SISTER JOSE WOMENS CENTER
Mission Statement
The Sister Jose Women’s Center is dedicated to the care and nurture of homeless women in a welcoming environment. The Sister Jose Women’s Center provides a supportive community where unhoused women and non-binary people who prefer the safety of a women’s center can stabilize and build a more stable and safe life. It provides daily survival needs, food security, safe overnight shelter which allows companion pets, and individualized case management. Sister José’s programs are embedded in best practices, including trauma-informed care, autonomous choice, Housing First, and supportive community. Program support increases guests’ access and engagement with healthcare providers, housing programs, and local resources for more effective outcomes. Sister José’s is defined by its commitment to providing safety and support to women without homes. The center is dedicated to ending homelessness and recognizes the inherent value and dignity of all people regardless of their housing status.
Financial Overview — FY 2023
Compared with Peers
FY 2023| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
75.3% | 86.9% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
14.5% | 10.8% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
10.2% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
259.6% | 227.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
27.2 mo | 12.7 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
3.0% | 40.3% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
98.3% | 90.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
4.9% | 5.3% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
51.6% | 7.8% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
21.3% | 1.7% |
P10P90
|
Impact
3 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased food security, safety, hygiene, and sense of belonging for unsheltered women | 30,000 | $33.00 | — | Per Day |
| Increased safety and food security for unsheltered women who stay in overnight shelter program | 19,000 | $37.00 | — | Per Day |
| Increase the number of unsheltered women who become housed as a result of intensive case navigation | 100 | $5,000.00 | — | Per Year |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1M | $1.7M | $3.8M | 75.3% | 51 |
| 2022 | $2.0M | $1.1M | $3.3M | 79.4% | 33 |
| 2021 | $1.4M | $898K | N/A | — | 24 |
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