EIN 83-2761941

SOWEGA Rising

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
State
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
SOWEGA Rising mobilizes people and resources to improve the wellbeing, quality of life, and political power of marginalized Southwest Georgians. Through their efforts, they have improved the lives of many in the community, particularly in terms of voting rights. SOWEGA Rising is located in Albany, GA.
Total revenues
$626,930
2023
2020202120222023$0$0.4m$0.8m
Total expenses
$561,086
2023
2020202120222023$0$0.4m
Total assets
$822,485
2023
2020202120222023$0$0.4m$0.8m
Num. employees
1
2023
202020212022202300.51

Program areas at SOWEGA Rising

Civic Engagement:Engaged a total of 19,669 voters in Southwest Georgia Collected a total of 276 pledges to vote, Made 17,808 calls to voters, Canvassed 1,585 households, Recruited 12 new canvassers, Launched a Higher Ed Initiative Rural Health: Medicaid Unwinding Phoebe partnership- $15,000 Investment, Participated in over 75 events Launched Good Life Family Health Fest- July 29, 2024 Advocacy:Black Maternal Health- Eradicate Maternal Mortality in Georgi NOW Campaign, Federal Medicaid Expansion advocacy Research:Pathways to Prosperity- Georgia Budget and Policy Institute SNAP Listening Sessions, Colquitt County,, $17K- Georgia Department
Public Health Black Maternal Health:Morehouse School of Medicine Center for Maternal Health Equity Partnership - White papers released and published Perinatal Community Navigator training and certification program for 20 women in SWGA Early County Family Connection: Early County Baby Shower & Cuthbert Baby Shower

Who funds SOWEGA Rising

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Windward FundEnvironmental Programs$200,000
Marguerite Casey Foundation (MCF)General Operating Support$177,750
Amalgamated Charitable FoundationGeneral Operating Support$150,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at SOWEGA Rising

NameTitleCompensation
Amna FarooqiChair$0
Sherrell ByrdMS$80,000
Michael HarperTreasurer$0
Corey MorganBoard Member$0
Alana SimmonsBoard Member Board Member and Director of Gear Up for the Dougherty County School System$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for SOWEGA Rising

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$626,030
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$900
Total revenues$626,930

Form 990s for SOWEGA Rising

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-30990View PDF
2022-122023-05-12990View PDF
2021-122022-05-14990View PDF
2020-122022-05-14990EZView PDF
Data update history
November 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $37,500 from 9to5 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKING Women
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $149,250 from Tides Foundation
December 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvementVoting rights
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
521 W 3rd Ave
Albany, GA 31701
Metro area
Albany, GA
County
Dougherty County, GA
Website URL
sowegarising.org/ 
Phone
(229) 846-1177
IRS details
EIN
83-2761941
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S01: Community Improvement and Capacity Building Alliances and Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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