Saje
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 02/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 93-1226092
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.
Form
990
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cynthia Strathmann Executive Dir. | Officer | 48 | $71,362 |
Francisco Cendejas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.35 | $0 |
Mike Neely Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Nona Randois Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.35 | $0 |
Eric Ares President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rev John Cager Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $398,409 |
| 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. | $89,962 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,125 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,296,504 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $107,124 |
| Payroll taxes | $116,443 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,868 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $102,915 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $13,382 |
| Information technology | $14,623 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,214 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $13,096 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $31,458 |
| Insurance | $32,520 |
| All other expenses | $41,163 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,389,953 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,342,678 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $985,172 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,312,770 |
| 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 | $21,076 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $469,218 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,130,914 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $342,458 |
| 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 | $274,492 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $250,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $866,950 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,525,425 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,738,539 |
| 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 | $4,130,914 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Saje has awarded $388,409 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE PART IV | $89,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE PART IV | $89,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE PART IV | $85,625 |
Huntington Park, CA PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE PART IV | $46,818 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE PART IV | $40,466 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: PLEASE SEE PART IV | $37,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Saje has recieved totaling $1,361,538.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Another Joy Foundation 1 Las Vegas, NV | $385,078 | $10,750 |
Health Current Phoenix, AZ | $23,747,319 | $33,338,747 |
Futuro Health Sacramento, CA | $110,017,184 | $860,894 |
Weave Inc Sacramento, CA | $13,914,949 | $13,834,479 |
California Housing Foundation Redlands, CA | $127,602,722 | $11,460,522 |
Medic Alert Foundation United States Inc Turlock, CA | $13,450,917 | $8,673,816 |
Technical Assistance Partnership Of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $8,493,848 | $8,170,054 |
Silver State Health Services Las Vegas, NV | $4,142,806 | $6,877,372 |
Willamette Health Council Salem, OR | $2,326,042 | $6,667,856 |
George Mark Childrens Fund San Leandro, CA | $14,683,595 | $6,265,889 |
We Care Solar Berkeley, CA | $11,118,538 | $5,857,780 |
Noora Health San Francisco, CA | $51,920,130 | $52,257,405 |