Soze Foundation is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R30) the organization is classified as: Intergroup & Race Relations, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Soze 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, Soze Foundation generated $372.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $492.5k during the year ending 12/2022. 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 SOZE FOUNDATION INC IS LED BY A COLLECTIVE OF ACTIVISTS, STORYTELLERS, ARTISTS, AND STRATEGIES THAT ENVISIONS A WORLD IN WHICH EVERY PERSON HAS THE ABILITY AND RESOURCES TO EMPOWER CHANGES IN THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE USE OF ART AND CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RETURNING CITIZENS PROJECTRIGHT OF RETURN FELLOWSHIP (FUNDED BY OPEN PHILANTHROPY PROJECTS) SUPPORTS ARTISTS WHO WERE FORMERLY INCARCERATED TO CREATE PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON MASS INCARCERATION AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
THE ARTIST + ACTIVIST FUND THE ARTIST + ACTIVIST FUND PROVIDED DIRECT RELIEF TO THOSE WHO WERE IMPACTED BY COVID-19. THE FUND SUPPORTED ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, IN A TIME WHEN MANY HAD LOST THEIR JOBS AND THEIR INCOME. THESE MICRO-GRANTS WERE MADE TO THOSE WHO APPLIED AND DELIVERED AS FAST AS THE FOUNDATION COULD MOVE.
WOMENS + REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTSWOMENS + REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IS A PROJECT FOCUSED ON RAISING AWARENESS AND SUPPORTING EDUCATION AROUND WOMENS ISSUES AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS.
IMMIGRATION CULTURE CHANGEIMMIGRATION CULTURE CHANGE IS A PROJECT SUPPORTING ARTISTS TO CREATE WORK ABOUT IMMIGRANTS IN AMERICA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Daniel Leon-Davis Secretarytreasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Paola Mendoza Vice Presidenttreasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Michael Skolnik President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Soze Productions Inc Professional Fees | 12/30/21 | $114,824 |
The Light Alliance Inc Production | 12/30/21 | $108,036 |
Jesse Krimes Artist | 12/30/21 | $140,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $19,647 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $352,929 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $372,576 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $372,576 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $25,600 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,983 |
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 | $10,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $86,438 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $16,126 |
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 | $492,469 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $644,842 |
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 | $644,842 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,000 |
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 | $20,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $553,592 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $71,250 |
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 | $644,842 |
Over the last fiscal year, Soze Foundation has awarded $25,000 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
THE TRAYVON MARTIN FOUNDATION | | | $5,000 |
THE PUBLIC THEATER | | | $10,000 |
ULTRAVIOLET | | | $5,000 |
NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES ASSOC | | | $5,000 |