Sojourner Trust
ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND PHILANTHROPY RELATING TO THE ROOT CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE, EXTRACTIVE CAPITALISM, STRUCTURAL INEQUITIES, AND DISINFORMATION; PROTECTION OF BIODIVERSITY THROUGH ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION; LAND PRESERVATION; NATURE-BASED CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS; ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT OF INDIGENOUS AMERICANS, PEOPLE OF COLOR, REPARATIONS FOR IMPACT OF ANCESTORS ACTIONS; PROTECTING DEMOCRACY; PROVIDING LEGAL AID; PROTECTING WOMEN'S RIGHTS, INCLUDING ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE; JUDICIAL, POLICE, AND PRISON REFORM; LOBBYING AND OTHER ADVOCACY IN SUPPORT OF THESE ISSUES; AND MAKING GRANTS TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$120.7M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$502K
-88.4% YoY
Grant Count
10
+150.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
-95.4% YoY
About Sojourner Trust
Based on IRS filings
Sojourner Trust is a nonprofit organization, based in JACKSON, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $120.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $502K. Net investment income was $5.3M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $120,712,019 | $116,000,032 | $117,213,491 |
| Revenue | $5,323,192 | $3,236,974 | $117,422,897 |
| Expenses | $621,901 | $4,450,433 | $209,406 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,323,192 | $3,236,974 | $3,232,399 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Save Our Home Planet Action Inc ($300,000), Marin Community Foundation ($100,000), League of Conservation Voters Inc ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SAVE OUR HOME PLANET ACTION INC VENTRA, CA | ADVOCACY RELATED TO PROTECTING OUR PLANET FROM CLIMATE CHANGE; GENERAL SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NOVATO, CA | PHILANTHROPY RELATED TO PROTECTING OUR PLANET FROM CLIMATE CHANGE; GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC WASHINGTON, DC | ADVOCACY RELATED TO PROTECTING OUR PLANET FROM CLIMATE CHANGE; GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| SOAR INC VENTURA, CA | ADVOCACY RELATED TO PROTECTING OUR PLANET FROM CLIMATE CHANGE; GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| VENTURA CITZENS FOR HILLSIDE PRESERVATION INC VENTURA, CA | ADVOCACY RELATED TO PROTECTING OUR PLANET FROM CLIMATE CHANGE; GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| SANTA BARBARA DEMOCRATIC WOMENS CLUB SANTA BARBARA, CA | ADVOCACY RELATED TO PROTECTING OUR PLANET FROM CLIMATE CHANGE; GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| SANTA BARBARA CHANNELKEEPER SANTA BARBARA, CA | PHILANTHROPY RELATED TO PROTECTING OUR PLANET FROM CLIMATE CHANGE; GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,705 |
| PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY WASHINGTON, DC | ADVOCACY RELATED TO PROTECTING OUR PLANET FROM CLIMATE CHANGE; GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| HARTMANN FOR SUPERVISOR 2024 BUELTON, CA | ADVOCACY RELATED TO PROTECTING OUR PLANET FROM CLIMATE CHANGE; GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| STEPHEN BENNETT FOR ASSEMBLY 2024 LOS ANGELES, CA | ADVOCACY RELATED TO PROTECTING OUR PLANET FROM CLIMATE CHANGE; GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Sojourner Trust?
As of 2024, Sojourner Trust holds $120.7M in total assets with $5.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $502K in 2024.
Where does Sojourner Trust operate?
Sojourner Trust has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Virginia, Wyoming.
What size grants does Sojourner Trust award?
In 2024, Sojourner Trust awarded 10 grants totaling $502K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sojourner Trust's EIN?
Sojourner Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6580636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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