SISTERS PLACE INC

EIN: 251728330 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$1,465,785
Total Expenses
$1,547,290
Total Assets
$1,641,412
Net Assets
$965,309
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
TESS PALMER
Phone
4122333903
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SISTERS PLACE INC, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,102,255

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...

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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 SITES 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.

Program 2
Expenses: $81,572

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...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,428,274
Program Service Revenue $11,805
Investment Income $7,152
Other Revenue $18,554
TOTAL REVENUE $1,465,785

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $607,841
Fundraising Expenses $227,686
Program Expenses $1,183,827
Other Expenses $939,449
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,547,290

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,465,785 $1,441,791 +0.0%
Expenses $1,547,290 $1,560,587 0.0%
Net Income $-81,505 $-118,796 -0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
16
Volunteers
112

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$107,061
Total Directors
35
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELISSA FERRARO EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$94,102 $12,959 $107,061
MELANIE MARIE BAJOREK CORE COMMITT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIA BAKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE BIELICK VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANA LYDIA SONERA MATOS CDP CORE COMMITT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE ROMBACH CPA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELA BRONKA CSFN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH ADAMS CSJ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY PARKS CSJ CORE COMMITT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA D'ONOFRIO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY DESAI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISSA DIEHL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONI ELK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA DEFINO ESQ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE ARTMAN FOX BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAMIAN GILLIARD PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLE GRESSEM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA HARRISON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL HYATT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MINETTE WELDING IHM CORE COMMITT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA KRUSZEWSKI CORE COMMITT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON LIOTUS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDICE MOORE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN BRINK OSB CORE COMMITT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN SISKO OSBM CORE COMMITT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICE DUNLP OSF CORE COMMITT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET GARDNER OSF CORE COMMITT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA MAHONEY OSF CORE COMMITT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE EARLY TORREGANO PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIE IMMACULEE DANA RSM CORE COMMITT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN MCGRADY SC BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY JO MUTSCHLER SC CORE COMMITT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE KULL SCN CORE COMMITT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA WESSEL SHS CORE COMMITT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE SMITH SHS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE THOMAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TESS PALMER INTERIM EXEC 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,465,785 $1,547,290 $1,641,412 $-81,505
2022 $1,441,791 $1,560,587 $2,089,804 $-118,796
2021 $1,551,860 $1,673,787 $1,243,938 $-121,927
2020 $1,489,175 $1,494,213 $1,817,300 $-5,038
2019 $1,256,062 $1,287,447 $1,851,696 $-31,385
2018 $1,136,489 $1,255,310 $1,885,885 $-118,821
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