travel | $30,506 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,797 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,110 |
Insurance | $5,137 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $576,458 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $125,744 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $209,841 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $21,798 |
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 | $34,625 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,705 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $402,713 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,181 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $8,233 |
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 | $12,414 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $390,299 |
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 | $402,713 |