Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc.
Promulgating Universal Joy and Expiating Stigmatic Guilt
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc.
EIN: 94-3032120
as of September 2024
as of September 09, 2024
Mission
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence® is a leading-edge Order of queer and trans nuns. We believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty. Since our first appearance in San Francisco on Easter Sunday, 1979, the Sisters have devoted ourselves to community service, ministry and outreach to those on the edges, and to promoting human rights, respect for diversity and spiritual enlightenment. We use humor and irreverent wit to expose the forces of bigotry, complacency and guilt that chain the human spirit.
Ruling year
1987
Abbess / President
Sister Rosie Palmer
Main address
584 Castro Street #392
San Francisco, CA 94114 USA
EIN
94-3032120
Human rights
HIV/AIDS
Population served
LGBTQ people
Economically disadvantaged people
Artists and performers
Victims and oppressed people
Activists
NTEE code
Lesbian/Gay Rights (R26)
Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (R12)
AIDS (G81)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Since 1979 we have worked to address the ever changing challenges that face our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Straight communities. Eliminating HIV / AIDS and the surrounding stigma, raising awareness of LGBTQ issues and fighting for the civil rights of all our respective communities.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
First Friday
The first Friday of each month The Sisters take to the community for joyous street ministry, outreach, and educational programs. Each month features something new and unique. We deliver hygiene packs, socks, food, and more to people who are living outside - sing our own unique holiday carols - raise awareness to the current needs of our community - give out hugs make people smile.
Project Nunway
Project Nunway is a charity fashion show where designers are paired with Sisters to create a high fashion look from recycled materials. Proceeds from Project Nunway go to support select beneficiaries each year.
Stop The Violence
A joint project of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc., Castro Community on Patrol (CCOP), Community Patrol USA (CP-USA), the San Francisco Police Dept, and local merchants. Our goal is to create a safer neighborhood for those who live in, work in, or visit the neighborhood. When you see a Stop The Violence sign at a local business you know you have a safe place to seek refuge.
Pink Saturday
Pink Saturday was a street party held the Saturday night before San Francisco Pride in the city's Castro district. Since 2017 Pink Saturday has been reenvisioned into ball scene celebration of dance and community!
Easter & Saturnalia Grant Cycles
In our biannual grant cycle The Sisters throughly vet and support under-funded, small organizations and projects providing direct services to under-served communities. The majority of these organizations and projects receive little, if any, government or mainstream funding and may be in the early stages of development. We are especially attracted to progressive grassroots projects that promote wellness, joy, tolerance, and diversity within our communities. We have a vision that encompasses diverse communities and groups that have a common interest in human rights, people of every gender, gender identity, race, class, age, and sexual orientation. We are especially thrilled to fund special projects (over general operations), to support innovators, and to provide seed money that will have a ripple effect.
Easter in the Park
Our annual anniversary celebration of community and worldwide growth. Featuring everyone's favorite, and world famous, HUNKY JESUS! Bring your blanket, picnic supplies, and join us for a wonderful afternoon of live entertainment, irreverence, and fun. Children's Easter is held in the morning for family friendly fun! Bring out your best easter bonnets, costumes, and wear some flowers in your hair!
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of Facebook followers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
LGBTQ people, Ethnic and racial groups, People with HIV/AIDS
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
LGBTQ people, Economically disadvantaged people, Activists
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Total amount reflects biannual grant cycle and specific fundraising / event grants.
Average grant amount
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of organizations applying for grants
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Only includes Easter and Saturnalia Grant Cycle applicants. Does not include specific fundraising grants.
Total number of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
LGBTQ people, Economically disadvantaged people, Activists
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total dollars received in contributions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
LGBTQ people, Activists, Artists and performers
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Includes all donations and proceeds from events and fundraisers.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The promulgation of universal joy and expiation of stigmatic guilt!
We believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty and we use humor and irreverent wit to expose the forces of bigotry, complacency and guilt that chain the human spirit.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The Sisters tend to support under-funded, small organizations and projects providing direct services to under-served communities. The majority of these organizations and projects receive little, if any, government or mainstream funding and may be in the early stages of development. We are especially attracted to progressive grassroots projects that promote wellness, joy, tolerance, and diversity within our communities. We have a vision that encompasses diverse communities and groups that have a common interest in human rights, people of every gender, gender identity, race, class, age, and sexual orientation. We are especially thrilled to fund special projects (over general operations), to support innovators, and to provide seed money that will have a ripple effect.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Since 1979 in San Francisco we have blossomed into a world wide order serving over 40 U.S. cities and 8 foreign countries. Through street ministry, street theatre, social activism, and social charity we will continue to spread like an invasive species ... only more fabulous and fruity.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Our twice a year grant cycle has accomplished some of the following.
