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Human Services : Homeless Services

Rosie's Place

A sanctuary for poor and homeless women

four stars

93.22

889 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118
tel: (617) 442-9322   Web Site
EIN: 04-2582187

Board Leadership
Isabelle Stillger
President

CEO
Sue Marsh
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 93.22 four stars
  Financial 91.29 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 06/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

four stars

91.29

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 06/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 84.6%
  Administrative Expenses 3.1%
  Fundraising Expenses 12.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.12
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.36
  Program Expenses Growth 6.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 3.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Rosie's Place on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Rosie's Place on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Rosie's Place (MA) 93.22 four stars
Bridge Communities (IL) 87.80 three stars
Our House, Georgia (GA) 91.78 four stars
Share Our Selves (CA) 94.02 four stars
Frisco Family Services (TX) 87.24 three stars

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Since 1974 poor and homeless women have found an oasis of hope and nourishment at Rosie's Place. The mission of Rosie's Place is to help women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives. With the help of people who believe change is possible and share our vision of justice, Rosie's Place has accomplished amazing things, both big and small. Each year: 74,000 nutritionally balanced meals are served in our warm and cheery dining room; 800 women choose free non-perishable food items and fresh produce from our groceries program each month; more than 500 women find safety and nurturing in our emergency and short-term housing; and advocates help more than 100 women find a home of their own and avoid eviction.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $7,751,299
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $1,029,952
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $8,781,251
   Program Service Revenue $65,369
Total Primary Revenue $8,846,620
   Other Revenue $485,258
TOTAL REVENUE $9,331,878
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $7,195,198
   Administrative Expenses $244,049
   Fundraising Expenses $1,084,014
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $8,523,261
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $808,617
   
Net Assets $19,330,222

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Advocacy $3,263,088 45.4%
Food Program $2,139,542 29.7%
Women's Education $738,370 10.3%

Ratings History
Rosie's Place has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-06 06/01/2016 93.22 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 09/01/2015 92.49 four stars
2013-06 06/01/2014 87.64 three stars
2012-06 07/01/2013 83.19 three stars
2011-06 07/01/2012 85.15 three stars
2011-06 04/01/2012 84.49 three stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 84.69 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 09/01/2010 93.36 four stars
2008-06 10/01/2009 93.44 four stars
2007-06 10/01/2008 93.55 four stars
2006-06 05/01/2007 73.70 two stars
2005-06 09/01/2006 70.42 two stars
2004-06 01/01/2006 83.89 three stars
2003-06 10/01/2004 90.82 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 04-2582187
Name in IRS Master File ROSIES PLACE INC
NTEE Code L41
NTEE Classification Homeless, Temporary Shelter For
NTEE Type Housing, Shelter
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (408) Community service organization
(402) Other activity aimed t combating community deterioration
(560) Supplying money, goods or services to the poor
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date May, 1976
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
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  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
  • June, 2012
  • June, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$150,232 1.76% Sue Marsh Executive Director

Since 1974 poor and homeless women have found an oasis of hope and nourishment at Rosie's Place. The mission of Rosie's Place is to help women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives. With the help of people who believe change is possible and share our vision of justice, Rosie's Place has accomplished amazing things, both big and small. Each year: 74,000 nutritionally balanced meals are served in our warm and cheery dining room; 800 women choose free non-perishable food items and fresh produce from our groceries program each month; more than 500 women find safety and nurturing in our emergency and short-term housing; and advocates help more than 100 women find a home of their own and avoid eviction.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Rosie's Place (MA) 93.22 four stars
reStart Inc. (MO) 91.45 four stars
Turning Points (FL) 89.39 three stars
Pacific House (CT) 92.02 four stars
Together Omaha (NE) 92.38 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Rosie's Place
889 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
tel: (617) 442-9322
fax: (617) 442-7825
EIN: 04-2582187

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Board Leadership

Isabelle Stillger
President

CEO

Sue Marsh
Executive Director

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