Sisters Place Inc
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 03/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 25-1728330
Organization Overview
Sisters Place Inc is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (L41) the organization is classified as: Homeless Shelters, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sisters Place Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Sisters Place Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Sisters Place Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO OVERCOME POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS IN THE HUD-SUBSIDIZED SUPPORTING HOUSING PROGRAM MUST HAVE A DISABILITY PHYSICAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, HIV/AIDS, AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE ADDICTION, TO QUALIFY. THEY ALSO HAVE TO HAVE CUSTODY OF DEPENDENT CHILDREN OR BE AT LEAST SEVEN MONTHS PREGNANT TO BE ACCEPTED. CLIENT HOMES ARE SCATTERED-SITE IN THE HILLTOP AREA OF PITTSBURGH, PA. IN 2021 THIS PROGRAM MERGED WITH THE PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAM. RECENTLY A FAMILY OF TWO MOVED INTO INDEPENDENT LIVING. DURING THEIR TIME HERE THE MOM WAS ABLE TO SAFELY RECOVER FROM A DEBILITATING STROKE THAT CAUSED PARTIAL PARALYSIS. NOT ONLY DID MOM RECOVER MOST OF HER FUNCTIONALITY, BUT SHE COMPLETED HER COLLEGE DEGREE WHILE HER SON MADE HIS OWN STRIDES IN PRIMARY SCHOOL.
THE EMPOWERMENT HOUSING PROGRAM IS A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES THAT DO NOT MEET HUD HOMELESSNESS DEFINITIONS. THE FAMILY MUST INCLUDE A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 24. PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) MUST BE WORKING AND/OR ATTENDING SCHOOL AND MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE A DISABILITY. FAMILY MEMBERS MAY HAVE UNDOCUMENTED STATUS. ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO AN INTAKE INTERVIEW. WE HAVE ACCEPTED FAMILIES INTO THIS PROGRAM WHO WERE FLEEING RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION, LIVING IN AN ABANDONED BUILDING WITH NO UTILITIES, HEALING AND RESTAIBILIZING AFTER THE SUDDEN DEATH OF A SPOUSE, AND MANY MORE ACUTE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT HAVE CHANGED THE TRAJECTORY OF A FAMILY'S LIFE. IN EMPOWERMENT HOUSING, THEY HAVE BEEN ABLE TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND BARRIERS TO SUCCESS AND MOVE ON TO INDEPENDENT LIVING SITUATIONS.
SISTERS PLACE IS EXPLORING THE CONCEPT OF A SIP & SHOP, A NONPROFIT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. IT WILL CONSIST OF A PART COFFEE SHOP (SIP) AND PART THRIFT BOUTIQUE (SHOP) THAT WILL SELL GOODS AND INCORPORATE A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. THE AIM IS FOR THE PROGRAM TO BE SELF-SUSTAINING THROUGH COFFEE AND THRIFT SHOP SALES. REVENUE WOULD BE REINVESTED INTO SISTERS PLACE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. A BUSINESS PLAN AND CURRICULUM HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED AND FUNDING SOURCES ARE BEING EXPLORED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melissa Ferraro Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $90,295 |
Althea Anne Spencer Osf President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Bielick Vice President Beginning 7/1 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Candice Moore Secretary Begining 7/1 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa D'onofrio Treasurer Beginning 7/1 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
April Witkowski Board Member Through 6/30 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $101,808 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $740,368 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $694,249 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $28,659 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,536,425 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $31,944 |
| Investment income | $1,338 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$74,383 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,551,860 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $103,877 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $95,855 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $421,607 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,222 |
| Other employee benefits | $82,615 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,600 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,772 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $77,350 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $97,721 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,087 |
| Office expenses | $108,117 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $494,848 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,630 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $17,354 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,673,787 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $835,464 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $41,956 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $40,046 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,536 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $274,305 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,119 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $34,512 |
| Total assets | $1,243,938 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $78,328 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $78,328 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,063,420 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $102,190 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,243,938 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Sisters Place Inc has recieved totaling $153,507.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Forbes Funds Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: HOUSING AND SHELTER | $40,000 |
Nazareth Family Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: PROVIDE PARTIAL FUNDING FOR FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS. SERVED 675 PERSONS. | $30,000 |
Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: HOUSING AND SHELTER | $26,815 |
Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Eastman Foundation Kingsport, TN PURPOSE: COVID-19 RELIEF | $18,000 |
The United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION PR | $12,692 |
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