Spirit Awakening Foundation
Spirit Awakening Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
Spirit Awakening Foundation (SAF) is an arts-based nonprofit dedicated to helping underserved youth and children in the juvenile justice system realize their value and self-worth. As an organization founded and run by Akuyoe Graham, a woman of color (born in Ghana, West Africa), SAF exists to stand up against racism, inequality and injustice, all the while offering our young people tools and techniques needed to live in a more inclusive, just and safe world. Using the tools of meditation, self-reflection, creative writing, visual arts, mentorship, service, and leadership training, all of which have been guided by evidence-based research, SAF is able to accomplish our mission to help underserved youth build character and raise self-esteem.
About
2018 Triumphs and Accomplishments:Spirit Awakening Foundation Founder Akuyoe Graham is an inaugural Honoree of The Walden Awards in the Spiritual Activism category- along with luminaries Rev. Dr. Michael B. Beckwith, Oprah Winfrey and Christiane Northrup MD and othersSpirit Awakening Foundation named BEST nonprofit by the City of Santa MonicaSAF continues with the LA Arts Commission and the Probation Department to bring programs to youth in High needs High SchoolsSpirit Awakening expands programs and is now in 10 schools and juvenile facilitiesSpirit Awakening after school weekly Mentoring Tuesdays is now at New Earth SchoolExpanded our staff to include Director of Human Relations and Corporate CultureSAF program continues at John Muir HS, initially sponsored by Supervisor Antonovich, now supported by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Chief Deputy- (and our 2016 Honoree) Anna Mouradian; Headed by SA graduate and licensed teacher Johanna Moore and Master SAF Teacher Jason MitchellSpirit Awakening participates in RTSA Celebration of Learning for LACOE at LACHSASpirit Awakening Foundation aligns with KINDEST
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “Assist delinquent and at rist youth and children in juvenile justice system in the realization of their spiritual identity. utilizing the tools of meditation, dramatic improvisation and creative writing, our programs build character, raise self-esteem, one child at a time. our mission is to facilitate spiritual transformation and positive social change through the written and spoken word and to create empowering stories for the stage and screen. the foundation exists to be a place for authentic expression.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “See schedule o”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is CA.
- The non-profit's address for 2019 is listed as 6125 S La Ciendga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90056 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 0 employees as of 2019.
- 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $78,800.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $9,652 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.