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SONS OF HERB INC

GOODYEAR, AZ · EIN 831151503 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B82 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · www.sonsofherb.org
revenue
$31K
expenses
$27K
net assets
$10K
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF CALABAR S STUDENT ATHLETES TO ENABLE HIM TO ACHIEVE LIFELONG SUCCESS

profile · synthesized from sources

Sons of Herb (SOH) is a nonprofit organization that provides support to student-athletes at Calabar High School in Kingston, Jamaica, and other educational institutions. Named in honor of track and field coach Herb McKenley, SOH offers programs focused on scholarships, literacy, and uniforms, aiming to contribute to the health and well-being of students and enable their lifelong success. The organization also supports sustainable energy initiatives in schools.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Bag Drive
Partners with a local vendor to help parents and students with back-to-school costs.
Covid-19 Tablets
Provided tablets to students during the Covid-19 Pandemic to mitigate its impact on schooling.
Literacy Program
Addresses student-athletes reading and comprehending below their grade level, established in 2017.
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships for student-athletes, established in 2015.
Sustainable Energy Initiative
Supports the development of solar energy grids in schools, such as the $800,000 JMD contribution to Westwood High School.
Uniform Program
Assists parents with the cost of school uniforms at the beginning of each school year.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Back-to-School Supplies Distribution 4 activities
    • Back-to-School Support
      Organizes a Bag Drive in partnership with a local vendor to help parents and students with back-to-school costs.
    • Back-to-School Support
      Organizes a Bag Drive in partnership with a local vendor to help parents and students with back-to-school costs.
    • Back-to-School Support Initiatives
      Organizes annual Bag Drives in partnership with local vendors to distribute school supplies and assist families with back-to-school costs, including providing tablets during the pandemic to support remote learning.
    • Bag Drive for Back-to-School Support
      Organizes an annual Bag Drive in partnership with a local vendor to help families meet back-to-school costs.
  • Youth & Vulnerable Populations Literacy Support 4 activities
    • Literacy Programs
      Operates literacy programs established to support student-athletes reading below grade level, aiming to improve educational outcomes.
    • Literacy Programs
      Operates literacy programs to assist student-athletes who are reading and comprehending below their grade level.
    • Literacy Programs
      Operates literacy programs to assist student-athletes who are reading and comprehending below their grade level.
    • Literacy Programs for Students
      Runs literacy programs designed to support student-athletes and other students reading below grade level, aiming to improve comprehension and academic performance in partnership with schools.
  • Youth Sports Participation Scholarships 4 activities
    • Scholarship Programs
      Operates scholarship programs, including a specific program for student athletes, to support students' educational pursuits.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Operates scholarship programs, including a dedicated program for student athletes, to support educational access and honor the legacy of Coach Herb Mckenley.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Operates scholarship programs, including a specific program for student athletes, to support students' educational pursuits.
    • Scholarship Programs for Student Athletes
      Operates scholarship programs focused on supporting student athletes, established to honor academic and athletic potential among youth. These programs are specifically targeted at students identified as needing financial and academic support.
  • Youth and Individual Footwear Distribution 4 activities
    • School Uniform Assistance Program
      Operates a uniform program to reduce financial burdens on parents by providing school uniforms, supporting student enrollment and participation in education.
    • Uniform Programs
      Operates uniform programs to help parents with the cost of school uniforms.
    • Uniform Programs
      Operates a uniform program to assist parents with the cost of school uniforms, reducing financial barriers to education.
    • Uniform Programs
      Operates uniform programs to help parents with the cost of school uniforms.
  • Athletic Booster Programs 4 activities
    • Support for Calabar High School and Track and Field Team
      Provides ongoing support to Calabar High School and its Track and Field Team to honor the legacy of Coach Herb Mckenley.
    • Support for Calabar High School and Track and Field Team
      Provides support to Calabar High School and its Track and Field Team to honor the legacy of Coach Herb Mckenley.
    • Support for Calabar High School and Track and Field Team
      Provides support to Calabar High Schools and its Track and Field Team to honor the legacy of Coach Herb Mckenley.
    • Support for Calabar High School and Track and Field Team
      Provides ongoing support to Calabar High School and its Track and Field Team in Jamaica, honoring the legacy of Coach Herb Mckenley through athletic and educational programming.
  • Emergency Relief for Youth During Crises 3 activities
    • COVID-19 Educational Support
      Provided Covid-19 Tablets to address the impact of the pandemic on schools.
    • COVID-19 Educational Support
      Provided Covid-19 Tablets to address the impact of the pandemic on schools.
    • Covid-19 Tablet Distribution
      Distributed tablets during the pandemic to mitigate educational disruption and support remote learning for students.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Annual All-Members Meeting
      Holds an annual all-members meeting to review financials and projects.
    • Annual All-Members Meeting
      Holds an annual all-members meeting to review financials and ongoing projects, promoting transparency and organizational accountability.
    • Annual All-Members Meeting
      Holds an annual all-members meeting to review financials and projects.
    • Annual Organizational Meeting for Financial and Project Review
      Holds an annual all-members meeting to review organizational financials and ongoing projects, serving as a governance and capacity-building practice.
    • Funding for School Infrastructure
      Provided $800,000 JMD to Westwood High School in Jamaica to fund the development of a solar energy grid.
    • Funding for School Infrastructure
      Provided $800,000 JMD to Westwood High School in Jamaica to fund the development of a solar energy grid.
    • Infrastructure and Educational Resource Funding
      Provides direct funding for educational infrastructure projects, such as the $800,000 JMD grant to Westwood High School in Jamaica for the development of a solar energy grid.
    • Solar Energy Grid Funding for Schools
      Provided 800,000 Jamaican dollars to Westwood High School in Jamaica to fund the development of a solar energy grid, supporting sustainable infrastructure in education.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$31K
Contributions & grants$31K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
Cash$10K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$10K
Liquid reserves4.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +22.9%
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Calabar High Schools Partner — Receives support from SOH for student/athlete development and track and field programs.
  • Calabar Old Boys Association (COBA) Network — Satellite affiliate of COBA, Kingston Jamaica.
  • Calabar Old Boys Association (COBA) Partner — Partners with COBA to identify local projects, worthy causes, and disburse funds to and on behalf of beneficiaries.
  • Calabar Old Boys Association (COBA) Partner — Satellite affiliate of COBA, Kingston Jamaica.
  • DK Home Loans Partner — Allyson Knappenberger of DK Home Loans is listed as a partner.
  • Daniel England Foundation Partner — Partners with an educational platform and athletics consulting foundation aimed at student-athletes.
  • GlobalTranz Partner — GlobalTranz is listed as a partner.
  • King Lift Truck Repair Partner — Strategic partnership aimed at improving the experiences of student athletes at Calabar High School.
  • REMTECH Solutions Partner — REMTECH Solutions is listed as a partner.
  • School’s guidance counseling department Partner — Collaborates with SOH on the execution of projects.
  • Westwood High School Partner — Provided funding for the development of their solar energy grid.