South Sudanese Foundation is located in Moorhead, MN. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, 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. South Sudanese 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 12/2023, South Sudanese Foundation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 30.6% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF SOUTH SUDANESE FOUNDATION (SSF) IS TO BE A LIFE-CHANGING, TRANSFORMATIVE COMMUNITY FOR NEW AMERICAN FAMILIES WHERE EVERYONE ENCOUNTERS REMINDERS OF LOVE FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND MOVES FORWARD TOGETHER IN OUR NEW HOME OF FARGO-MOORHEAD. SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 2015, WE HAVE SUPPORTED AND UPLIFTED OVER 9,000 REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS, AND FAMILIES FROM THE SOUTH SUDANESE, SOMALIAN, NEPALESE, CONGOLESE, KURDISH, IRAQI, AND BHUTANESE COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SSF ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES (GENERAL OPERATING)THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO ELIMINATE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM BARRIERS TO FAMILY SUCCESS. THIS INCLUDESA. IMMEDIATE RELIEF, SUCH AS FOOD, SIGNING UP FOR SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS (SUCH AS GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, MORTGAGE/RENT ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION), TRANSLATION AND FORM-FILLING SERVICES, AND OVERALL CASE MANAGEMENT; B. PROMOTING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE;C. COMMUNITY-ORIENTED CULTURAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION AND MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL CULTURAL TRADITIONS; D. EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER/WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT;E. ADULT EDUCATION & ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES;F. LEGAL ASSISTANCE;G. REFERRAL SERVICES;H. FINANCIAL LITERACY INFORMATION. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS DURING 2022:1. 86% OF REGISTRANTS OF PROGRAM COMPLETE PROGRAM2. FOOD PANTRY - 500 BOXES FOOD/MONTH TO 120 FAMILIES, 3. ADULT ESL CLASSES - 55 ADULT STUDENTS/MONTHLY, 24 FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES - 120 SERVED, 4. WORKFORCE DEV: 120 GED, 40 CNA CERTIFICATE, 45 FORKLIFT CERTIFICATE, 60 PASSED CITIZENSHIP EXAMS, 5. AFTER SCHOOL/SUMMER PROGRAM - 750 CHILDREN/YR,
SSF ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES (GENERAL OPERATING)THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO ELIMINATE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM BARRIERS TO FAMILY SUCCESS. THIS INCLUDESA. IMMEDIATE RELIEF, SUCH AS FOOD, SIGNING UP FOR SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS (SUCH AS GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, MORTGAGE/RENT ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION), TRANSLATION AND FORM-FILLING SERVICES, AND OVERALL CASE MANAGEMENT; B. PROMOTING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE;C. COMMUNITY-ORIENTED CULTURAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION AND MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL CULTURAL TRADITIONS; D. EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER/WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT;E. ADULT EDUCATION & ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES;F. LEGAL ASSISTANCE;G. REFERRAL SERVICES;H. FINANCIAL LITERACY INFORMATION. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS DURING 2022:1. 86% OF REGISTRANTS OF PROGRAM COMPLETE PROGRAM2. FOOD PANTRY - 500 BOXES FOOD/MONTH TO 120 FAMILIES, 3. ADULT ESL CLASSES - 55 ADULT STUDENTS/MONTHLY, 24 FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES - 120 SERVED, 4. WORKFORCE DEV: 120 GED, 40 CNA CERTIFICATE, 45 FORKLIFT CERTIFICATE, 60 PASSED CITIZENSHIP EXAMS, 5. AFTER SCHOOL/SUMMER PROGRAM - 750 CHILDREN/YR,
YOUTH SERVICES (K-12)SSF SEEKS TO UPLIFT NEW AMERICAN YOUTH K-12 OF FARGO-MOORHEAD, SO THAT THEY MAY BECOME LIFE-LONG LEARNERS, DECISION-MAKERS, AND LEADERS IN THEIR NEW HOME, WHILE PROMOTING POSITIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND A CULTURE OF LEARNING WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. WE OFFER A. TUTORING AND MENTORING, INCLUDING TUTORING FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS AND OTHER CORE SUBJECTS SO THAT NEW AMERICAN YOUTH ARE NOT LEFT BEHIND ACADEMICALLY;B. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS;C. SUMMER CAMPS; D. YOUTH AT WORK (YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM)MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS DURING 2022:SUMMER CAMP: 620 CHILDREN/YOUTH GRADES K-12 (98% BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN) ATTENDED SUMMER CAMP; AFTER SCHOOL: 150 SERVED WITH MENTORING, TUTORING, ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES, & ACCELERATED EDUCATION COURSES.
YOUTH SERVICES (K-12)SSF SEEKS TO UPLIFT NEW AMERICAN YOUTH K-12 OF FARGO-MOORHEAD, SO THAT THEY MAY BECOME LIFE-LONG LEARNERS, DECISION-MAKERS, AND LEADERS IN THEIR NEW HOME, WHILE PROMOTING POSITIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND A CULTURE OF LEARNING WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. WE OFFER A. TUTORING AND MENTORING, INCLUDING TUTORING FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS AND OTHER CORE SUBJECTS SO THAT NEW AMERICAN YOUTH ARE NOT LEFT BEHIND ACADEMICALLY;B. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS;C. SUMMER CAMPS; D. YOUTH AT WORK (YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM)MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS DURING 2022:SUMMER CAMP: 620 CHILDREN/YOUTH GRADES K-12 (98% BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN) ATTENDED SUMMER CAMP; AFTER SCHOOL: 150 SERVED WITH MENTORING, TUTORING, ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES, & ACCELERATED EDUCATION COURSES.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (15+)BUILD A WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR THE NEW AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION TO OBTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT THROUGH CAREER COACHING, ACADEMIC AND WORKFORCE SKILLS TRAINING, WRAPAROUND SERVICES, AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT MENTORSHIP. 480 NEW AMERICANS GAIN EMPLOYMENT, 60 SECURE EMPLOYMENT/YEAR, ADD 5 NEW WORKFORCE TRAINING PARTNERS
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (15+)BUILD A WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR THE NEW AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION TO OBTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT THROUGH CAREER COACHING, ACADEMIC AND WORKFORCE SKILLS TRAINING, WRAPAROUND SERVICES, AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT MENTORSHIP. 480 NEW AMERICANS GAIN EMPLOYMENT, 60 SECURE EMPLOYMENT/YEAR, ADD 5 NEW WORKFORCE TRAINING PARTNERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Adil Abdelnour Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Philip Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Alex Cyusa Board Membe | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Agnes Majok Board Membe | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shamsa Issak Board Membe | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pastor Jacob Matiop Board Membe | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $838,940 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $352,319 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,191,259 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2 |
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 | $1,191,261 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,400 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,400 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $90,222 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,395 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,310 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $520,081 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,830 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,938 |
Travel | $117,199 |
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 | $4,303 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $188,761 |
Total functional expenses | $1,235,686 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,964 |
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 | $20,727 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $42,691 |
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 | $499,900 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $43,981 |
Total liabilities | $543,881 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$501,190 |
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 | $42,691 |