Somali Bantu Association Of America

Organization Overview

Somali Bantu Association Of America is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Somali Bantu Association Of America employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Somali Bantu Association Of America 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, Somali Bantu Association Of America generated $689.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $697.5k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 44.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE SOMALI BANTU ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITHIN AND AMONG THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES COMPRISING NOT ONLY THE SOMALI BANTU COMMUNITY, BUT ALL REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS, AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF SERVICE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GENERAL NUMBER SERVED MONTHLY: 2900-6,012 AGES: 27% CHILDREN (AGES UP TO 21); 57% ADULTS (22-49); 16% (50-PLUS) GENDER: 64% MALE; 36% FEMALE STAFF VOLUNTEERS (REGULAR): 22 AUXILIARY VOLUNTEERS (CASUAL): 25 CLIENTS' NATIONS OF ORIGIN: SOMALIA, BURUNDI, CONGO, ETHIOPIA, UGANDA, SUDAN SAN DIEGO'S EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY (EST.): 30,000 TOTAL OF WHICH 10,000 ARE SOMALI (6,000 ARE SOMALI BANTU) TRANSPORTATION: 1 VAN MAKES AN AVERAGE OF 25-30 TRIPS PER WEEK FOR CLIENT TRANSPORT EMPLOYMENT & HOUSING JOB BANK: 572 ENROLLED PARTICIPANTS (FOR LOCAL JOBS, CHIEFLY SEASONAL OR TEMPORARY) JOB READINESS CLASS: 20 STUDENTS PER CYCLE (SIX-MONTH PROGRAM) JOB ASSESSMENT: 64 PARTICIPANTS PER MONTH (ONE-WEEK PROGRAM) HOUSING ASSISTANCE: 232 PEOPLE HELPED ACQUIRING, COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSE AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE (ANNUAL) LANGUAGE & CITIZENSHIP INTERPRETING NUMBER OF INTERPRETERS: 10 LANGUAGES EMPLOYED BY INTERPRETERS: ENGLISH AND SOMALI, MAI-MAI, KISWAHILI, KIZIGUA, PLUS NUMEROUS MINOR AFRICAN LANGUAGES AND DIALECTS LEGAL CASES ASSISTED: 310 MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS ASSISTED: 2,000 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 20 (DAILY CLASSES) ADDITIONAL "PRE-LITERACY" CLASS FOR STUDENTS WHOSE NATIVE LANGUAGES DON'T HAVE A WRITTEN FORM. CITIZENSHIP CLASSES INSTRUCTORS: 1 (1 MORE RECENTLY ADDED) PARTICIPANTS: 200 NEW CITIZENS: 217 HEALTH & SANITATION HEALTH/SANITATION INSTRUCTION (TO TEACH PEOPLE FROM RURAL AREAS GROUND RULES OF LIVING IN DENSELY POPULATED URBAN SETTINGS) INSTRUCTORS: 2 STUDENTS: 40 PER MONTH CLASSES: 2 PER DAY AT SOMALI BANTU ASSOCIATION STOREFRONT SIGNS AND FLIERS TO ATTRACT NEW STUDENTS AVAILABLE AT COMMUNITY CENTERS: ASSOCIATIONS, REFUGEE FORUM, ALLIANCE OF AFRICAN ASSISTANCE, SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENT OFFICES, ETC. YOUTH & PARENTING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES (CLASS OF 2019): 130 (TUTORING/MENTORING PARTICIPANTS) SOCCER COACHES: 4 TEAM MEMBERS: 24 GAMES PER YEAR: 13 PRACTICES: WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM (UNTIL 6 P.M. SCHOOL DAYS, 1-2 P.M. SATURDAY) STUDENTS ENROLLED: 35 GET HELP (BUDGETING, PERSONAL FINANCE, GANG DIVERSION, SUSTAINS CULTURE, DRUG PREVENTION.) ADULT MENTORS: 4 STUDENTS: 32 YOUTH COMMUNICATIONS CLASSES: 12 STUDENTS (32-HOUR COURSES) PARENTING CLASSES INSTRUCTORS: 2 PARENTS ENROLLED: 40 ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS SOMALI BANTU YOUTH (JUNE): 150 PEOPLE DANCE WORKSHOP: 20 PEOPLE HEALTH FAIR: 80 PEOPLE (SCREENINGS, EDUCATION, ETC.) JOB FAIR: 120 PARTICIPANTS LOW INCOME CELL PHONES: 186 PARTICIPANTS SIGNED-UP YOUTH GUN PREVENTION: 27 PARTICIPANTS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Said Abiyow
Executive Di
$53,127
Omar Abdi
Vice Chair
$0
Elizabelth Lopez
Director
$0
Patricia Moore
Secretary
$0
Garrett Cullen
Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $293,380
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$374,295
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$667,675
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 -$19,072
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $689,075

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Somali Bantu Association Of America has recieved totaling $25,007.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Alliance Healthcare Foundation

San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: 2022 MISSION SUPPORT GRANT

$25,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7
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