Soharlem Inc.
Soharlem Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
SoHarlems mission is to support racial equity and the economic development of the Harlem community. Since SoHarlems inception, 40 artisans and creative entrepreneurs have participated and 16 have gone on to establish their own enterprises. SoHarlem has also served more than 30 members of the local community through its summer youth training programs and conducted 20 public programs to ensure that Harlems ethnic, cultural, and aesthetic traditions and practices remain vital during a time of social change and neighborhood transition. In keeping with historic Harlem traditions, SoHarlem organized a series of public programs with individuals and organizations at the forefront of articulating cultural, environmental, historical, literary and other pertinent issues. SoHarlem completed a 1,000 SQF mural on Amsterdam Avenue at West 126th Street in 2017 and other public art work in the District.
About
SoHarlem trained 26 of its neighbors in garment construction, and from that pool, eight were selected to become apprentices in The Designers' Studio to further develop their skills. To date 87 designers have been assisted in our Designers' Studio at least 20% have establshed their brand and clientel, since launching training institute 40 individuals from our community have been trained, 10 became apprentices of which 5 are working in alterations.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “Soharlems mission is to support racial equity and employment in harlem by incubating creative enterprises that incorporate sustainable business models. it is creating a collective of designers by providing space and support services along with a platform for sharing their expertise and training local community members in garment construction and potential apprenticeships in the fashion industry.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Soharlems mission is to support racial equity and the economic development of the harlem community. since soharlems inception, 40 artisans and creative entrepreneurs have participated and 16 have gone on to establish their own enterprises. soharlem has also served more than 30 members of the local community through its summer youth training programs and conducted 20 public programs to ensure that harlems ethnic, cultural, and aesthetic traditions and practices remain vital during a time of social change and neighborhood transition. in keeping with historic harlem traditions, soharlem organized a series of public programs with individuals and organizations at the forefront of articulating cultural, environmental, historical, literary and other pertinent issues. soharlem completed a 1,000 sqf mural on amsterdam avenue at west 126th street in 2017 and other public art work in the district.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of NY.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 1361 Amsterdam Avenue 340, New York, NY, 10027 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 1 employees.
- 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 less than $100,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $5,789.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval from a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 0 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2014.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $41,526 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $24,360 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
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