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My Sisters Place of Gainesville Inc

EIN 16-1619238 · Gainesville, GA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PROVIDE A HAVEN FOR A FRESH START FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN BY PROVIDING TEMPORARY HOUSING AND THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HELP OUR RESIDENTS REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$998,254
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
37
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$97,819, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $439,913 spent. HOMELESS SHELTER - MY SISTER'S PLACE HELPS RESTORE HOPE TO SINGLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING A NURTURING SHELTER PROGRAM THAT MEETS BASIC NEEDS, PROVIDES ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, AND OFFERS WRAPAROUND SERVICES THAT HELP INCREASE INDEPENDENCE AND MOVE TOWARDS SELF- SUFFICIENCY. WE PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT, SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT, AND CONNECTION WITH THE APPLICABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS CHILDCARE SERVICES, HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, MEDICAL CARE PROVIDERS, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
  2. $220,624 spent. MY SISTER'S RESALE BOUTIQUE IS MORE THAN JUST A STOREFRONT - IT'S A MINISTRY. RESIDENTS OF OUR SHELTER ARE ABLE TO SHOP AT THE BOUTIQUE FOR THEIR NEEDS FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SAME OPPORTUNITY IS PROVIDED TO THOSE IN NEED WHO ARE WORKING WITH OTHER HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY. SHOPPERS OF THE BOUTIQUE ARE ABLE TO PURCHASE GENTLY USED CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT A VERY LOW AND AFFORDABLE COST, AND ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE BOUTIQUE FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHELTER. IT ALSO ISN'T UNCOMMON FOR PERSONAL STORIES OF HARDSHIPS TO BE SHARED WITH STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, WHICH ALLOWS FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO OFFER SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT.
  3. $100,067 spent. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - WE HAVE THREE FULLY FURNISHED LOCATIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR OUR SHELTER RESIDENTS TO TEMPORARILY RENT AT A LOW MONTHLY RATE. THIS ALLOWS THEM ADDITIONAL TIME TO CONTINUE WORKING TOWARDS INCREASING THEIR INCOME, BUILD SAVINGS FOR FUTURE EXPENSES, AND LOOK FOR AND SECURE PERMANENT HOUSING. DURING THEIR TIME WITH US, WE OFFER TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE,NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES TO THE SINGLE WOMEN AND MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN WHOM WE SERVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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