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 12/2022, Social Justice Sewing Academy generated $234.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $96.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 3 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:
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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:
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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.
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.
MEMORIAL QUILTS - MAKING QUILTS FROM THE CLOTHING OF PEOPLE VIOLENTLY KILLED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Katrinka Trail President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Emory Christian Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeannine La Bate Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Martha Wolfe Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Sara Trail Board Member | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $221,146 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $221,146 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,172 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$8,103 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $234,215 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $57,277 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,505 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,200 |
Travel | $25,620 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $96,363 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $228,785 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $228,785 |
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 | $228,785 |
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 | $228,785 |