Sisters Of The Skies Inc, operating under the name Sos, is located in Pearland, TX. 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. Sos 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, Sos generated $823.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 72.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $350.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 53.3% per year over the past 4 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
THE MISSION OF SISTERS OF THE SKIES, INC IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE PILOTS (WHICH CURRENTLY MAKES UP LESS THAN 1% OF ALL US-BASED PROFESSIONAL PILOTS) THROUGH FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP, MENTORSHIP, AND OUTREACH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022, SISTERS OF THE SKIES RECEIVED A CORPORATE GRANT FROM JPMORGAN CHASE IN SUPPORT OF THE AVIATE PROGRAM FOR 2 INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $142,500.IN ADDITION TO THEIR PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED AIRLINES, SISTERS OF THE SKIES AWARDED 16 AVAIATION TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2022. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE FUNDED THROUGH ITS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AND FUNDRAISING GALA AND CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS.
GIRLS ROCK WINGS (GROW)GROW IS AN ANNUAL AVIATION/STEM OUTREACH PROGRAM WHERE GIRLS OF COLOR BETWEEN THE AGES OF 10-18 YEARS OF AGE ARE EXPOSED TO THE FIELD OF AVIATION. THE GIRLS EXPERIENCE A DISCOVERY FLIGHT WITH A CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (CFI) WHO IS A WOMAN OF COLOR, TOUR AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER, DEVELOP A FLIGHT PLAN AND FLY THAT FLIGHT PLAN IN A SIMULATOR, AND TOUR A STATIC DISPLAY. THE 2022 GROW INITIATIVE EXPANDED TO TWO TEXAS CITIES.GROW DALLAS WAS SPONSORED BY AMERICAN AIRLINES AND HELD ON OCTOBER 22, 2022 AT HENRY B. TIPPIE NATIONAL AVIATION EDUCATION CENTER. APPROXIMATELY 30 GIRLS PARTICIPATED AND WERE SERVED BY 42 VOLUNTEERS.GROW HOUSTON WAS HELD ON MAY 7, 2022 AT THE HOUSTON SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT ELLINGTON FIELD. APPROXIMATELY 50 GIRLS PARTICIPATED AND WERE SERVED BY 72 VOLUNTEERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephanie R Grant Vice Chairdirector Of Develo | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Stephanie Hartsfield Board Membersecretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Diana Lugemwa Board Memberwebmaster | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nia Gilliam-Wordlaw Board Memberco-Founder | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Angel Hughes Board Memberco-Founder | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Theresa Claiborne Board Memberpresident | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $7,356 |
Fundraising events | $69,921 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $744,768 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $822,045 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $295 |
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 | -$1,070 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,151 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $823,421 |
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. | $210,640 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $500 |
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 | $2,824 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,530 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,976 |
Information technology | $9,121 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,509 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $102,643 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $3,595 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,138 |
All other expenses | $4,150 |
Total functional expenses | $350,917 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $622,223 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $148,250 |
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 | $4,627 |
Total assets | $775,100 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $167,500 |
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 | $167,500 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $607,600 |
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 | $775,100 |