United Streets Direct Care: Providing haircuts and direct care to unhoused neighbors in the Bay Area.
ABO Comix Collective: Working to amplify the voices and raise money for imprisoned LGBTQ+ people through various artistic mediums.
The Gubbio Project: Building community through Sacred Sleep, where homeless guests are provided with a safe, clean, beautiful place to sleep on the pews of otherwise empty churches.
Red Light Legal: Providing sex worker-led legal services and advocacy education to those most marginalized and vulnerable to violence in the sex industries.
Rainbow Street: Working with local activists to provide shelter, food, clothing, health care, and psychological support to vulnerable queer, trans, and GNC people in the Middle East and North Africa.
GLBT National Help Center: Supporting the LGBT and questioning community through peer support hotlines, online chat, resources, and more.
Queer Rebels Production: A Queer and Trans People of Color intergenerational performing arts organization, producing a yearly 2 day performance festival.
East Oakland Burrito Roll: Getting together once a month to prep, cook, and deliver burritos and water to those in need in East Bay community.
Humboldt Queer Dojo: California queer dojo raising funds for Judo mats and student loaner gis (uniforms).
The Visibility Project: Blending visual and performance arts, community archiving, and free artistic educational opportunities to lift up the stories and histories of LGBTQ Asian Pacific Americans.
Ethical Slut Presents: Interactive classes for the Bay Area's sex positive community, teaching consent and communication skills.
In Lak'ech Dance Academy: Co-creating a community of queer and trans dancers to celebrate resilience, nurture collective strength, and heal from oppression.
Mattachine: A Serialized Story In Queer History: A podcast detailing U.S. LGBTQ liberation from 1920 to Stonewall.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
0.00
Months of cash in 2022 info
3.1
Fringe rate in 2022 info
0%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc.
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc.
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
This snapshot of Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc.’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | -$4,557 | $93,905 | -$39,360 | -$12,892 | -$62,712 |
| As % of expenses | -3.7% | 50.4% | -37.7% | -6.2% | -21.3% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$4,557 | $93,905 | -$39,360 | -$12,892 | -$62,712 |
| As % of expenses | -3.7% | 50.4% | -37.7% | -6.2% | -21.3% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $117,053 | $279,421 | $65,093 | $186,496 | $231,226 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | -17.1% | 138.7% | -76.7% | 186.5% | 24.0% |
| Program services revenue | 1.7% | 5.4% | 17.5% | 12.4% | 7.6% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 98.0% | 94.1% | 81.5% | 87.2% | 92.3% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $121,600 | $186,259 | $104,453 | $207,104 | $293,938 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | -37.4% | 53.2% | -43.9% | 98.3% | 41.9% |
| Personnel | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Professional fees | 6.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Occupancy | 9.3% | 4.4% | 19.6% | 7.3% | 7.7% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 42.0% | 32.6% | 52.6% | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| All other expenses | 42.0% | 57.2% | 23.6% | 72.5% | 69.1% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $121,600 | $186,259 | $104,453 | $207,104 | $293,938 |
| One month of savings | $10,133 | $15,522 | $8,704 | $17,259 | $24,495 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $131,733 | $201,781 | $113,157 | $224,363 | $318,433 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 13.1 | 14.6 | 21.5 | 10.1 | 3.1 |
| Months of cash and investments | 13.1 | 14.6 | 21.5 | 10.1 | 3.1 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 13.1 | 14.6 | 21.5 | 10.1 | 4.5 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $132,443 | $226,348 | $186,988 | $174,096 | $76,233 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $132,443 | $226,348 | $186,988 | $174,096 | $111,384 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $132,443 | $226,348 | $186,988 | $174,096 | $111,384 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Abbess / President
Sister Rosie Palmer
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc.
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 11/11/2023
Board of directors data
Sister Guard N O'Pansies
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Term: 2019 - 2023
Sister Selma Soul
Sister Nova Aggra
Sister Jezabelle Enraptured Sling
Sister Lourdes Mae Shepherd
Sister Shalita Corndog
Sister Rosie Palmer
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
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