Sojourner House
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 48
- Location
- Providence, RI
- Founding
- 01/1977
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 05-0370419
Organization Overview
Sojourner House is located in Providence, RI. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (L99) the organization is classified as: Housing & Shelter N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Sojourner House employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sojourner House 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 06/2021, Sojourner House generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 32.0% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BY PROVIDING CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND HOUSING FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING; AND TO EFFECT SYSTEMS CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOUSING PROGRAMS: SOJOURNER HOUSE PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO HELP THEM FIND AND SECURE HOUSING THROUGH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS, RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS. CLIENTS ARE ASSISTED IN LOCATING AN APARTMENT, AND THEY RECEIVE RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THROUGHOUT THEIR TIME IN THE PROGRAM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, WE PROVIDED 36,344 BED NIGHTS IN RAPID REHOUSING TO 152 CLIENTS AND 22,032 BED NIGHTS IN PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TO 68 CLIENTS, AS WELL AS 22,032 BED NIGHTS IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO 62 CLIENTS. THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS CLIENTS PAY PAST RENT, SECURITY DEPOSITS, AND UTILITY BILLS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, WE HELPED 258 CLIENTS FOR A TOTAL OF $404,928 IN SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
EMERGENCY AND SHELTER INTERVENTIONS: SOJOURNER HOUSE PROVIDES IMMEDIATE, EMERGENCY INTERVENTIONS TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. WE PROVIDE THREE EMERGENCY SHELTERS, INCLUDING A SPECIFIC SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM TAILORED FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. DURING THE FY 2021 YEAR, WE PROVIDED 10,703 BED NIGHTS TO 96 CLIENTS. OVER 2,600 HOTLINE CALLS WERE ANSWERED AND OVER 1,955 REFERRALS WERE MADE TO OTHER AGENCIES.
COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS: SOJOURNER HOUSE PROVIDES THE ONLY DROP-IN ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER IN THE GREATER PROVIDENCE AREA. CLIENTS CAN ACCESS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, SUPPORT GROUPS, CLINICAL THERAPY, HIV TESTING, IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY, AND OTHER RELATED PROGRAMS. DURING OUR 2021 FISCAL YEAR, WE PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 9,379 SESSIONS ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR A TOTAL OF 4,405 HOURS. OVER 120 CLIENTS RECEIVED CLINICAL SERVICES FOR 1,081 SESSIONS AND 947 HOURS. 157 TOTAL HIV TESTS WERE ADMINISTERED AND 1,593 PEOPLE WERE OUTREACHED THROUGH HIV EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS. A TOTAL OF 92 CLIENTS ATTENDED 234 SUPPORT GROUPS FOR 310 HOURS. ADDITIONALLY, 240 CLIENTS RECEIVED LEGAL IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY FOR 1,518 SESSIONS FOR A TOTAL OF 1,136 HOURS. FINALLY, SOJOURNER HOUSE ENVISIONS A WORLD FREE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND THEREFORE WE PROVIDE A WIDE ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, AND PROGRAMMING TO YOUTH OF ALL AGES. DURING THE FY 2021 FISCAL YEAR, SOJOURNER HOUSE PROVIDED 305 TOTAL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AND REACHED 5,547 PARTICIPANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Vanessa Volz Executive Director | Officer | 38 | $131,862 |
Laurie Devlin Director Of Finance | Officer | 38 | $61,206 |
Judith Clare Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brayden Puddington Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Mcdermott President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Prutha Patel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $478 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $163,476 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,111,405 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $843,675 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,118 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,119,034 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $113,723 |
| Investment income | $2,509 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $39,553 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,548 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,277,204 |
| 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. | $146,199 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,240 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,818,480 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,877 |
| Other employee benefits | $173,911 |
| Payroll taxes | $175,314 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $45,183 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $29,880 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,481 |
| Fees for services: Other | $50,585 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,766 |
| Office expenses | $67,070 |
| Information technology | $13,900 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,403,190 |
| Travel | $9,089 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $523 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,706 |
| Insurance | $34,546 |
| All other expenses | $58,318 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,274,288 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $175,635 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $200,609 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $610,517 |
| 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 | $30,455 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $771,009 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $548,643 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $20,605 |
| Total assets | $2,357,473 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $208,040 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $20,750 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $3,206 |
| 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 | $231,996 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,960,583 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $164,894 |
| 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 | $2,357,473 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sojourner House has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Harry M Miriam C & William C Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $209,793 |
| Earnings | $41,050 |
| Admin Expense | $1,253 |
| Net Contributions | $85,045 |
| Ending Balance | $334,635 |
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|---|---|---|
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Providence Building Sanitary And Educational Association Providence, RI | $18,624,699 | $5,416,407 |
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Citizens Housing & Planning Association Inc Boston, MA | $5,716,703 | $4,277,599 |
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Sojourner House Providence, RI | $2,357,473 | $4,277,204 |
Regional Housing Network Of Massachusetts Inc Boston, MA | $233,206 | $3,257,036 |
Hartford Interval House Inc Hartford, CT | $4,221,325 | $3,228,226 |
Transition House Inc Cambridge, MA | $2,547,259 | $3,056,188 |
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