So Oh Shinali Sister Project is located in Los Angeles, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. So OH Shinali Sister Project 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, So OH Shinali Sister Project generated $560.7k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $406.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 84.0% per year over the past 2 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
SOOH SHINALI SISTER PROJECT PROMOTES INDIGENOUS EDUCATION AND WELLNESS TO EMPOWER INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH CORE VALUES, INTER-GENERATION RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING ROOTED IN CULTURAL PRACTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION SERVICES: EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND TRAININGS INCLUDED THE DEVELOPMENT OF DECOLONIZING DATA GRAPHICS TO HELP DESTIGMATIZE UNDERSTANDINGS OF RESEARCH AND EMPOWER COMMUNITY TO ADVOCATE FOR NEEDS DIRECTLY THROUGH RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION. WE ALSO DEVELOPED NEW EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS ON SOCIAL JUSTICE IN EDUCATION AND SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, WE INITIATED A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN INCLUDING FIVE VIDEOS DESIGNED TO CENTER THE STRENGTHS OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH CONTEMPORARY VISIBILITY AND ACCURATE REPRESENTATION. THESE VIDEOS ALSO UPLIFT UNDERSERVED SUBPOPULATIONS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING: INDIGENOUS ELDERS, TWO-SPIRIT AND INDIGENOUS LGBTQPAI+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
WELLNES SERVICES: WE HOSTED A SERIES OF INDIGENOUS ARTS GATHERINGS THAT EXTEND OUR ORGANIZATIONS WORK INTERSECTING HOLISTIC WELLNESS SERVICES WITH COMMUNITY-DRIVEN, CULTURALLY-ROOTED PROGRAMMING. WE ALSO PROVIDED WELLNESS SUPPLIES TO OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH VARIOUS MEDICAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES TO SUPPORT BASIC NEEDS. WE ALSO PROVIDED ADVOCACY TRAINING AND CONNECTION TO PERTINENT RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDED WELLNESS TRAINING TO LOCAL/NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COLLEGES. WE ALSO FACILITATED CULTURAL WELLNESS SESSIONS SUCH AS BEADING AND BELONGING.
LEADERSHIP SERVICES: WE PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR OUR STAFF ON INDIGENOUS RESEARCH AND EVALUATION, INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP, TWO-SPIRIT AND INDIGENOUS LGBTQPAI+ ALLYSHIP, WORKPLACE WELLNESS, STRATEGIC PLANNING, DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT. THESE COLLECTIVE TRAININGS ADVANCED LEARNING, PROVIDED PRACTICAL SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES AND PREPARED OUR TEAM MEMBERS FOR INTERACTIONS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THESE TRAINING SESSIONS ALSO SHAPED OUR APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP OFFERINGS FOR OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, WE WERE TO EXTEND OUR OUTREACH EFFORTS THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMMING HANDOUTS AND INFORMATIONAL PAMPHLETS DISTRIBUTED AT LOCAL OUTREACH EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bridget Garcia Vera Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $15,589 |
Elizabeth Garcia Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Stephanie Guadron Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Cynthia Begay President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Monique Castro President | 5 | $0 | |
Kimberly Robertson Secretary | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $3,341 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $102,199 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $455,136 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $560,676 |
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 | $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 | $560,676 |
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. | $38,032 |
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 | $201,466 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,668 |
Payroll taxes | $38,852 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $652 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,541 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,016 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,762 |
Office expenses | $10,548 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,369 |
All other expenses | $51,962 |
Total functional expenses | $406,131 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $223,337 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $223,337 |
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 | $216,700 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,637 |
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 | $223,337 |