Nonprofit · EIN 52-1263256
MY SISTERS PLACE INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,284,888 | $8,232,872 | $52,016 | $9,681,665 | $434,052 | $9,247,613 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,239,485 | $7,602,426 | -$362,941 | $9,569,455 | $394,109 | $9,175,346 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,656,977 | $7,048,197 | $608,780 | $9,631,880 | $336,622 | $9,295,258 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,243,804
- of which government grants
- $6,897,380
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $41,084
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,990,784
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,780,170
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $74,826
- Accounting fees
- $27,475
- Occupancy
- $1,606,562
- Travel
- $8,603
- Depreciation
- $258,278
- Program services (functional)
- $7,370,168
- Management and general (functional)
- $575,481
- Fundraising (functional)
- $287,223
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,569,455
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,681,665
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $434,052
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,247,613
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,666,010
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,202,758
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,247,613
- Gross receipts
- $8,284,888
- Employees
- 66
- Volunteers
- 78
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES LEMP | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $188,369 | $36,211 |
| AMANDA GITTLESON | DIR. OH HR & Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,827 | $32,088 |
| JOVIAH NDAHAYO | DIR. OF GRAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,600 | $30,418 |
| KRISTA MCDANIEL | SR. DIR. OF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,056 | $29,498 |
| RENAE ERICHSEN-TEAL | DIR. INSTIUT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,873 | $9,751 |
| CAMESHA KING | DIR. OF PROG Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,662 | $239 |
| SARA ADLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BERKOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FAYE COBB | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY BRODY ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE A KISLOFF ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN LEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMEILE MEEKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMEIKA POPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANTINA ROCCA | BOARD CO-CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL SAHAKIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELAINE SCIVETTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GILBERT SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PEDRO SOTOMAYOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BAILEY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAWN WRIGHT | BOARD CO-CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES LEMP | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $203,080 | $14,425 |
| JOVIAH NDAHAYO | GRANTS/FINAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,512 | $11,698 |
| SHAWN WRIGHT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANTINA ROCCA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GILBERT SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY ALLEN ESQ | COMPLIANCE O Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA ADLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BERKOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY BRODY ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FAYE COBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY GUILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE A KISLOFF ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA CARR RIZZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA ROSENTHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA RUBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SAHAKIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE SCIVETTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLEE LING SHELDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BAILEY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES LEMP | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $176,704 | $28,240 |
| TOSHIRA MONROE | DEPUTY DIREC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,885 | $4,945 |
| YELENA ROMANOVA | DIR. OF DEVE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,154 | $12,317 |
| SARA ADLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BERKOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FAYE COBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY ALLEN ESQ | COMPLIANCE O Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY BRODY ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE A KISLOFF ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA CARR RIZZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANTINA ROCCA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA ROSENTHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA RUBIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SAHAKIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE SCIVETTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GILBERT SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BAILEY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN WRIGHT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1828 COLUMBIA RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009-2002
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA WINJUM, 1828 COLUMBIA ROAD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
- Signed the 990
- LISA WINJUM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 529-5261
- Website
- WWW.MYSISTERSPLACEDC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DELEON & STANG CPAS AND ADVISORS
Mission
