Southern Smoke Foundation
- Assets
- $5.8m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 12/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 81-2423050
Organization Overview
Southern Smoke Foundation is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Southern Smoke Foundation employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Smoke Foundation 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, Southern Smoke Foundation generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 27.2% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SOUTHERN SMOKE IS A CRISIS RELIEF ORGANIZATION FOR PEOPLE IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CHICAGO RESTAURANT WORKER RELIEF FUND WAS CREATED TO HELP CHICAGO RESTAURANT, BAR AND COFFEE SHOP WORKERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP FROM THE COVID-19 CRISIS. THIS FUND PROVIDES EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANTS BASED ON NEED TO THESE WORKERS WHO HAVE LOST WAGES OR EMPLOYMENT DUE TO THE SHUTDOWN FOR THE PANDEMIC. GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO APPLICANTS WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING DEMONSTRATED NEED, AS ASSESSED BY SOUTHERN SMOKE FOUNDATION. DURING 2022, GRANTS TOTALING $230,000 WERE AWARDED TO 60 APPLICANTS THROUGH THE CHICAGO RESTAURANT WORKER RELIEF FUND.
SOUTHERN SMOKE PROVIDES FUNDING TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY WHO ARE IN CRISIS. ESTABLISHED IN 2016, OUR EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND HAS DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN $10.6 MILLION TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY IN CRISIS. RECIPIENTS IN CRISIS EXPERIENCE NEEDS RELATED TO MEDICAL BILLS, CAR ACCIDENTS, WEATHER CATASTROPHES, FAMILY SUPPORT ASSISTANCE, AND MENTAL HEALTH. IN 2022, THE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND PROVIDED RELIEF TO 263 INDIVIDUALS. TO QUALIFY FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDING, RECIPIENTS MUST HAVE WORKED IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY FOR A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS AND AN AVERAGE OF 30 HOURS PER WEEK. EVERY APPLICANT MUST SHOW PROOF OF SUCH EMPLOYMENT BY PROVIDING PAYCHECK STUBS AND/OR W2S.
SOUTHERN SMOKE PROVIDES FREE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO FOOD AND BEVERAGE WORKERS AS WELL AS THEIR CHILDREN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Petter Pettersen President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kevin Gee Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kristy Bradshaw Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Martha Paterson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Leighann Bakunas Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chree Boydstun Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,033,234 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,457,017 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $176,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,490,251 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$158,246 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,332,005 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $63,744 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $897,497 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $166,363 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,463 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $761,794 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $46,002 |
| Payroll taxes | $67,993 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $300 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,976 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $93,694 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,209 |
| Office expenses | $44,847 |
| Information technology | $24,316 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $87,065 |
| Travel | $21,901 |
| 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 | $1,128 |
| Insurance | $35,655 |
| All other expenses | $8,085 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,425,858 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $534,179 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,850,318 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $266,014 |
| 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 | $2,668 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $102,819 |
| Total assets | $5,755,998 |
| 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 | $107,355 |
| Total liabilities | $107,355 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,878,739 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $769,904 |
| 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 | $5,755,998 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Southern Smoke Foundation has awarded $56,266 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Scholarships | $19,306 |
CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Scholarships | $36,960 |