Sisters Of The Road
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 02/1981
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 93-0748169
Organization Overview
Sisters Of The Road is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (J22) the organization is classified as: Job Training, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Sisters Of The Road employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sisters Of The Road 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 06/2022, Sisters Of The Road generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
FOUNDED IN 1979, SISTERS OF THE ROAD HAS ALWAYS BEEN MORE THAN A CAFE. WE HAVE BEEN A TEST KITCHEN FOR IDEAS, SYSTEMS, AND PROGRAMS THAT WORK TO ALLEVIATE BOTH THE MATERIAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES FACED IN THE DAY-TO-DAY LIFE OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE VIOLENCE OF POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CAFE HOT MEALS/BARTER PROGRAM: SISTERS OF THE ROAD CAFE PROVIDES LOW COST MEALS TO PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR HAVE LOW INCOMES, TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM. THE COST OF THE MEAL IS $1.50, WHICH MAY BE PAID FOR IN CASH, WITH THE OREGON TRAIL BENEFIT CARD, A MEAL COUPON, OR WITH CREDIT EARNED BY WORKING THROUGH THE HOT MEALS/BARTER PROGRAM IN THE CAFE. MEALS ARE SERVED FREE OF CHARGE TO THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY AND UNABLE TO WORK DUE TO AGE, HEALTH, OR PARENTING RESPONSIBILITIES. THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, THE CAFE IS ABLE TO SERVE THE FRESHEST FOOD POSSIBLE AND BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE IN ALL OF OUR PRACTICES. SINCE THE BEGINNING OF PANDEMIC, HOWEVER, THE CAFE HAS BEEN OPENED INTERMITTENTLY. BARTER WORK HAS BEEN SUSPENDED SINCE MARCH 2020 TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 WHICH IS WHY MEALS WERE MADE FREE OF CHARGE. WE CONTINUED TO SERVE THE SAME HOMECOOKED MEALS WITH 40% FRESH PRODUCE/SALAD WITH VEGAN, VEGETARIAN OPTIONS ALONGSIDE FEW MORE DIFFERENT DRINK OPTIONS AND SNACKS.
OUR SYSTEMIC CHANGE TEAM DEVELOPS PROGRAMMING THAT SEEKS TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY AND HOUSELESSNESS. WE ARE GROUNDED IN THE UNDERSTANDING THAT PEOPLE FROM OUR CUSTOMER COMMUNITY SHOULD BE LEADING THIS WORK IN ECONOMIC JUSTICE. WE PROVIDE FOLKS A SPACE AND THE AUTONOMY TO TAKE ON THESE LEADERSHIP ROLES. OUR PROGRAMMING INCLUDES CAMPAIGN, COALITION, AND FOOD JUSTICE WORK. ACTIVE CAMPAIGNS INCLUDE: RIGHT TO REST ACT LEGISLATION, EVICTION REPRESENTATION FOR ALL, ESD AUDIT RESPONSE PARTICIPATION. WE CONTINUE OUR PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING COALITIONS: STOP THE SWEEPS, PORTLAND HARBOR COMMUNITY COALITION, VILLAGE COALITION, WISDOME OF THE ELDERS, WELCOME HOME, AND WESTERN REGIONAL ADVOCACY PROJECT. OUR FOOD JUSTICE PROGRAMMING CONTINUES WITH OUR FRESH CHANGE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PORTLAND FARMERS MARKET.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Art Rios Sr Board President | OfficerTrustee | 5.8 | $0 |
Gus Kroll Board Member, Secretary (july 2021-Feb. 2022) | OfficerTrustee | 3.8 | $0 |
Matt Chorpenning Board Member, Secretary (july 2021-Feb. 2022) | OfficerTrustee | 4.3 | $0 |
Doug Bloem Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3.8 | $0 |
Ed Edmo Board Member (april 2022 -June 2022) | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Travis Smith Treasurer (june 2022) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $11,561 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,079,451 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,707 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,091,012 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $888 |
| 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 | $1,092,055 |
| 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. | $61,104 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,559 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $482,906 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $83,406 |
| Payroll taxes | $56,953 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,392 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $94,816 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,372 |
| Office expenses | $13,028 |
| Information technology | $18,707 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $75,839 |
| Travel | $10 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,527 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,810 |
| Insurance | $7,532 |
| All other expenses | $7,974 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,118,139 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $220,923 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $998,633 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $26,036 |
| 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 | $5,925 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,915 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,258,432 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $67,041 |
| 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 | $67,041 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,191,391 |
| 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 | $1,258,432 |