2023-05-13T00:05:05-04:00 2022-12-31 920836414 Abaco Accounting & Tax 10778 Theis Ave Whittier CA 90604 990 2022-01-01 851245097 Sooh Shinali Sister Project SOOH 5800 South Eastern Ave Ste 260 Los Angeles CA 90040 Cynthia Begay President 3239166415 2023-05-11 true Cynthia Begay Belem Rodriguez P02450172 6266147181 2023-05-12 X 0 11 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z 560676 false X www.sssisterproject.org X 2020 CA 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. 3 3 0 20 0 0 177239 560676 0 0 0 177239 560676 38032 0 247986 0 0 120113 406131 177239 154545 68792 223337 0 68792 223337 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. false false 133343 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. 129230 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. 66687 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. 329260 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 0 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true X 3 3 false false true false false true false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X Elena Nourrie Executive Director 3239166415 5800 S Eastern Ave 260 Los Angeles CA 90040 Bridget Garcia Vera Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 15589 0 0 Elizabeth Garcia Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stephanie Guadron Secretary 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cynthia Begay President 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Monique Castro President 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kimberly Robertson Secretary 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 15589 0 0 0 true false false 3341 102199 455136 560676 3341 560676 0 0 0 X 38032 38032 201466 179619 21847 7668 7668 38852 29224 9628 652 652 18541 18541 1016 1016 13762 11408 2354 10548 7096 3452 40 40 4369 2257 2112 Rent 11961 6589 5372 Professional Development 2322 2322 Employee Appreciation 4484 3118 1366 Bank & Merchant Fees 456 189 267 51962 48754 3208 406131 329260 76871 0 68792 223337 68792 223337 0 0 X 62155 216700 6637 6637 68792 223337 68792 223337 154545 0 X false false false X 177239 560676 737915 177239 560676 737915 492396 245519 737915 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false Monique Castro President Kimberly Robertson Secretary Melissa Salvatore-Alcala Project Director 22650 Wages for services provided to the org false Supplemental Information for Schedule L Former employee, Melissa Salvatore-Alcal is related to the former president of the organization. Organizational document changes Part VI line 4 Section 11.0 and 11.01 have been added. The change is in regards to the implementaion of the conflict of interest policy with updates to board role descriptions. The transactional day to day functions over payroll and accounting have been removed from the Treasurer and have been given to accounting staff. Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a Board members are invited to serve in their capacity based on the discretion of other board members and the staff. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Board of Directors is provided with Form 990 for review an approval prior to filing the form. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The conflict of interest policy is reviewed and discussed with all new board members at time of onboarding. The conflict of interest policy is also revisited when hiring employees and entering agreements with contractors for services. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Compensation is decided by the collective board based upon survey and review of leadership salaries on Form 990s at comparable non-profit organizations leading work on education and wellness. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Compensation is decided by the collective board based upon survey and review of leadership salaries on Form 990s at comparable non-profit organizations leading work on education and wellness. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Governing documents are provided on Guidestar. List of other expenses Part IX line 24e Dues & Subscription = $3,186Meals & Entertainment = $378Contractor Labor = $45,190