Sowega Rising is located in Albany, GA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sowega Rising 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, Sowega Rising generated $256.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $191.0k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE MOBILIZE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE WELLBEING QUALITY OF LIFE AND POLITICAL POWER OF MARGINALIZED SOUTHWEST GEORGIANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOOD INSECURITY/ HUNGER/ FOOD JUSTICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION RURAL HEALTH
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sherrell Byrd CEO | Officer | $0 | |
Amna Farooqi CFO | Officer | $0 | |
James Pratt Secretary | Officer | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
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 | $256,948 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $256,948 |
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 | $256,948 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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 | $2,500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,400 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $61,757 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,558 |
Office expenses | $4,465 |
Information technology | $1,931 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $25 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $47,393 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,622 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $51,902 |
Total functional expenses | $191,019 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $180,594 |
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 | $91,451 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $272,045 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,475 |
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 | $1,475 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $270,570 |
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 | $272,045 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Sowega Rising has recieved totaling $87,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Bvm Capacity Building Institute Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: General | $49,500 |
Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $15,000 |
Georgians For A Healthy Future Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | $13,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation Inc Tallahassee, FL | $33,820,067 | $62,895,567 |
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber Of Commerce Myrtle Beach, SC | $40,830,987 | $59,150,520 |
Orlando Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc Orlando, FL | $46,615,114 | $65,101,599 |
Greater Miami Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc Miami, FL | $31,705,005 | $32,926,540 |
Miami Association Of Realtors Inc Miami, FL | $56,284,695 | $21,744,917 |
Metropolitan Atlanta Chamber Of Commerce Inc Atlanta, GA | $19,028,351 | $14,011,506 |
Savannah Area Chamber Of Commerce Savannah, GA | $13,537,143 | $16,865,609 |
Orlando Regional Realtor Association Inc Orlando, FL | $41,443,880 | $9,652,407 |
Jacksonville Regional Chamber Of Commerce Inc Jacksonville, FL | $9,462,619 | $9,572,618 |
Charlotte Regional Realtor Association Inc Charlotte, NC | $53,438,404 | $12,494,849 |
Hilton Head Island Bluffton Chamber Of Commerce Hilton Head Island, SC | $3,721,536 | $8,774,772 |
North Carolina Association Of Realtors Inc Greensboro, NC | $31,160,587 | $11,391,480 |