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My Sisters House Inc

EIN 57-0730861 · N Charleston, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

My Sister's House is a nonprofit organization that provides services, programs, and resources to empower victims of domestic violence and their children to be free from abuse.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
18.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
29
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$120,258, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 September 30, 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 (1)
  1. $2.1 million spent. The organization operates a comprehensive domestic violence services program serving residents of Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston Counties in South Carolina. The program delivers an integrated continuum of care, including clinical therapy, case management, emergency housing, legal advocacy, and 24-hour crisis support, all grounded in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach.Clinical ServicesThe Clinical Services program provides individual and group therapy to survivors of domestic violence. Licensed clinicians offer confidential, one-on-one counseling to help survivors process trauma, rebuild self-esteem, and develop coping and recovery strategies. (Schedule O) Group therapy sessions are facilitated in community settings and are tailored to the specific needs of survivor populations, covering topics such as trauma healing, self-care, and empowerment. In 2025, the program served 157 individual therapy clients, facilitated 278 group therapy sessions, and reached 1,163 group participants.Victim ServicesThe Victim Services program provides acute and crisis-level care to individuals in immediate need. The organization's 24/7 crisis line offered confidential support, guidance, and resource navigation to 1,504 individuals in 2025. Emergency shelter and transitional housing services provided 8,710 nights of safe housing to more than 250 adults and children during the year. Legal advocacy staff and volunteers assisted survivors in navigating civil legal processes, including obtaining Orders of Protection and attending court hearings; in 2025, the program supported 150 Orders of Protection and provided 265 hours of volunteer legal advocacy.Case ManagementAs part of ongoing care, case managers work collaboratively with survivors to develop individualized action plans, connect clients to community resources, and support progress toward long-term stability and self-sufficiency.Having provided services for over 45 years, the organization remains committed to serving as a trustedresource and advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence throughout the Tri-county region.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 May 1971.

    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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