Social Justice Sewing Academy
- Assets
- $90.9k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Antioch, CA
- Founding
- 01/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-3672824
Organization Overview
Social Justice Sewing Academy is located in Antioch, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Social Justice Sewing Academy 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, Social Justice Sewing Academy generated $130.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $155.1k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOUNDED IN 2016, THE SOCIAL JUSTICE SEWING ACADEMY IS AN ART PROGRAM THAT BRIDGES ARTISTIC EXPRESSION WITH ACTIVISM. BY USING TEXTILE ART AS A VEHICLE FOR PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION AND COMMUNITY COHESION SJSA EMPOWERS YOUTH TO BECOME AGENTS OF SOCIAL CHANGE. WE BRING TOGETHER ARTIST-MENTORS, YOUTH, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO LEARN AND CREATE THROUGH COMMUNITY-CENTERED PROJECTS. USING ART AS AN ORGANIZED METHODOLOGY, WE PROMOTE A MODEL THAT ACTIVELY ENGAGES IN CONVERSATIONS WITH OUR SURROUNDING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE LENS OF CONTEMPORARY ART. WE SUPPORT YOUTH TO BECOME CIVICALLY ENGAGED ARTISTS AS THEY ARE CHALLENGED TO TACKLE CURRENT SOCIAL ISSUES IN THEIR COMMUNITY THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT THEIR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND QUILT MAKING - CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS AROUND THE US TO TEACH UNDERSERVED YOUTH ABOUT SOCIAL JUSTICE BY MAKING QUILT BLOCKS. TAKING THOSE QUILT BLOCKS AND GETTING THEM SEWN UP INTO QUILTS AND HAVING THOSE QUILTS EXHIBITED AT MUSEUMS AND EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
INCUBATOR PROGRAM - PROVIDING $1,000 GRANTS TO UNSERVED YOUTH TO DEVELOP A BUSINESS PLAN AND START THEIR BUSINESS.
REMEMBRANCE BANNERS - THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF MAKING BANNERS WITH THE NAME AND FACE OF A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN VIOLENTLY KILLED. MOSTLY DUE TO GUN VIOLENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sara Trail Founder | 15 | $15,000 | |
Lauren Black Executive Director | 15 | $0 | |
Jeannie La Bate Board Member | 3 | $0 | |
Sally Otis President | 3 | $0 | |
Cassandra Mckee Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
Amy Barrett-Daffin Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $84,251 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $46,216 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $130,467 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $15,000 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $11,602 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $3,808 |
| Other expenses | $124,720 |
| Total expenses | $155,130 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $90,933 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $90,933 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $90,933 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Social Justice Sewing Academy has recieved totaling $10,648.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
Synchrony Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $148 |
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