Civic Intelligence

Sojourner Project Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 41-1363580

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Mar 24, 2025

Organization Profilewww.sojournerproject.org
PO Box 272Hopkins, MN 55343

(952) 933-7433

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

43rd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

41st percentile

0.8%

Higher net margin than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

71st percentile

$110,734

Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.3% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

48th percentile

3.3%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-9.2%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,781,890

Up $121,975 (+3.3%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$3,705,461

Up $91,971 (+2.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$76,429

Up $30,004 (+65%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue43rd percentileNet Margin41st percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,512,941

Down $153,417 (-9.2%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,500,523

Up $95,148 (+6.8%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$12,418

Down $248,565 (-95%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth48th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $3,499,959Liabilities 2011: $1,365,930Net Assets 2011: $2,134,0292011Assets 2012: $3,467,880Liabilities 2012: $1,337,498Net Assets 2012: $2,130,3822012Assets 2013: $3,530,097Liabilities 2013: $1,246,685Net Assets 2013: $2,283,4122013Assets 2014: $3,495,215Liabilities 2014: $1,164,369Net Assets 2014: $2,330,8462014Assets 2015: $3,457,481Liabilities 2015: $1,085,833Net Assets 2015: $2,371,6482015Assets 2016: $3,449,780Liabilities 2016: $1,026,945Net Assets 2016: $2,422,8352016Assets 2017: $3,488,440Liabilities 2017: $924,441Net Assets 2017: $2,563,9992017Assets 2018: $3,401,195Liabilities 2018: $847,016Net Assets 2018: $2,554,1792018Assets 2019: $3,429,275Liabilities 2019: $790,951Net Assets 2019: $2,638,3242019Assets 2020: $3,631,643Liabilities 2020: $827,827Net Assets 2020: $2,803,8162020Assets 2021: $3,745,231Liabilities 2021: $604,609Net Assets 2021: $3,140,6222021Assets 2022: $3,429,079Liabilities 2022: $76,572Net Assets 2022: $3,352,5072022Assets 2023: $3,659,915Liabilities 2023: $46,425Net Assets 2023: $3,613,4902023Assets 2024: $3,781,890Liabilities 2024: $76,429Net Assets 2024: $3,705,4612024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,781,890
Liabilities$76,429
Net Assets$3,705,461
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth23rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Expenses 2011: $1,041,1422011Expenses 2012: $974,0662012Revenue 2013: $1,175,272Expenses 2013: $1,020,021Net Income 2013: $155,2512013Revenue 2014: $1,097,724Expenses 2014: $1,050,409Net Income 2014: $47,3152014Revenue 2015: $1,132,444Expenses 2015: $1,082,946Net Income 2015: $49,4982015Revenue 2016: $1,198,805Expenses 2016: $1,144,113Net Income 2016: $54,6922016Revenue 2017: $1,319,915Expenses 2017: $1,189,641Net Income 2017: $130,2742017Revenue 2018: $1,201,557Expenses 2018: $1,187,606Net Income 2018: $13,9512018Revenue 2019: $1,259,582Expenses 2019: $1,216,422Net Income 2019: $43,1602019Revenue 2020: $1,397,139Expenses 2020: $1,231,647Net Income 2020: $165,4922020Revenue 2021: $1,596,426Expenses 2021: $1,259,620Net Income 2021: $336,8062021Revenue 2022: $1,612,610Expenses 2022: $1,308,650Net Income 2022: $303,9602022Revenue 2023: $1,666,358Expenses 2023: $1,405,375Net Income 2023: $260,9832023Revenue 2024: $1,512,941Expenses 2024: $1,500,523Net Income 2024: $12,4182024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,512,941
Expenses$1,500,523
Net Income$12,418
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 24, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,528,234
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide safe shelter for women and children and advocacy and information to individuals and communities victimized by domestic violence.

Sojourner provides emergency shelter for women and children; legal advocacy and support to empower those victimized by domestic violence; and information and education to raise community awareness and promote violence prevention.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,431,080$1,530,494▲ $99,414
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,545,170$1,503,336▼ $41,834
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$413,316$536,623▲ $123,307
Pledges and Grants Receivable$256,959$194,478▼ $62,481
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,390$16,959▲ $3,569
Total Assets$3,659,915$3,781,890▲ $121,975
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$46,425$76,429▲ $30,004
Total Liabilities$46,425$76,429▲ $30,004
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,534,980$3,655,611▲ $120,631
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$78,510$49,850▼ $28,660
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,613,490$3,705,461▲ $91,971
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,659,915$3,781,890▲ $121,975

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,124,346$1,557,920$2,682,266
Equipment$92,099$216,757$308,856
Land$286,891-$286,891
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay71st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Laura SistermanExecutive DirectorFT$110,476$258$110,734

