Saje

Organization Overview

Saje is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (E60) the organization is classified as: Health Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Saje employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Saje 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, Saje generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.8% per year over the past 7 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.

Since 2016, Saje has awarded 34 individual grants totaling $2,235,287. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SAJE BUILDS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND POWER FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TENANT RIGHTS: THIS AREA IS PART OF OUR "PEOPLES RIGHT TO HOUSING" STRATEGIC AREA. EACH YEAR, WE SERVE OVER 450 FAMILIES IN OUR TENANT CLINICS AND EDUCATE FAMILIES ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AS TENANTS. WE ALSO EDUCATE TENANTS ABOUT LARGER ISSUES OF GOVERNANCE AND SUPPORT THEM AS THEY LEARN TO BE ADVOCATES FOR THEMSELVES WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. BASED ON TENANT EXPERIENCES, WE DEVELOP TENANT-SUPPORTING POLICIES AND TRAIN COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING AND ECONOMIC SECURITY OF TENANTS, INCLUDING RENT CONTROL, TENANT ANTI-HARASSMENT PROVISIONS, AND JUST-CAUSE EVICTION REQUIREMENTS. OUR WORK ALSO ADDRESSES DISASTER RECOVERY AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN WAYS THAT PROVIDE BENEFITS FOR EVERYONE IN SOCIETY.


EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT: THIS AREA INCLUDES WORK DONE AS PART OF OUR "PEOPLES CONTROL OF LANDX AND "RIGHT TO JOBS WITH DIGNITY" STRATEGIC AREAS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM AREA, WE SUPPORT RESIDENT LEADERS AS THEY FIGHT FOR COMMUNITY-SERVING LAND USE POLICIES SUCH AS INCLUSIONARY ZONING INITIATIVES, INCREASED FUNDING FOR GREENSPACE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS, AND SOCIAL HOUSING. WE OFTEN WORK WITH COALITIONS SUCH AS THE ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY TRANSIT - LOS ANGELES (ACT LA) OR THE UNITED NEIGHBORS IN DEFENSE AGAINST DISPLACEMENT (UNIDAD), AND DEVELOP INNOVATIVE POLICIES BASED ON COMMUNITY INPUT. WITH THE FIGUEROA CORRIDOR JOBS COALITION, WE HELP PLACE LOCAL RESIDENTS IN LIVING-WAGE JOBS IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS.


HEALTHY HOUSING: THIS AREA IS PART OF OUR "PEOPLES RIGHT TO HOUSING" STRATEGIC AREA. EACH YEAR, WE REACH HUNDREDS OF HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES RENT ESCROW ACCOUNT PROGRAM, AND THROUGH OUR CLINICS AND WORKSHOPS WE EDUCATE FAMILIES ABOUT HOW TO USE HEALTHIER CLEANING METHODS IN THEIR HOMES. WE ALSO SUPPORT TENANTS AS THEY LEARN TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR RIGHT TO A HEALTHY HOME WITH THEIR LANDLORD AND WORK WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND MUNICIPAL STAFF TO IMPROVE HEALTH-PROMOTING POLICIES SUCH AS IMPROVED CODE ENFORCEMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cynthia Strathmann
Executive Dir.
$71,362
Eric Ares
President
$0
Nona Randois
Vice President
$0
Francisco Cendejas
Secretary
$0
Mike Neely
Treasurer
$0
Rev John Cager
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$102,933
Related organizations$0
Government grants $584,587
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,375,968
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,063,488
Total Program Service Revenue$14,121
Investment income $321
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$8,749
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,069,181

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Saje has awarded $388,409 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE PART IV

$89,000

ESPERANZA COMMUNITY HOUSING

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE PART IV

$89,000

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDUCATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE PART IV

$85,625

COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER ENVI

Org PageRecipient Profile

Huntington Park, CA

PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE PART IV

$46,818

EAST YD COM FOR ENVI JUSTICE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE PART IV

$40,466

CAUSA JUSTA JUST CAUSE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE PART IV

$37,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Saje has recieved totaling $1,361,538.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The California Endowment

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: UNIDAD COALITION - PROMOTING HEALTH THROUGH LAND USE AND TRANSIT: TO SUPPORT A COLLABORATIVE CAMPAIGN THAT WILL ADVOCATE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HEALTH-PROMOTING BENEFITS IN LARGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND HEALTH EQUITY PRINCIPLES TO BE ADOPTED IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES.

$400,000
The California Endowment

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE BY BUILDING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND POWER IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES AND ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY.

$300,000
Legal Aid Foundation Of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: Client legal assistance through sub-grants

$225,805
St Johns Well Child And Family Center Inc

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$160,683
Common Counsel Foundation

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LA HOUSING MOVEMENT LAB CAPACITY BUILDING

$100,000
Common Counsel Foundation

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$70,000
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