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Sisters Unchained Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 85-1294087

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Oct 14, 2022

Organization ProfileN/A
P O Box 300902Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

(857) 350-2166

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

1.32x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

15th percentile

-30%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

$256,589

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Net Assets

$0

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Liabilities

$256,589

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

$194,833

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$253,638

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$58,805

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2021: $256,589Liabilities 2021: $256,589Net Assets 2021: $02021Assets 2022: $285,975Liabilities 2022: $285,975Net Assets 2022: $02022Assets 2023: $270,264Liabilities 2023: $270,264Net Assets 2023: $02023Assets 2024: $39,468Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $39,4682024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$256,589
Liabilities$256,589
Net Assets$0
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2021: $194,833Expenses 2021: $253,638Net Income 2021: -$58,8052021Revenue 2022: $0Expenses 2022: $0Net Income 2022: $02022Revenue 2023: $311,318Expenses 2023: $286,903Net Income 2023: $24,4152023Revenue 2024: $449,198Expenses 2024: $408,524Net Income 2024: $40,6742024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$194,833
Expenses$253,638
Net Income-$58,805
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Oct 14, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$194,833
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Supports young women and girls with incarcerated parents

Support young women and girls with incarcerated parents

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$170,461$256,589▲ $86,128
Total Assets$170,461$256,589▲ $86,128
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$170,461$256,589▲ $86,128
Total Liabilities$170,461$256,589▲ $86,128
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$170,461$256,589▲ $86,128
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Vanessa LyDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$194,833
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$194,833
Change in Net Assets
$-58,805
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$182,618
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$71,020
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other---$131,565
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$71,020
Other Expenses---$19,810
Office Expenses---$11,437
All Other Expenses---$3,686
Travel---$1,003
Advertising---$694
Insurance---$652
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$253,638
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sisters Unchained
EIN
85-1294087
Phone
8573502166
Address
P O BOX 300902, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Signing Officer

Name
Vanessa Ly
Title
Director
Phone
8573502166
Signed
2022-10-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Vanessa Ly
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Hrb Tax Group Inc
Address
COLONIAL SHOPPING CENTER, WALTHAM, MA 02453
Preparer
Jacob Bergmann
Phone
7818993735
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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Filings

Displayed year

2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$256,589
Liabilities
$256,589
Net assets
$0
Revenue
$194,833
Expenses
$253,638
Net income
-$58,805
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$0.39$4.49$4.09$0.41
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.70$2.70$0.00$3.11$2.87$0.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.86$2.86$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.57$2.57$0.00$1.95$2.54$0.59
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