Sistering
STAR RATINGCi's Star Rating is calculated based on the following independent metrics: |
B
RESULTS REPORTING
Grade based on the charity's public reporting of the work it does and the results it achieves.
n/r
DEMONSTRATED IMPACT
The demonstrated impact per dollar Ci calculates from available program information.
NEED FOR FUNDING
Charity's cash and investments (funding reserves) relative to how much it spends on programs in most recent year.
89%
CENTS TO THE CAUSE
For a dollar donated, after overhead costs of fundraising and admin/management (excluding surplus) 89 cents are available for programs.
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OVERVIEW
About Sistering:
Sistering is a 3-star charity that is not financially transparent. Its results reporting score is B, which is average. Its overhead spending is within Ci’s reasonable range. Its reserve funds can cover two months of annual program costs.
Founded in 1980, Sistering is a Toronto-based shelter and service organization for women and gender-diverse individuals. It aims to reduce the impact of homelessness, poverty, and substance abuse. The charity reports that one in ten people in Toronto rely on food banks. The number of people sleeping in emergency shelters has doubled to more than 9,000.
Sistering offers three main programs: Low-Barrier Drop-In; Harm Reduction; and Advocacy. The charity does not provide a program spending breakdown.
The Low-Barrier Drop-In provides meals, showers, counselling, and other services. It also provides physical and psychological healthcare in partnership with Inner City Health Associates. In F2023, Sistering reports making 10,218 referrals and receiving 27,680 participant visits. The clinic performed 1,323 physician appointments and 726 psychiatrist appointments. The charity states the program had 1,105 unique participants in F2023.
The Harm Reduction program provides substance abuse counselling and support. In F2023, Sistering reports distributing 5,168 naloxone kits and 26,594 harm reduction kits. There were 2,468 outreach clients and 569 individuals who received detox, housing, and in-home visits.
Its Advocacy program involves research and community engagement. In F2023, it hosted ten community town meetings and three free de-escalation workshops. In their community wellness groups, Sistering hosted 250 Spanish group members, 130 Arabic group members, and 433 refugee group members in F2023.
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Results and Impact
In F2023, Sistering reports that its case support team prevented three evictions through rental unit cleanup.
While Ci highlights these key results, they may not be a complete representation of Sistering’s results and impact. This charity is not yet rated on impact (n/r).
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Finances
Sistering received $2.1m in donations in F2023. It also received $4.7m in government funding, representing 71% of total revenues. Administrative costs are 8% of revenues, less investment income. Fundraising costs are 4% of donations. Total overhead spending is 11%. For every dollar donated, 89 cents are available to go to the cause. This is within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending.
In F2023, Sistering had $1.1m in net funding reserves. These funds can cover two months of annual program costs.
Ci has sent this profile update to Sistering for review. Changes and edits may be forthcoming.
Updated on June 27, 2024 by Stellar Zhang.
Financial Review
Fiscal year ending March
|
2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative costs as % of revenues | 6.9% | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Fundraising costs as % of donations | 3.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Total overhead spending | 10.7% | 12.1% | 11.8% |
| Program cost coverage (%) | 17.8% | 42.8% | 37.0% |
Summary Financial StatementsAll figures in $000s |
2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations | 2,082 | 2,062 | 2,618 |
| Government funding | 4,722 | 4,155 | 5,317 |
| Investment income | 29 | 2 | 2 |
| Other income | (172) | (69) | 52 |
| Total revenues | 6,661 | 6,150 | 7,989 |
| Program costs | 6,170 | 5,361 | 6,012 |
| Administrative costs | 457 | 665 | 695 |
| Fundraising costs | 79 | 26 | 80 |
| Total spending | 6,705 | 6,052 | 6,787 |
| Cash flow from operations | (44) | 98 | 1,201 |
| Capital spending | 50 | 18 | 97 |
| Funding reserves | 1,099 | 2,292 | 2,224 |
Note: Ci adjusted for deferred contributions within government funding and donations. Ci adjusted for deferred capital contributions under other revenue, affecting it by $221k in F2023, $110k in F2022, and $nil in F2021. In F2023, the charity’s auditors note that an amount of $315k was moved from deferred revenue to miscellaneous revenue. Ci has removed this amount from miscellaneous revenue in F2023.
Salary Information
$350k + |
0 |
$300k - $350k |
0 |
$250k - $300k |
0 |
$200k - $250k |
0 |
$160k - $200k |
0 |
$120k - $160k |
1 |
$80k - $120k |
9 |
$40k - $80k |
0 |
< $40k |
0 |
Information from most recent CRA Charities Directorate filings for F2023
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Comments & Contact
Comments added by the Charity:
The following comment was provided by the charity based on a prior year's report. An update may be provided.
Sistering is a multi-service agency supporting some of Toronto’s most marginalized women - poor, homeless or precariously housed, often victims of violence, and often facing mental health challenges. Our redesigned and updated website, launching shortly, will provide potential donors and others interested in our work with detailed information about the programs and services we deliver.
Some key services offered at our 24/7 Drop In:
Sistering was one of only 62 agencies awarded Anchor Status this past year by the United Way of Toronto and York Region. Additionally, Sistering received a Vital Ideas Grant from the Toronto Foundation to explore the feasibility of a storefront for our social Enterprise, Inspirations Studio.
Charity Contact
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