Little Sisters of The Poor

What it reported doing in 2024

Skilled and intermediate nursing care for 18,083 patient days for welfare agency and private residents. A. Physical care - little sisters of the poor provide licensed nursing care, medical, dental and podiatry care, physical therapy and pharmaceutical services. The challenges of aging are myriad and managing the physical needs of the elderly is a monumental task. As little sisters, we are committed to promoting the dignity of human life of each and every one of our residents. Medical doctors visit the home several times a week. Dental and podiatry care, as well as physical therapy, are provided within the home. In a spirit of humble service and hospitality, the little sisters provide nursing care to the residents with utmost respect for the dignity of the individual person. The sisters, through a prayerful, bedside presence, provide spiritual care to dying residents. B. Spiritual care - little sisters accept elderly people into their home without regard to religion or race. Having a faith that sustains and comforts in hard times is a particular blessing as we move toward the end of life. When elderly people are offered the benefits of a spiritual program, their lives become more complete and secure. The little sisters foster their residents' faith by offering daily mass by a resident chaplain and other spiritually-related programs. Many of the residents attend mass on a regular basis and find comfort and hope in the traditions of the catholic church. Other residents go into the chapel to pray and meditate while others attend the church of their choice. Each resident is encouraged to practice his/her faith. When it is clear that one of the residents is dying, the sisters take turns (along with family members) being with the resident, making him or her as comfortable as possible, praying, and reading comforting scriptures. They remain by the resident's side until death comes because they believe that no one should die alone. C. Activities - the philosophy of little sisters of the poor is that spiritual well-being, social interaction, and loving care, are the keys to living a long and fruitful life. Meaningful activity is the cornerstone of a holistic model of care. Having a center of interest, doing something they like to do, feeling useful, being able to take initiatives, to communicate and form friendships, maintaining a relationship with family, having contacts with youth. These are the factors which provide joy and happiness. Little sisters offer many activities - exercise programs, arts/crafts, baking, bowling, card games, music appreciation, games, group discussions, and outings to restaurants, shops, and cultural events. Also available are a beauty parlor, coffee shop, gift shop, library, and craft room. Many residents participate at the home by folding clothes in the laundry, helping in the dining room or selling items to other residents in the sweet pea convenience shop, which is specially designed for residents' needs. Residents who take part in the various activities form more meaningful relationships and have a better perspective on the aging process.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 82.4%; rating input score 82
• Program expense ratio: 81.5%; rating input score 82
• Fundraising efficiency: $14.64 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 50; 50th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 6 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 86
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Fail
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -1.1%; rating input score 29; 29th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.06; rating input score 39; 39th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.06; rating input score 68; 68th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 1.4%; rating input score 79; 79th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 2.8% per year; rating input score 100; 26th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 2.8% per year; rating input score 100; 25th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -4.1% per year; rating input score 0; 4th percentile among comparable filings