Sister Cities International Incorporated
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/1969
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-0859021
Organization Overview
Sister Cities International Incorporated is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1969. As of 12/2021, Sister Cities International Incorporated employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sister Cities International Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Sister Cities International Incorporated generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $741.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SISTER CITIES' ANNUAL CONFERENCE: THIS ELEMENT OF ANNUAL PROGRAMMING PROVIDES A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS AS A FORUM TO MEET AND LEARN FROM SESSIONS AS WELL AS ONE ANOTHER. MEMBERS GAIN ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE OUTSIDE OF THE NETWORK THAT CAN ASSIST WITH THEIR CITY-TO-CITY PARTNERSHIPS. THIS MEETING HOSTS MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS TO LEARN ABOUT BEST PRACTICES IN SISTER CITY ADMINISTRATION, TOOLS FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, AND CAPACITY BUILDING SKILLS IN AREAS SUCH AS FUNDRAISING, VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT, PROTOCOL TRAINING, AND COMMUNICATIONS, AMONG OTHERS. SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL STAFF ACTIVELY WORKS WITH ATTENDEES TO ENSURE THEY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FROM THE D.C. OFFICE AND TO ASSIST WITH MEMBER INQUIRIES. PORTIONS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND OTHER PROGRAMMING ARE ACCESSIBLE VIRTUALLY.MEMBERSHIP: AS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION, SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONALCONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN THE SISTER CITIES NETWORK THROUGH STRATEGICINSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, GRANTS, PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORT FOR ITSMEMBERS. SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SERVICES ANDRESOURCES TO HELP MEMBERS FIND PARTNERS AS WELL AS TO EXPAND ANDIMPROVE ACTIVITIES. SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL MOTIVATES AND ASSISTSPRIVATE CITIZENS, MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS, AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO CONDUCTLONG-TERM, MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL SISTER CITY, COUNTY, OR STATERELATIONSHIPS. WITH A MISSION "TO PROMOTE PEACE THROUGH MUTUAL RESPECT,UNDERSTANDING, AND COOPERATION - ONE INDIVIDUAL, ONE COMMUNITY AT ATIME," SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL'S MEMBER PROGRAMS FOCUS ON FOUR MAINAREAS OF EXCHANGE: ARTS AND CULTURE, YOUTH AND EDUCATION, BUSINESS ANDTRADE, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL EXCHANGE TO CONNECTCITIZENS AROUND THE GLOBE.CORE GRANT: THE TRADITIONAL PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AKA COREPROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, ALLOWS SISTER CITIESINTERNATIONAL TO ADMINISTER SERVICES AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO A NETWORKOF OVER 400 COMMUNITIES IN THE U.S. THROUGH OUR D.C. OFFICE. THISFUNDING PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR MEMBERSHIP SERVICES, OUR ANNUALCONFERENCES, YOUTH FOCUSED ACTIVITIES, EXPANSION OF SERVICES ON OUR ORGANIZATIONAL WEBSITE, AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT TO HELP WITH PERSONNEL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leroy Allala President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $185,000 |
Peter Svarzbein Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin O'donnell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Uebner Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Robertson Lopez Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Blankenship Pointer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $307,707 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $443,778 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $162,644 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $914,129 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $42,236 |
| Investment income | $48,832 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $205 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,013,756 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $185,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,395 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $149,508 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,250 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,263 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,134 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $68,380 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,491 |
| Fees for services: Other | $26,992 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $33,552 |
| Information technology | $25,303 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $73,194 |
| Travel | $4,555 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $62,565 |
| Interest | $12,366 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,423 |
| Insurance | $6,926 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $741,523 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $102,301 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,460 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $30,245 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,493 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $885,926 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $319,184 |
| Total assets | $1,379,609 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,597 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $61,997 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $357,033 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $317,618 |
| Total liabilities | $756,245 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $623,364 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,379,609 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sister Cities International Incorporated has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Hunt Family Foundation El Paso, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORTED PARTNERSHIPS FOR SISTER CITIES, COUNTIES AND STATES | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $816,274 |
| Earnings | $35,994 |
| Ending Balance | $852,268 |
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Sister Cities International Incorporated Washington, DC | $1,379,609 | $1,013,756 |
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