Sister Song Inc
- Assets
- $13.3m
- Revenue
- $8.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 08/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 51-0544927
Organization Overview
Sister Song Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sister Song Inc employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sister Song 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, Sister Song Inc generated $8.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 39.8% 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.
Since 2021, Sister Song Inc has awarded 34 individual grants totaling $961,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE THROUGH SECURING HUMAN RIGHTS. ALSO, TO EDUCATE WOMEN OF COLOR ON REPRODUCTIVE AND SEXUAL HEALTH RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SISTERSONG ADVANCES THE HUMAN RIGHT FOR OPPRESSED WOMEN AND TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL BODILY AUTONOMY, HAVE CHILDREN OR NOT AS DESIRED, AND PARENT IN SAFETY WITH ADEQUATE RESOURCES. THIS IS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE (RJ).PROGRAMMING: RESPONSIVE ORGANIZING & ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP ADVANCES RJ IN GA, NC, KY, THE SOUTH, AND NATIONALLY.THE RJ TRAINING PROGRAM PREPARES ACTIVISTS TO JOIN OR LEAD RJ ORGANIZING.ARTISTS UNITED FOR RJ FACILITATES BIPOC ARTISTS TO CREATE ARTWORK TO SHIFT CULTURE TO RJ.THE LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX CONFERENCE IS THE NATION'S LARGEST CONVENING OF BIPOC RJ ADVOCATES. THE RJ LEADERSHIP SUMMIT CONVENES LEADERS FROM ALL RJ GROUPS FOR MOVEMENT-WIDE STRATEGIC PLANNING. THE RJ COVID COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZES RJ ORGANIZERS TO SUPPORT MOVEMENT NEEDS FOR COVID-19 AND BEYOND.THE TRUST BLACK WOMEN PARTNERSHIP CONVENES BLACK-LED GROUPS TO ADVANCE BLACK RJ NATIONALLY.THE SOUTHERN RJ ROUNDTABLE CONVENES ALL SOUTHERN RJ GROUPS TO BUILD COLLECTIVE POWER.THE BIRTH JUSTICE INITIATIVE PROVIDES ESSENTIAL BABY SUPPLIES, BIPOC BIRTHWORKER SUPPORT WITH AN RJ LENS, AND TRAINING TO PROTECT BIPOC MAMAS' HEALTH.WIDE-REACHING PARTNERSHIPS ENGAGE MULTITUDES IN RJ BY ADVISING LARGE MEMBERSHIP GROUPS TO DO SO.MEDIA WORK DRAWS ATTENTION TO RJ ISSUES, ANALYSES, AND LEADERSHIP.THE SOUTHEAST ALLIANCE FOR REPRODUCTIVE EQUITY, CO-LED WITH PARTNERS, TRAINS SOUTHERN WHITE-LED REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS GROUPS TO HELP DISMANTLE WHITE SUPREMACY AND COLLABORATE WITH RJ GROUPS.AMPLIFY GA, WITH SEVERAL PARTNERS, BUILDS RJ ORGANIZING HOTSPOTS IN GA.THE GA RELIGIIOUS REFUSALS COHORT, CO-LED WITH PARTNERS, ENGAGES PEOPLE OF FAITH TO FIGHT RELIGIOUS REFUSAL POLICIES THAT USE RELIGION AS AN EXCUSE TO DENY HUMAN RIGHTS.TWO GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS PROVIDE FUNDING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO GRASSROOTS GROUPS ADVANCING RJ FOR BLACK LIVES OR BIRTH AND PARENTING JUSTICE.THE WOMEN OF COLOR HEALING JUSTICE CONSORTIUM PROVIDES BIPOC HEALERS TO SUPPORT RJ ORGANIZERS THROUGH ORGANIZING WORK-RELATED TRAUMA.MEMBERSHIP & FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE TO RJ ORGANIZERS AND GROUPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Monica Simpson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $116,431 |
Xaelah Jarrett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Estrada Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Stephanie Lozano Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Park Cannon Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lindsey Goodwin Board Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $100,900 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,381,023 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,481,923 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,319 |
| Investment income | $2,469 |
| 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 | $8,489,711 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $961,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $32,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,391,744 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,289 |
| Other employee benefits | $262,285 |
| Payroll taxes | $114,309 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,680 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $150,606 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,419,904 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,137 |
| Office expenses | $297,428 |
| Information technology | $47,471 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $41,009 |
| Travel | $298,968 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $189,378 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,665 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,244,873 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,666,902 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,608,215 |
| 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 | $13,275,117 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $219,330 |
| 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 | $219,330 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,739,863 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,315,924 |
| 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 | $13,275,117 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sister Song Inc has awarded $961,000 in support to 34 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT TO FURTHER RJ MISSION | $50,000 |
Detroit, MI PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT TO FURTHER RJ MISSION | $50,000 |
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT TO FURTHER RJ MISSION | $50,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT TO FURTHER RJ MISSION | $50,000 |
Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: TO EXCLUSIVELY SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE "ASSATA'S DAUGHTERS" PROJECT (FISCAL SPONSOR FOR ASSATA'S DAUGHTERS) | $50,000 |
Santa Fe, NM PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT TO FURTHER RJ MISSION | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 52 grants that Sister Song Inc has recieved totaling $8,893,858.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: 78184 SUPPORTING SISTERSONG IN CREATING A GRANTMAK | $3,016,427 |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: 78184 SUPPORTING SISTERSONG IN CREATING A GRANTMAK | $1,483,573 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $537,500 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $463,054 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $300,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Montgomery Community Action Committee Montgomery, AL | $13,253,001 | $19,355,950 |
Economic Improvement Council Inc Edenton, NC | $4,246,156 | $20,948,013 |
Catholic Charities Of Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN | $6,708,389 | $19,282,106 |
Society Of St Vincent De Paul South Pinellas Inc St Petersburg, FL | $20,224,703 | $21,064,190 |
Country Club Of Landfall Wilmington, NC | $36,040,032 | $19,318,350 |
Miracle Hill Ministries Inc Greenville, SC | $35,712,614 | $22,314,976 |
Community Service Programs Of West Alabama Inc Tuscaloosa, AL | $11,169,657 | $19,088,639 |
Catholic Charities Bureau Jacksonville, FL | $12,649,665 | $19,074,889 |
Pee Dee Community Action Agency Florence, SC | $4,501,947 | $18,161,366 |
Action Pathways Inc Fayetteville, NC | $19,024,818 | $19,740,388 |
Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency Dunlap, TN | $24,351,699 | $17,068,562 |
Western Carolina Community Action Inc Hendersonville, NC | $8,009,014 | $16,309,816 |