Southern Invitational Smoke

Organization Overview

Southern Invitational Smoke is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Southern Invitational Smoke employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Invitational Smoke 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 12/2021, Southern Invitational Smoke generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2021. 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

SOUTHERN SMOKE IS A CRISIS RELIEF ORGANIZATION FOR PEOPLE IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CHICAGO RESTAURANT WORKER RELIEF FUND WAS CREATED TO HELP CHICAGO RESTAURANT, BAR AND COFFEE SHOP WORKERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP FROM THE COVID-19 CRISIS. THIS FUND PROVIDES EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANTS BASED ON NEED TO THESE WORKERS WHO HAVE LOST WAGES OR EMPLOYMENT DUE TO THE SHUTDOWN FOR THE PANDEMIC. GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO APPLICANTS WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING DEMONSTRATED NEED, AS ASSESSED BY SOUTHERN SMOKE FOUNDATION. DURING 2021, GRANTS TOTALING $2,092,414.00 WERE AWARDED TO 409 APPLICANTS THROUGH THE CHICAGO RESTAURANT WORKER RELIEF FUND.


SOUTHERN SMOKE PROVIDES FUNDING TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY WHO ARE IN CRISIS. ESTABLISHED IN 2016, OUR EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND HAS DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN $8.3 MILLION TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY IN CRISIS. RECIPIENTS IN CRISIS EXPERIENCE NEEDS RELATED TO MEDICAL BILLS, CAR ACCIDENTS, WEATHER CATASTROPHES, FAMILY SUPPORT ASSISTANCE, AND MENTAL HEALTH. IN 2021, THE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND PROVIDED RELIEF TO 577 INDIVIDUALS. TO QUALIFY FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDING, RECIPIENTS MUST HAVE WORKED IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY FOR A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS AND AN AVERAGE OF 30 HOURS PER WEEK. EVERY APPLICANT MUST SHOW PROOF OF SUCH EMPLOYMENT BY PROVIDING PAYCHECK STUBS AND/OR W2S.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kathryn Lott
Executive Dir.
$130,000
Kevin Gee
Vice President
$0
Petter Pettersen
President
$0
Martha Paterson
Secretary
$0
Kristy Bradshaw
Treasurer
$0
Leighann Bakunas
Board Member
$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$2,808,778
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,808,778
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,442
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 $2,810,220

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Southern Invitational Smoke has awarded $517,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HARVEY

PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE FOR 139 MEMBERS OF THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY

$501,000

LEGACY COMMUNITY HEALTH

PURPOSE: IN HONOR OF PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHERN SMOKE FESTIVAL 2017 AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO 139 PEOPLE AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY

$10,000

VICTIMS OF NAPA AND SONOMA COUNTY FIRE RELIEF

PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS OF NAPA AND SONOMA WHO SUFFERED FROM TRAGIC FIRES

$6,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Southern Invitational Smoke has recieved totaling $698,600.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Restaurant Workers Community Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.

$611,000
Fairfield Countys Community Foundation Inc

Norwalk, CT

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.

$50,000
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$25,000
Edward R Fisher Charitable Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$10,000
Stable Road Foundation

Venice, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$2,500
Circle Of Service Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: MATCHING/DISCRETIONARY

$100
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