Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota
Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota
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About this organization
Mission
TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF SOMALIS TO BECOME CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY WHILE PRESERVING THEIR CULTURE.
About
Social Services and Advocacy-CSCM is Minnesota's leading Somali social service and advocacy agency, working to help Somalis meet the challenges of daily life in the United States. Our connections to the Somali community and decades of experience put us unique position to help clients navigate complex systems, including but not limited to, public housing, education, medical care, legal assistance, and public assistance. More than 2500 people were served.Shaqodoon Employment Solutions-Shaqodoon seeks to build empowerment through employment, creating new opportunities for Somali youth and families to find living-wage jobs and build careers. Shaqodoon creates equity in Minnesota by helping young people find jobs, cultivate new skills, and get the education they need to succeed. More than 300 people were served. Newcomer Academy Program-CSCMs Newcomer Academy is designed to bridge the gap between newly arrived refugee students and their peers, helping give these students the skills they need to succeed in high school, college, and their careers. Our Newcomer Academy program is focused on improving English and academic proficiency, developing leadership skills, supporting and fostering emotional wellbeing, and building more stable families. More than 250 students were served.
Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “To strengthen the capacity of somalis to become contributing members of society while preserving their culture.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “To strengthen the capacity of somalis to become contributing members of society while preserving their culture.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of MN, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2017 as 420 15TH AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55454.
- The non-profit has a total of 4 employees, as reported on their form for 2017.
- 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 $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $7,374.
- 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 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- 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 $124,073 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $11,278 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.