Sowega Rising
- Assets
- $822.5k
- Revenue
- $626.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Albany, GA
- Founding
- 05/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 83-2761941
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, Sowega Rising generated $626.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $561.1k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
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
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT:ENGAGED A TOTAL OF 19,669 VOTERS IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA COLLECTED A TOTAL OF 276 PLEDGES TO VOTE, MADE 17,808 CALLS TO VOTERS, CANVASSED 1,585 HOUSEHOLDS, RECRUITED 12 NEW CANVASSERS, LAUNCHED A HIGHER ED INITIATIVE RURAL HEALTH: MEDICAID UNWINDING PHOEBE PARTNERSHIP- $15,000 INVESTMENT, PARTICIPATED IN OVER 75 EVENTS LAUNCHED GOOD LIFE FAMILY HEALTH FEST- JULY 29, 2024 ADVOCACY:BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH- ERADICATE MATERNAL MORTALITY IN GEORGI NOW CAMPAIGN, FEDERAL MEDICAID EXPANSION ADVOCACY RESEARCH:PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY- GEORGIA BUDGET AND POLICY INSTITUTE SNAP LISTENING SESSIONS, COLQUITT COUNTY,, $17K- GEORGIA DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC HEALTH BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH:MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE CENTER FOR MATERNAL HEALTH EQUITY PARTNERSHIP - WHITE PAPERS RELEASED AND PUBLISHED PERINATAL COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR 20 WOMEN IN SWGA EARLY COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION: EARLY COUNTY BABY SHOWER & CUTHBERT BABY SHOWER
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sherrell Byrd Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | $80,000 | |
Amna Farooqi Chair Emeritus | Officer | $0 | |
Michael Harper Board Chair | Officer | $0 | |
Clinton Banks Vicks CFO | Officer | $0 | |
Alana Simmons Board Secretary | Officer | $0 | |
Maggie Boxey Board Member | Officer | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $11,650 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $614,380 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $626,030 |
| 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 | $626,930 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,075 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,600 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $224,785 |
| 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 | $417 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,488 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $72,984 |
| Advertising and promotion | $63,835 |
| Office expenses | $47,074 |
| Information technology | $35,535 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,521 |
| Travel | $45,471 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,801 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $561,086 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $738,278 |
| 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 | $84,207 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $822,485 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$225 |
| 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 | -$225 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $822,710 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $822,485 |