Sister Schools Inc
- Assets
- $28.7k
- Revenue
- $222.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 02/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 91-1617318
Organization Overview
Sister Schools Inc is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Sister Schools Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sister Schools Inc 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 06/2023, Sister Schools Inc generated $222.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $340.2k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.2%) per year over the past 4 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SISTER SCHOOLS MISSION IS TO TEACH COMPASSION, SERVICE, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS. OUR UNIQUE, DUAL-IMPACT PROGRAM PAIRS STUDENTS AT LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WITH PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN UGANDA, EAST AFRICA. WHILE PROVIDING UGANDAN STUDENTS WITH THE MEANS TO STAY IN SCHOOL, THEREBY IMPACTING THEIR COMMUNITIES FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. LOCAL (SEATTLE, WASHINGTON AREA) STUDENTS LEARN IN A PROFOUNDLY PERSONAL WAY THAT NO MATTER WHO THEY ARE, WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE, OR HOW WEALTHY THEY ARE, THEY HAVE THE ABILITY TO CHANGE SOMEONE'S LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEVEN LOCAL SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED IN THE SISTER SCHOOLS DONATION PROGRAM COLLECTING 1,183 BOXES AND 8 BALES WITH OVER 26,611 POUNDS OF SCHOLASTIC MATERIALS. THE DONATED ITEMS WERE DELIVERED TO 14 SCHOOLS IN UGANDA.
SISTER SCHOOLS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL FUNDS TO SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS SO THAT THEY COULD CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AND THEREBY HAVE BETTER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WHEN THEY GRADUATE.
A LITERACY COORDINATOR CONDUCTED WORKSHOPS FOR THE PURPOSES OF TRAINING SEVEN LIBRARIANS ON EFFECTIVE LITERACY PEDAGOGY, PARTICIPATORY TEACHING METHODS, AND LIBRARY MANAGEMENT. THESE WORKSHOPS TOOK PLACE ONCE PER TRIMESTER AND WERE APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS IN LENGTH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Becky Jones Directory - Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carolyn Kelley Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sameer Sankaran Governance Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Carol Coram Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Payal Hedge Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Ruby England Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $17,205 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $201,733 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $102,337 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $218,938 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $87 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,170 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $222,195 |
| 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 | $196,983 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,026 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,470 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,324 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $2,344 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,671 |
| Travel | $13,545 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,576 |
| All other expenses | $6,076 |
| Total functional expenses | $340,162 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,967 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,586 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $9,101 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $28,654 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $793 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $267 |
| Total liabilities | $1,060 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,554 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,040 |
| 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 | $28,654 |