Nonprofit · EIN 41-1363580
SOJOURNER PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · HOPKINS, MN 55343
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,848,490 | $1,716,892 | $131,598 | $3,981,199 | $93,660 | $3,887,539 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,512,941 | $1,500,523 | $12,418 | $3,781,890 | $76,429 | $3,705,461 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,807,734
- of which government grants
- $1,039,880
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $40,740
- Other revenue
- $16
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $113,555
- Other salaries and wages
- $912,504
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,180,600
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,518
- Occupancy
- $20,563
- Travel
- $7,176
- Depreciation
- $96,711
- Program services (functional)
- $1,260,472
- Management and general (functional)
- $390,980
- Fundraising (functional)
- $65,440
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,781,890
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,981,199
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $93,660
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,887,539
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,604,942
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,561,479
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,808,496
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $79,043
- Gross receipts
- $1,848,490
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 301
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Sisterman | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $113,555 |
| Sarah Dannecker | ChairVice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Carter | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jo Hoo | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Vicki McGinty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shelley Weier | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Shelley Strohmaier | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Olson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nida Nurain | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alex Park | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Sisterman | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $110,476 | $258 |
| Andy Gardner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vicki McGinty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelley Strohmaier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Olson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nida Troyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Dannecker | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Smith | Chair - 1 Month Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Carter | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jo Hoo | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelley Weier | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 272, HOPKINS, MN 55343-0272
- In care of
- % LAURA SISTERMAN
- Signed the 990
- LAURA SISTERMAN, Executive Director
- Phone
- (952) 933-7433
- Website
- www.sojournerproject.org
- Return prepared by
- Schutz CPA Ltd
Mission
Sojourner provides emergency shelter for women and children; legal advocacy and support to empower those victimized by domestic violence; and information and education to raise community awareness and promote violence prevention.
Program accomplishments
- The Shelter offers emergency housing and supportive services for up to 20 women and children experiencing unsafe or violent living situations. A 24-hour Crisis Line, staffed by trained advocates and volunteers, remains available around the clock to provide immediate support, safety planning, referrals, and resources. In 2025, the Crisis Line responded to more than 2,500 calls from individuals seeking assistance and guidance. During the year, the emergency shelter provided safe housing for 98 women and 147 children. Shelter Advocates use a trauma-informed approach that honors each clients unique experiences and individual path toward safety and healing. Residents are provided with basic necessities as well as access to supportive programming such as life skills education, therapeutic and peer support groups, housing referrals, employment resources, and connections to medical care. Continued on Schedule O.Expenses $836,286
- The Community Legal Advocacy Department, which includes Intervention and Legal Advocacy services, provides critical support and advocacy to individuals and families throughout Southwest Hennepin County. Sojourner partners with nine police departments and serves residents across 17 cities. In 2025, the department provided 749 therapeutic sessions and facilitated 48 virtual support group sessions. Services reached 757 unduplicated adults and positively impacted the safety and wellbeing of 298 children. Throughout the year, advocates delivered more than 6,000 hours of direct client advocacy and support. Advocates assist clients with safety planning, navigating the legal system, understanding victim rights, and obtaining protection orders. Continued on Schedule O.Expenses $401,760
- The Outreach, Education, and Training Department works to increase community awareness and prevention education surrounding domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, and elder abuse. Staff provide customized trainings and presentations tailored to schools, organizations, professionals, and community groups to meet the unique needs of each audience. The department also continued its Youth Advisory Board initiative, ensuring youth perspectives remain integrated into SafeU programming and broader outreach efforts. By elevating youth voices, the program helps shape relevant and meaningful prevention education for young people in the community. In 2025, Community Educators facilitated 116 youth-focused presentations, 46 community awareness presentations, and participated in 51 networking opportunities along with 16 tabling events, collectively reaching more than 10,000 individuals. Continued on Schedule O.Expenses $22,426
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1363580
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P43Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,981,199
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,848,490
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,848,490 | $1,716,892 | $3,981,199 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,512,941 | $1,500,523 | $3,781,890 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,666,358 | $1,405,375 | $3,659,915 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,612,610 | $1,308,650 | $3,429,079 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-1363580).
Questions about SOJOURNER PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of SOJOURNER PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOJOURNER PROJECT INC is 41-1363580.
- Is SOJOURNER PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to SOJOURNER PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOJOURNER PROJECT INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOJOURNER PROJECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOJOURNER PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOJOURNER PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,555 (Laura Sisterman, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SOJOURNER PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,848,490, expenses of $1,716,892 and total assets of $3,981,199 at year end.
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