SOJOURNER TRUTH SCHOOL

EIN: 832203475 501(c)(3) Education

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$10,466,724
Total Expenses
$9,633,465
Total Assets
$38,886,133
Net Assets
$3,297,512
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
JUSTIN LESSEK
Phone
2027470904
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SOJOURNER TRUTH SCHOOL, founded in 2018, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $10.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $9.6M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE SOJOURNER TRUTH SCHOOL IS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,138,393
Program Service Revenue $8,808,442
Investment Income $377,663
Other Revenue $142,226
TOTAL REVENUE $10,466,724

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,369,290
Fundraising Expenses $67,107
Program Expenses $8,336,211
Other Expenses $3,257,036
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,633,465

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,466,724 $8,706,252 +0.2%
Expenses $9,633,465 $8,090,861 +0.2%
Net Income $833,259 $615,391 +0.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
95
Volunteers
11

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✓ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$158,843
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WENDY PUGH BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN KENCHELIAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES TREASURE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN WOLFE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL KIMBOKO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARYAN RODRIGUEZ BOUCQUET BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN O'CONNELL BOARD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MASIMINI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONICE LEAK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTA KOVACS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH NAVARRO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSANDRA WOODALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN LESSEK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$138,272 $20,571 $158,843
DENISE BRIJBASI EDWARDS FOUNDING PRINCIPAL 40.00
Highest
$126,854 $13,024 $139,878
RYAN ABEL CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$117,500 $9,753 $127,253
SHAKA GREENE DIRECTOR OF CULTURE 40.00
Highest
$106,055 $12,125 $118,180
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $10,466,724 $9,633,465 $38,886,133 $833,259
2024 $8,706,252 $8,090,861 $10,082,703 $615,391
2023 $6,033,151 $5,493,904 $5,367,387 $539,247
2022 $4,533,183 $4,227,245 $1,744,109 $305,938
2021 $2,812,722 $2,318,056 $1,061,776 $494,666
2020 $917,580 $459,143 $470,154 $458,437
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