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Sisterlove Incorporated

EIN 58-2016070 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ERADICATE THE IMPACT OF HIV/AIDS AND OTHER SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CHALLENGES UPON WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, PREVENTION, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY IN THE USA AND AROUND THE WORLD.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
27
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$117,089, founder/ceo

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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 68% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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 (4)
  1. $1.4 million spent. GENERAL PROGRAM - INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM WORK TO ERADICATE THE IMPACT OF HIV/AIDS THROUGH TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM ESTABLISHED SOUTH AFRICAN AIDS ORGANIZATIONS, AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT OF HIV+ WOMEN AND THOSE WORKING TO COMBAT THE EFFECTS OF HIV/AIDS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND AROUND THE GLOBE.
  2. $379,414 spent. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE HEALTH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND PREVENTION PROGRAM. HEALTH EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT HIV/AIDS AND RELATED HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, AND TRAINING IN THE METRO ATLANTA AREA AND AROUND THE GLOBE.
  3. $166,563 spent. COMMUNITY BASED RESEARCH PROGRAM - OUR RESEARCH PROGRAM AIMS TO COLLABORATE WITH RESEARCH PARTNERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO CONDUCT COMMUNITY-LED AND INFORMED RESEARCH. OUR WORK SEEKS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND BARRIERS TO SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE AND IDENTIFY SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR ACHIEVING HEALTH EQUITY FOR BLACK WOMEN, WOMEN OF COLOR, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  4. $862,891 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF SISTERLOVE,INC. INCLUDING TESTING AND EDUCATION FOR THE ERADICATION OF HIV/AIDS IN THE U.S. AND AROUND THE GLOBE.

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 October 13, 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 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 October 1992.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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