Somali Bantu Association of America
Somali Bantu Association of America
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About this organization
Mission
THE SOMALI BANTU ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITHIN AND AMONG THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES COMPRISING NOT ONLY THE SOMALI BANTU COMMUNITY, BUT ALL REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS, AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF SERVICE.
About
EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING: JOB BANK - ENROLLED 580 PARTICIPANTS FOR SEASONAL OR TEMPORARY LOCAL JOBS. JOB READINESS CLASSES - ENROLLED 20 STUDENTS PER SIX MONTH CYCLE. JOB ASSESSMENT - ENROLLED 64 PARTICIPANTS PER MONTH. HOUSING ASSISTANCE - HELPED 250 PARTICIPANTS ACQUIRE AND COMPLETE AND SUBMIT APLLICATIONS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSING AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE. LANGUAGE AND CITIZENSHIP: INTERPRETING - ASSISTED IN 320 LEGAL CASES AND 2,000 MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. PROVIDED TRANSLATIONS IN ENGLISH, SOMALI, MAI-MAI, KISWAHILI, KIZIGUA, AND OTHER MINOR AFRICAN LANGUAGES AND DIALECTS. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - PROVIDED DAILY CLASSES FOR UP TO 40 STUDENTS WHOSE NATIVE LANGUAGE DIDN'T HAVE A WRITTEN FORM. CITIZENSHIP CLASSES - PROVIDED INSTRUCTION FOR OVER 200 PARTICIPANTS AND ACHIEVED 217 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING CITIZENSHIP. HEALTH AND SANITATION: PROVIDED INSTRUCTION TO INDIVIDUALS FROM RURAL AREAS ON HOW TO LIVE IN DENSELY POPULATED URBAN AREAS. INSTRUCTION WAS PROVIDED TO 40 INDIVIDUALS PER MONTH. YOUTH AND PARENTING: PROVIDED TUTORING AND MENTORING TO 130 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. ENROLLED 37 STUDENTS IN DAILY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. ASSISTED 31 STUDENTS WITH BUDGETING, PERSONAL FINANCE, GANG DIVERSION, CULTURE SUSTAINABLITY AND DRUG PREVENTION. WE ALSO PROVIDED YOUTH COMMUNICATION CLASSES FOR 12 STUDENTS AND PARENTING CLASSES FOR 45 PARTICIPANTS. ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDED: SOMALI BANTU YOUTH - 150 PARTICIPANTS DANCE WORKSHOPS - 21 PARTICIPANTS HEALTH FAIR - 80 PARTICIPANTS JOB FAIR -125 PARTICIPANTS LOW INCOME CELL PHONE DISTRIBUTION - 182 PARTICIPANTS YOUTH GUN PREVENTION - 24 PARTICIPANTS RAJA CULTURAL CELEBRATION - 247 PARTICPANTS
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “The somali bantu association of america provides educational, cultural, and life skills training programs in an effort to promote self-sufficiency within and among the individuals and families comprising not only the somali bantu community, but all refugees, immigrants, and low-income families and individuals in need of service.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “The somali bantu association of america provides educational, cultural, and life skills training programs in an effort to promote self-sufficiency within and among the individuals and families comprising not only the somali bantu community, but all refugees, immigrants, and low-income families and individuals in need of service.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as CA.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 4265 FAIRMONT AVE SUITE 210, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92105.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 26.
- 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 -$69,004.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2011.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $274,862 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $13,845 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
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