Sojourner Tr
501(c)(4)
96% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Sojourner Tr is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Jackson, Wyoming, registered in 2023, with $5,323,192 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
Po Box 1905, Jackson, WY, 83001 EIN 88-6580636 Since 2023
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.3M
▲ 64.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$622K
Net assets
$120.7M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating96% to programs
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Sojourner Tr: 96% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating2329 mo reserves · +88% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Sojourner Tr: 2329 mo reserves · +88% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FGovernance25% of the rating0 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Sojourner Tr: 0 of 6 checks met earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Sojourner Tr: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provides grants to organizations engaged in protecting the environment and engages in direct conservation efforts to protect the environment through the acquisition of land or other property or contractual rights.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $117.4M (FY2022) to $5.3M (FY2024) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $120.7M
Operating margin
88.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$120.7M
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$120.7M
Salaries & benefits
$102K
16% of expenses
Board members
1
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,323,192▲64.4% | $621,901▼86.0% | $120,701,323▲4.1% | $120,712,019▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,236,974▼97.2% | $4,450,433▲2025% | $116,000,032▼1.0% | $116,000,032▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $117,422,897 | $209,406 | $117,213,491 | $117,213,491 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Four Seas LLC DBA Holdfast Collective — $101,852 (16.38% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seas LLC DBA Holdfast Collective | Institutional Trustee | 4 | $101,852 |
Grants made · $502K in FY2024
10 grants totaling $502K in FY2024. All grants made by Sojourner Tr →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save Our Home Planet Action Inc | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $300,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $100,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $25,000 |
| Soar Inc | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $20,000 |
| Ventura Citzens For Hillside Preservation Inc | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Democratic Womens Club | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $12,000 |
| Santa Barbara Channel Keeper | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $7,705 |
| People For the American Way | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $6,000 |
| Hartmann For Supervisor 2024 | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $5,500 |
| Stephen Bennett For Assembly 2024 | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $5,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sojourner Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sojourner Tr is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 88-6580636, based in Jackson, Wyoming.
- What is Sojourner Tr's EIN?
- Sojourner Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 88-6580636.
- How much revenue does Sojourner Tr report?
- Sojourner Tr reported $5,323,192 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Sojourner Tr's spending goes to programs?
- Sojourner Tr spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Sojourner Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Sojourner Tr C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Sojourner Tr's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Sojourner Tr's latest Form 990 is $101,852, paid to Four Seas LLC DBA Holdfast Collective (Institutional Trustee).
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Data for Sojourner Tr (EIN 88-6580636) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.