MY SISTER'S PLACE, INC. SHELTERS, SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN, WHILE PROVIDING LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION TO BUILD A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- MSP'S EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES SAFE, SECURE HOUSING FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN, OPERATING TWO SHELTER FACILITIES WITH CAPACITY FOR UP TO 21 FAMILIES AT A TIME. IN FY2025, THE SHELTER SERVED 159 SURVIVORS, PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES INCLUDING: TRAUMA- INFORMED CASE MANAGEMENT, 1:1 COUNSELING, SAFETY PLANNING, REFERRALS, AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES. MSP ALSO ANSWERED 597 HOTLINE CALLS AND DEVELOPED 500 SAFETY PLANS, ENSURING SURVIVORS HAD ACCESS TO 24/7 CRISIS SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY, ALL CLIENT ADVOCATES BECAME CERTIFIED ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM ASSISTANTS, TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS SEEKING TO PROTECT THEIR LOCATION INFORMATION.Expenses $1,999,946
- IN FY25, MSP CONTINUED TO ADMINISTER TWO INNOVATIVE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS, RISE (REACHING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH SURVIVOR EMPOWERMENT) AND RISE PLUS, OFFERING INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING NAVIGATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. RISE PROVIDES 12 MONTHS OF RENTAL SUBSIDY WITH ASSISTANCE TO HELP SURVIVORS REBUILD CREDIT, SECURE EMPLOYMENT, AND OBTAIN PERMANENT LEASES IN THEIR OWN NAMES. RISE PLUS BUILDS ON THE RISE MODEL, PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL 24 MONTHS OF SUPPORT. IN THE FIRST YEAR, RENT IS FULLY SUBSIDIZED BY MSP, BUT IN THE SECOND YEAR, PARTICIPANTS TRANSITION TO A RAPID REHOUSING MODEL TO PREPARE THEM TO INDEPENDENTLY PAY RENT WHEN THEY TRANSITION OUT OF THE PROGRAM. IN FY2025, MSP'S RISE PROGRAM SERVED 177 SURVIVORS (HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD + DEPENDENTS) AND RISE PLUS SERVED 124 SURVIVORS (HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD + DEPENDENTS) IN FY25, MSP SERVED 616 SURVIVORS AND PROVIDED 8,277 CASE MANAGEMENT SESSIONS ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED MSP'S HOUSING NAVIGATOR ACHIEVING CERTIFICATION AS A NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF REAL ESTATE (NSPIRE) INSPECTOR AND CLIENTS MOVING INTO RENTAL UNITS WITHIN 1-2 WEEKS OF APPLICATION APPROVAL, WHICH IS MUCH QUICKER THAN THE DC RAPID REHOUSING AVERAGE OF 15-30 DAYS. ADDITIONALLY, RISE TRUST, MSP'S SIGNATURE CASH TRANSFER INITIATIVE, LAUNCHED ITS SECOND COHORT, PROVIDING 30 FAMILIES WITH 500/MONTH IN CASH ASSISTANCE PAIRED WITH FINANCIAL EDUCATION. A STUDY OF THE FIRST COHORT CONDUCTED WITH THE URBAN INSTITUTE FOUND THAT 31% OF PARTICIPANTS REDUCED THEIR DEBT, 24% EXITED ENTIRELY DEBT-FREE, PARTICIPANT ANXIETY DECREASED FROM 58% TO 37.5%, AND CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE ROSE FROM 68% TO 87% OVER ONE YEAR.Expenses $3,379,047
- MSP PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING STABILIZATION SUPPORT, AND FINANCIAL AND WORKFORCE SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE BROADER WASHINGTON, DC COMMUNITY. IN FY2025, MSP SERVED 125 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH DC'S FAMILY REHOUSING AND STABILIZATION PROGRAM (FRSP) BEFORE THE PROGRAM WAS ELIMINATED DUE TO CITYWIDE BUDGET CUTS - A DISRUPTION MSP ABSORBED WHILE CONTINUING SERVICES TO AFFECTED FAMILIES. MSP ALSO EXPANDED ITS RESILIENT FUTURES AFTERCARE PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, REFERRALS, AND EMERGENCY CASH ASSISTANCE FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS FOLLOWING HOUSING PROGRAM EXIT. PARTICIPATION IN RESILIENT FUTURES MORE THAN DOUBLED IN FY2025, ENGAGING 74 CLIENTS. MSP PROVIDED 2,055 REFERRALS AND COMPLETED 1,139 HOME VISITS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR .Expenses $1,572,321
- MSP OPERATES TWO ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS THAT DEEPEN ITS CONTINUUM OF CARE. THE FRESH START FUND PROVIDES FLEXIBLE CASH ASSISTANCE TO CLIENTS FOR EMERGENCY NEEDS, EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION, TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, AND HOUSEHOLD STABILIZATION. IN FY2025, THE FUND DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 200,000, COVERING 330 REQUESTS; EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING COMPRISED 48% OF REQUESTS. EDUCATION AND JOB-TRAINING REQUESTS TOTALED OVER 98,000, REFLECTING STRONG DEMAND FOR ECONOMIC MOBILITY SUPPORT AMONG SURVIVORS. MSP'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONNECTED 80 CLIENTS WITH OVER 400 INDIVIDUAL COACHING SESSIONS, CAREER FAIRS, CREDENTIALING OPPORTUNITIES, AND TRAINING PARTNERSHIPS. IN FY2025, 27 CLIENTS SECURED EMPLOYMENT OR PAID INTERNSHIPS FOLLOWING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION. MSP'S COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS RAISED AWARENESS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES ACROSS THE DC REGION, INCLUDING A LEGAL AND HOUSING RESOURCE CLINIC, SPECIFICALLY SERVING THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY.Expenses $418,854
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1263256
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,681,665
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,284,888
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $8,284,888 | $8,232,872 | $9,681,665 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $7,239,485 | $7,602,426 | $9,569,455 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $7,656,977 | $7,048,197 | $9,631,880 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $9,886,814 | $4,887,028 | $9,086,734 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1263256).
Questions about MY SISTERS PLACE INC
- What is the EIN of MY SISTERS PLACE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MY SISTERS PLACE INC is 52-1263256.
- Is MY SISTERS PLACE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to MY SISTERS PLACE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MY SISTERS PLACE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MY SISTERS PLACE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MY SISTERS PLACE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MY SISTERS PLACE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names LISA WINJUM.
- Who are the officers and directors of MY SISTERS PLACE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $188,369 (MERCEDES LEMP, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does MY SISTERS PLACE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,284,888, expenses of $8,232,872 and total assets of $9,681,665 at year end.
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