Sonje Ayiti Organization Inc
- Assets
- $395.1k
- Revenue
- $581.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Linden, MI
- Founding
- 12/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 03-0550884
Organization Overview
Sonje Ayiti Organization Inc is located in Linden, MI. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sonje Ayiti Organization Inc 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, Sonje Ayiti Organization Inc generated $581.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $520.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.5% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SONJE AYITI IS A GROUP OF HAITIAN AND INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIANS WHO ARE COLLABORATING TO UPLIFT THE HAITIAN COMMUNITY THRU EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND HEALTH PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PATHWAY TO A BETTER LIFE: IN AREAS LIKE PHAETON AND PAULETTE, WHICH LACK EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SELF-EMPLOYMENT IS THE ONLY OPTION FOR MOST HOUSEHOLDS. THE CLM 18 MONTH GRADUATION APPROACH OFFERS A UNIQUE CHANCE TO FAMILIES THAT LACK THE MEANS AND THE KNOW-HOW TO START ACTIVITIES ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE TOO POOR TO BENEFIT FROM THE CREDIT. AFTER ONLY 18 MONTHS THEY DEVELOP DEPENDABLE LIVES. THE PARTICIPANTS LEARN TO MANAGE INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES AND THEN RECEIVE THE ASSETS THEY NEED TO JUMP START THEIR ACTIVITIES. THEY RECEIVE CLOSE ACCOMPANIMENT THROUGH WEEKLY HOME VISITS THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM.
EDUCATION PROGRAM: THE CIMA SCHOOL OF HOPE CONSISTING OF 27 EMPLOYEES INCLUDING ADMINS, TEACHERS, COOKS AND JANITORS AND 300 STUDENTS WAS ORIGINALLY HOUSED IN UNICEF TENT WITH A TARP DIVIDING KINDERGARTEN (AGES 3-5) AND 1ST GRADE (AGES 7-12) CLASSES. THE SCHOOL NOW HOUSES STUDENTS FROM PRE-K THRU GRADE 9. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES EACH STUDENT A UNIFORM -SEWN BY A GROUP OF PARENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR AND BOOKS. THERE IS NOW A SCHOOL BUILDING IN PLACE FOR ALL OF THE STUDENTS AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING AND WE HAVE BEGUN CONSTRUCTION OF AN OPEN AIR CAFETERIA/COMMUNITY CENTER.
MEDA PROGRAM: PROVIDES BUSINESS ADVISORY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR 500 SINGLE MOTHERS IN NORTHERN HAITI WHO ARE AGE 18-35 AND HAVE AT LEAST ONE CHILD IN SCHOOL TO INCREASE THEIR INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES. CEDEL HAITI, A KNOWN HAITIAN INSTITUTION WITH NINE YEARS EXPERIENCE, TRAINS ALL 500 MOTHERS IN ENTREPRENUERSHIP, BUSINESS PLANS, STRATEGIC PLANS, MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gabrielle Aurel CEO And Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $0 |
Carol Lyvers Education Sponsor Director | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Kathleen Kool CFO | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Heather Hall International Development Dir | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Francis Wray Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Steve Mathieu COO | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $555,477 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $555,477 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $49 |
| 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 | $580,979 |
| 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. | $38,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,700 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $121,949 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,597 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,194 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,244 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,980 |
| Advertising and promotion | $875 |
| Office expenses | $2,337 |
| Information technology | $2,924 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,547 |
| 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 | $12,065 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $16,791 |
| Total functional expenses | $520,370 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $235,167 |
| 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 | $159,962 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $395,129 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $395,129 |
| 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 | $395,129 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sonje Ayiti Organization Inc has recieved totaling $10,558.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Globalgiving Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: FUNDS RAISED BY GLOBALGIVING AND DISBURSED TO MEET DONOR EXPECTATIONS | $10,558 |
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