Street Sense Media
Street Sense Media
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to end homelessness in the Washington, D.C. area by empowering people in need with the skills, tools, and confidence to succeed. Together we use a range of media platforms to raise awareness and spotlight solutions to homelessness in our community.
About
Street Sense provided economic opportunities to 189 homeless men and women including 26 new, first-time vendors in 2018. Vendors earn an average of $845/month, with the highest performing vendors reporting single day earnings up to $400. In 2018, Street Sense continued to offer multiple platforms for self-expression and the production of content aimed at public engagement. We produce content in print, film, illustration, photography, audio and theater and staged performance. 42 un-duplicated vendors participated in workshops that produce this content. These workshops are led by artists in residence, practicing professionals who donate their time to the organization. These workshops provide homeless men and women a forum to express their views while raising their self-esteem. In 2018, the theater workshop led to 4 public performances before a total audience of 112 persons. Additionally, three photography exhibits were attended by 220 persons. Street Sense encourages public debate about homelessness and poverty through their newspaper published bi-weekly with per issue circulation of 12,000, consisting of 16 pages of local news features, poetry and editorials. Street Sense also has an active presence on social media, promoting their print content as well as material from other independent sources on the issue of homelessness and extreme poverty. In 2018, Street Sense hosted 18 student seminars for 130 students.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “To raise public awareness on the issues of homelessness and poverty and to create economic opportunities for people experiencing homelessness.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “To raise public awareness on the issues of homelessness and poverty and to create economic opportunities for people experiencing homelessness.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of DC, as reported.
- The non-profit has a total of 6 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$68,126.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2003.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $302,295 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $31,710 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.