SOUTHSIDERS ORGANIZED FOR UNITY AND LIBERATION
CHICAGO, IL · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Mission
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds SOUTHSIDERS ORGANIZED FOR UNITY AND LIBERATION
$1.7M in foundation grants on record from 13 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $600K | 2 |
| New Venture Fund | $260K | 1 |
| Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund | $220K | 1 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | $215K | 1 |
| Crossroads Fund | $202K | 3 |
| Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation | $111K | 2 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $64K | 2 |
| Fund for Justice | $30K | 1 |
| Blackroots Alliance | $29K | 1 |
| United Working Families | $25K | 1 |
Leadership
Jaime Fluker — Executive Director (Principal officer)
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