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Shelley WeierChair
Jeffrey SmithChair - 1 Month
Sarah DanneckerVice Chair
Andy GardnerDirector
Heather OlsonDirector
Mike MurphyDirector
Nida TroyerDirector
Shelley StrohmaierDirector
Vicki McGintyDirector
Mary CarterSecretary
Jo HooTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,475,277
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$40,780
Other Revenue
$-3,116
All Other Contributions
$432,532
Change in Net Assets
$12,418

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported AmountValuation Method
Clothing and Household Goods$44,020est Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table$5,917face value
Other Non Cash Contri Table$3,500est Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions$53,437-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,512,941
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$94,846
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,607,787
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,512,941
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,025,541
Other Expenses$422,673
Total Fundraising Expense$90,372
Professional Fundraising Fees$52,309
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$673,015$97,169$13,333$783,517
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$55,238$38,667$16,571$110,476
Depreciation Depletion$79,315$9,074-$88,389
Other Employee Benefits$53,417$13,553$5$66,975
Payroll Taxes$46,393$14,900$3,280$64,573
Fees for Services Other$54,118--$54,118
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$52,309$52,309
Insurance$27,863$4,270$606$32,739
Occupancy$18,213$1,189$493$19,895
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,519-$17,519
Information Technology$12,410$3,457$303$16,170
Office Expenses$9,147$4,451$2,140$15,738
Travel$7,618$582-$8,200
All Other Expenses$3,102$3,071-$6,173
Other Expenses$2,075$3,248$167$5,490
Total Functional Expenses$1,194,419$215,732$90,372$1,500,523

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,515,816
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,500,523
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,500,523
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$15,293
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$52,309
Fundraising Direct Expenses$7,867
Gaming Direct Expenses$7,426
Fundraising Gross Income$6,375
Gaming Gross Income$5,802
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Management and the Board review and approve the 990 before it is filed.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“New employees and Board Members sign a related statement. The Board updates the form annually and the staff updates the form every two years.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Annual performance reviews.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Annual perfomance reviews.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Governing documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sojourner Project Inc
EIN
41-1363580
In Care Of
% Laura Sisterman
Phone
9529337433
Address
PO Box 272, Hopkins, MN 55343

Signing Officer

Name
Laura Sisterman
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9529337433
Signed
2025-03-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1979
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
26
Volunteers
299

Preparer

Firm
Schutz CPA Ltd
Address
PO Box 898, Stillwater, MN 55082
Preparer
Jennifer Schutz
Phone
6514395990
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“Change in accumulated depreciation.”

Part III response or note to any other line in Part III

“(Continued from Part III 4a) After leaving the shelter, 22 women and 38 of their children received continued transitional support from Shelter Advocates. (Part III 4c Program Services) Community Involvement, part of the Outreach, Education, and Training Department, engages community members in supporting Sojourners mission. Volunteers, both individual and group, contribute by providing child care, answering the crisis line, and supporting the Intervention Program on weekends. They also assist with organizing and maintaining clean spaces. In 2024, volunteers contributed over 4,000 hours of service, helping to deepen the services provided to clients.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 2D-Other revenue included on Sch D but not on 990

“Direct fundraising and gaming expenses are not netted against fundraising and gaming income on the audit but are shown net on the information return.”

Part XII, Line 2D-Other expenses included on Sch D but not on 990

“Direct fundraising and gaming expenses are not netted against fundraising and gaming income on the audit but are shown net on the information return.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0The Community Legal Advocacy Department, which encompasses Intervention and Legal Advocacy services, offers essential advocacy, assistance, and support to residents of Southwest Hennepin County. Sojourner collaborates with nine police departments and serves 17 cities. Advocates provide safety planning, information about court processes and victim rights, and assistance with protection orders. They also facilitate support groups and provide accompaniment for victims of harassment, stalking, elder abuse, and sexual assault in criminal, family, and civil court matters. Clients may also receive trauma-informed therapy upon request. In 2024, over 630 therapeutic sessions were provided, along with 47 online support group sessions. The department supported 729 unduplicated adults, impacting the safety of 288 children, and delivered more than 6,000 hours of direct advocacy.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Direct fundraising and gaming expenses are not netted against fundraising and gaming income on the audit but are shown net on the information return.
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,781,890
Liabilities
$76,429
Net assets
$3,705,461
Revenue
$1,512,941
Expenses
$1,500,523
Net income
$12,418
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.78$0.08$3.71$1.51$1.50$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.66$0.05$3.61$1.67$1.41$0.26
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.43$0.08$3.35$1.61$1.31$0.30
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.75$0.60$3.14$1.60$1.26$0.34
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.63$0.83$2.80$1.40$1.23$0.17
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.43$0.79$2.64$1.26$1.22$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.40$0.85$2.55$1.20$1.19$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.49$0.92$2.56$1.32$1.19$0.13
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.45$1.03$2.42$1.20$1.14$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.46$1.09$2.37$1.13$1.08$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.50$1.16$2.33$1.10$1.05$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.53$1.25$2.28$1.18$1.02$0.16
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.47$1.34$2.13$0.97
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.50$1.37$2.13$1.04