Nonprofit · EIN 53-0227542
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF WASHINGTON DC INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $11,993,363 | $12,109,281 | -$115,918 | $39,683,471 | $515,448 | $39,168,023 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $12,653,609 | $12,014,429 | $639,180 | $39,247,786 | $676,270 | $38,571,516 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,685,672 | $10,722,399 | $963,273 | $38,626,971 | $789,416 | $37,837,555 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,479,278
- Program service revenue
- $5,109,385
- Investment income
- $353,938
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$252,399
- Net income from fundraising events
- $41,563
- Other revenue
- $50,762
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,000,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $38,185
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,330,140
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,290,946
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,310
- Accounting fees
- $39,579
- Occupancy
- $1,338,700
- Travel
- $41,209
- Depreciation
- $1,352,152
- Program services (functional)
- $10,020,327
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,750,126
- Fundraising (functional)
- $338,828
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,247,786
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,683,471
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $515,448
- Net assets, end of year
- $39,168,023
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,028,206
- Publicly traded securities
- $14,375,327
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $37,713,293
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,454,730
- Gross receipts
- $17,726,196
- Employees
- 91
- Volunteers
- 54
- Year formed
- 1871
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVELYN MANGER | ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,909 | $1,438 |
| DAISY ALZATE | FORMER DIRECTOR OF NURSING Former | 40 | $118,198 | $82 |
| CORAZON BALLASTEROS | DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,895 | $1,520 |
| ABREHET AMEHATSION | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,819 | $82 |
| KASSAHUN EFRIEM | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,122 | $1,537 |
| SISTER JACINTA SONZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 56 | $0 | $12,947 |
| SISTER ALPHONSE MARIE JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 56 | $0 | $8,413 |
| SISTER FRANCIS GABRIEL KING | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 56 | $0 | $8,413 |
| SISTER PATRICIA MARY METZGAR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 56 | $0 | $3,515 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAISY ALZATE | DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,901 | $499 |
| HARRIET BENNAM | LPN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,570 | $6,853 |
| LEVINA WRAY BENJAMIN | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,422 | $0 |
| RITA NYIM-ASARE | MDS COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,961 | $156 |
| ABREHET AMEHATSION | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,879 | $156 |
| SISTER ALPHONSE MARIE JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 56 | $0 | $8,156 |
| SISTER MARGARET REGINA HALLORAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 56 | $0 | $8,156 |
| SISTER JACINTA SONZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 56 | $0 | $5,112 |
| SISTER JOSEPH MARY ROMANO | FORMER VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Former | 56 | $0 | $5,112 |
| SISTER FRANCIS GABRIEL | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 56 | $0 | $4,758 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RITA NYIM-ASARE | MDS COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,157 | $6,752 |
| HARRIET BENNAM | LPN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,597 | $5,331 |
| DAISY ALZATE | DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,315 | $4,950 |
| ABREHET AMEHATSION | REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,943 | $4,729 |
| RONALDO IGNACIO | ADMIN NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,641 | $5 |
| SISTER JOSEPH MARY ROMANO | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 56 | $0 | $11,423 |
| SISTER ALPHONSE MARIE JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 56 | $0 | $8,051 |
| SISTER MARGARET REGINA HALLORAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 56 | $0 | $8,051 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4200 HAREWOOD RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017-1511
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SR PATRICIA MARY METZGAR, 4200 HAREWOOD ROAD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
- Signed the 990
- SR PATRICIA MARY METZGAR, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (202) 269-1831
- Return prepared by
- GROSS MENDELSOHN & ASSOCIATES PA
Mission
THE HOME IS PART OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONGREGATION OF THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR, WHICH WAS FOUNDED IN FRANCE IN 1839 & SERVES THE ELDERLY IN 31 COUNTRIES. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)THE HOME, WHICH PROVIDES NURSING & RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR THE NEEDY ELDERLY, IS INDEPENDENTLY OPERATED AND MANAGED BY THE SISTERS AND INDEPENDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR, A CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS ORDER.
Program accomplishments
- LICENSED NURSING FACILITY (40 BEDS - 9,369 RESIDENT DAYS SERVED) BOARDING HOUSE LIVING (37 BEDS - 8,177 RESIDENT DAYS SERVED) INDEPENDENT LIVING (24 APARTMENT UNITS - 5,830 RESIDENT DAYS SERVED) - PROVIDES ROOM, BOARD AND INTERMEDIATE CARE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY POOR.Expenses $10,020,327 · grants $1,000,000 · revenue $5,109,385
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 53-0227542
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P750)
- Group exemption
- 0928: UNITED STATES CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,683,471
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,726,196
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $11,993,363 | $12,109,281 | $39,683,471 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $12,653,609 | $12,014,429 | $39,247,786 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $11,685,672 | $10,722,399 | $38,626,971 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $15,818,344 | $10,102,259 | $37,070,136 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 53-0227542).
Questions about LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF WASHINGTON DC INC
- What is the EIN of LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF WASHINGTON DC INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF WASHINGTON DC INC is 53-0227542.
- Is LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF WASHINGTON DC INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
- Which annual return does LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF WASHINGTON DC 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 LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF WASHINGTON DC INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF WASHINGTON DC INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF WASHINGTON DC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SR PATRICIA MARY METZGAR.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF WASHINGTON DC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,909 (EVELYN MANGER, ADMINISTRATOR).
- How much revenue does LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF WASHINGTON DC INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,993,363, expenses of $12,109,281 and total assets of $39,683,471 at year end.
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