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Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary Inc

EIN 52-0846802 · Salisbury, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IN SALISBURY, MD, DEDICATED TO ASSISTING THE POOR WITH FINANCIAL HELP FOR VITAL NEEDS THROUGH A CRISIS CENTER, FOOD PANTRY, AND DAY SHELTER; AND, HELPING HOMELESS MEN DEVELOP JOB-READINESS SKILLS.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
26
Highest pay
$2,433, vice preside

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: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $969,610 spent. THE SOCIAL SERVICES FUNCTIONS AS A DIRECT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE VERY POOR AND NEEDY. COVERED EXPENSE CHECKS ARE WRITTEN ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS OR THOSE SEEKING PAYMENT AND ARE WRITTEN DIRECTLY TO LANDLORDS, UTILITIES, DOCTORS AND PHARMACIES.
  2. $247,209 spent. THE JOSEPH HOUSE WORKSHOP OPENED IN 2005. IT IS A RESIDENTIAL JOB-READINESS TRAINING CENTER THAT PREPARES HOMELESS MEN FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. THE WORKSHOP PROVIDES SHELTER FOR THESE MEN FROM SIX MONTHS TO TWO YEARS WHILE THEY DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS. IN THE LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT JOSEPH HOUSE WORKSHOP RESIDENTS LEARN BUDGETING AND CONSUMER EDUCATION. THE RESIDENT IS REQUIRED TO PUT 60% OF HIS EARNINGS INTO SAVINGS, 20% TOWARDS ROOM AND BOARD AND THE REMAINING 20% IS FOR HIS PERSONAL USE. THE MONEY IS DEPOSITED INTO THE JOSEPH HOUSE WORKSHOP CHECKING ACCOUNT. A LIABILITY ACCOUNT IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE RESIDENT WHEN HE PUTS MONEY INTO THE ACCOUNT. RESIDENTS REQUEST WITHDRAWALS WITH A JOSEPH HOUSE REQUISITION FORM.
  3. $200,564 spent. THE CRISIS CENTER IS SET-UP FOR THOSE WHO NEED HELP IMMEDIATELY WITH, FOR EXAMPLE, FIRE LOSS, LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT, BILLS, DAMAGE, OR MEDICAL NECESSITY.
  4. $70,136 spent. RESIDENT VOLUNTEERS - STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CLIENTS WITH THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATIONS. THEY HELP WITH THE HOMELESS AND THE HOMEBOUND
  5. RESIDENT VOLUNTEERS - STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CLIENTS WITH THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATIONS. THEY HELP WITH THE HOMELESS AND THE HOMEBOUND

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1967.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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