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Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation (SOUL) is a not-for-profit faith-based organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals in the Chicago Southland to advocate for their own interests and liberation through disciplined organizing and community engagement. With an operating budget of $875.4K and total revenue of $1.4M for the filing year 2024, SOUL collaborates with local congregations and community groups to educate residents on public policy and hold officials accountable. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue, ensuring a diverse funding base for its initiatives.
Mission Statement
SOUL is a not-for-profit faith-based organization whose mission is to assist low-income people in the Chicago Southland to build power and then leverage it to fight for their own interests and liberation. We achieve this mission by partnering with congregations people of faith and local community groups training them in disciplined organizing strategies to build leadership educate residents about the impact of public policy engage in direct action and hold their public officials accountable to the interest of their communities.
Cause Areas
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Public policy
Foundations
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IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SOUTHSIDERS ORGANIZED FOR UNITY AND LIBERATION’s budget?
In 2024, SOUTHSIDERS ORGANIZED FOR UNITY AND LIBERATION reported an annual operating budget of around $875 thousand. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does SOUTHSIDERS ORGANIZED FOR UNITY AND LIBERATION support?
SOUTHSIDERS ORGANIZED FOR UNITY AND LIBERATION supports work in Public policy and Foundations.
Where does SOUTHSIDERS ORGANIZED FOR UNITY AND LIBERATION operate?
SOUTHSIDERS ORGANIZED FOR UNITY AND LIBERATION is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
Who funded SOUTHSIDERS ORGANIZED FOR UNITY AND LIBERATION recently?
In 2024, SOUTHSIDERS ORGANIZED FOR UNITY AND LIBERATION received grants from NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, MARGUERITE CASEY FOUNDATION, and Grand Victoria Foundation. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant SOUTHSIDERS ORGANIZED FOR UNITY AND LIBERATION received in 2024?
The largest grant to SOUTHSIDERS ORGANIZED FOR UNITY AND LIBERATION in 2024 exceeds $350 thousand.