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Sisters Place Inc

EIN 25-1728330 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SISTERS PLACE FAITHFULLY PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO OVERCOME POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, HOUSING, WELLNESS, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT SERVICES.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
13
Volunteers
97
Highest pay
$72,184, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $1.0 million spent. HUD FUNDED PROGRAM SUNRISE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILIES EXPERIENCING A HOUSING CRISIS BY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF CARE TO PUT THEM ON A PATH TO PERMANENT HOUSING AND OVERALL SUCCESS. THE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD IN THESE FAMILIES MUST HAVE A VERIFIABLE DISABILITY IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE. FAMILIES ARE HOUSED IN SCATTERED UNITS THROUGH ALLEGHENY COUNTY WHILE STAFF CONTINUE TO ENSURE EACH PARTICIPANT IS CONNECTED WITH AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE, HAS ACCESS TO ALL OF THEIR VITAL DOCUMENTS, AND HAS BEEN SET UP WITH A PERSONAL BUDGET THAT WILL HELP THEM MANAGE THEIR INCOME AND EXPENSES. STAFF WILL CONNECT EVERY FAMILY TO SISTERS PLACE RESOURCE NETWORK TO ENSURE LONG TERM SUCCESS IN ALL AREAS OF THEIR LIVES. MOST RECENTLY, A FAMILY THAT WAS PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO ADDRESS SOME OF THEIR MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES WHILE ALSO IMPROVING THEIR OVERALL PARENTING SKILLS AND FINANCIAL BUDGETING. THIS SUPPORT TO HELP MITIGATE THEIR BARRIERS MADE IT A LESS CHALLENGING EXPERIENCE WHEN IT CAME TIME TO SUCCESSFULLY IDENTIFY AFFORDABLE HOUSING. HUD FUNDED PROGRAM SUNRISE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILIES EXPERIENCING A HOUSING CRISIS BY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF CARE TO PUT THEM ON A PATH TO PERMANENT HOUSING AND OVERALL SUCCESS. THE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD IN THESE FAMILIES MUST HAVE A VERIFIABLE DISABILITY IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE. FAMILIES ARE HOUSED IN SCATTERED UNITS THROUGH ALLEGHENY COUNTY WHILE STAFF CONTINUE TO ENSURE EACH PARTICIPANT IS CONNECTED WITH AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE, HAS ACCESS TO ALL OF THEIR VITAL DOCUMENTS, AND HAS BEEN SET UP WITH A PERSONAL BUDGET THAT WILL HELP THEM MANAGE THEIR INCOME AND EXPENSES. STAFF WILL CONNECT EVERY FAMILY TO SISTERS PLACE RESOURCE NETWORK TO ENSURE LONG TERM SUCCESS IN ALL AREAS OF THEIR LIVES. MOST RECENTLY, A FAMILY THAT WAS PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO ADDRESS SOME OF THEIR MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES WHILE ALSO IMPROVING THEIR OVERALL PARENTING SKILLS AND FINANCIAL BUDGETING. THIS SUPPORT TO HELP MITIGATE THEIR BARRIERS MADE IT A LESS CHALLENGING EXPERIENCE WHEN IT CAME TIME TO SUCCESSFULLY IDENTIFY AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
  2. $116,763 spent. SAFE SPACES AT SISTERS PLACES ACTS AS A COMMUNITY DROP IN CENTER TO PROVIDE HARM REDUCTION RESOURCES IN ADDITION TO INFORMAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. THE SPACE PROVIDES AN AREA FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO FEEL SAFE AND SUPPORTED TO DISCUSS THEIR NEEDS AND CONCERNS WHILE RECEIVING RESOURCE CONNECTIONS FROM STAFF. ROUTINELY SAFE SPACES BRINGS EXTERNAL PARTNERS AND PROVIDERS INTO THE SPACE TO MEET WITH INDIVIDUALS AND WORK WITH THEM ONE ON ONE. SAFE SPACES HAS HAD DOLLAR BANK TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THEIR FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM, AS WELL AS HILLMAN CANCER, THE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER, AND OTHER SERVICES IN THE GREATER PITTSBURGH AREA TO MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS OUTSIDE OF WHAT SISTERS PLACE CAN OFFER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2024.

    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 March 1946.

    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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