Sojourner Center is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (P43) the organization is classified as: Family Violence Shelters, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Sojourner Center employed 129 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sojourner Center 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 09/2023, Sojourner Center generated $6.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 09/2023. 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
PROVIDING SHELTER AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES: SOJOURNER CENTER'S EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES A SAFE AND CONFIDENTIAL TRAUMA INFORMED LIVING ENVIRONMENT, STAFFED 24 HOURS PER DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE FLEEING A DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE SITUATION. ALL BASIC NEED ITEMS ARE PROVIDED UPON ARRIVAL AND THROUGHOUT THE INDIVIDUALS STAY AT SHELTER. CASE MANAGERS SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR PROGRESS TOWARDS HEALING AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL CLASSES FOCUSING ON TRAUMA, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION, SAFETY PLANNING. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE A LICENSED ONSITE CHILDCARE, LAY LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE READINESS AS WELL AS ACCESS TO ONSITE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES STABLE SUPPORTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR OBTAINING AND SUSTAINING SAFE PERMANENT HOUSING. PARTICIPANTS WORK WITH THEIR ASSIGNED CASE MANAGER TO DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUALIZED GOAL PLAN. TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, PARTICIPANTS HAVE ACCESS TO SOJOURNER CENTER'S COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, WHICH FOCUS ON THE MOST CRITICAL NEEDS RELATED TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY: FINANCIAL LITERACY, MANAGING A HOUSEHOLD AND BUDGETING, EDUCATION ATTAINMENT, AND WORKFORCE READINESS.
COMMUNITY OUTRACH: IN SOME CASES, VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE ARE STILL RESIDING WITH AN ABUSIVE PARTNER, OR MAY NOT NEED EMERGENCY OR TRANSITIONAL SHELTER. HOWEVER, THEY STILL WISH TO ADDRESS THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SOJOURNER CENTER WORKS WITH THIS POPULATION THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM. THROUGH TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, THE COMMUNITY-BASED OUTREACH PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES FOR WOMEN, MEN, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. CASE MANAGERS MEET PARTICIPANTS WHERE THEY ARE, OFTEN AT A SAFE PLACE IN THE COMMUNITY OR VIRTUALLY, TO PROVIDE SUPPORT RELATED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, AND TRAUMA. THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES PRESENTATIONS FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. SOJOURNER CENTER ALSO PARTICIPANTS IN MANY TASK FORCES, CITY AND COUNTY COUNCILS AND LOCAL COALITIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lorrie Henderson Chair/jfcs President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Jo Whitfield Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Linda Scott Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Terrence Daniels Director/jfcs CFO | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $36,785 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,609,240 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,812,577 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $787,950 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,458,602 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $14,427 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$278 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$10,863 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,544,655 |
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. | $66,302 |
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 | $2,984,261 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,690 |
Other employee benefits | $210,755 |
Payroll taxes | $239,808 |
Fees for services: Management | $400,025 |
Fees for services: Legal | $34 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,366 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $59,681 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $330,744 |
Information technology | $194,032 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $525,013 |
Travel | $22,866 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,221 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $433,335 |
Insurance | $77,952 |
All other expenses | $5,342 |
Total functional expenses | $6,390,421 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,070,575 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $732,251 |
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 | $27,406 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,256,479 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $28,157 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $77,129 |
Total assets | $10,191,997 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $353,939 |
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 | $2,787,525 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,041,774 |
Total liabilities | $4,183,238 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,803,315 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $205,444 |
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 | $10,191,997 |