The Sole of a Sister

What it reported doing in 2025

In October 2025, the organization hosted the Sole of a Sister Luncheon, Prayers, Plates and Perspectives, a powerful gathering focused on mental, emotional, and physical healing through communication and prayer surrounding the theme 'Wounded Trust.' The intimate event welcomed 30 attendees, including 6 volunteers, and was made possible by over 150 hours of donated volunteer time. Most of the food was generously provided by private chefs and desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes with an estimated value of $400. Total event expenses were approximately $1,073. Attendees were welcomed at their seats with gift bags full of exciting treats and custom cups. They also received informational packets featuring mental health resources and contact details for a licensed family therapists specializing in marriage and family counseling. There was also a panelist featuring a licensed family therapist founder of Renewed Mind Marriage and Family Counselling, as well as a qualified mental health professional in social work who serves the community in the arena of child and family services for Dallas County. Also joining this professional roster, was a local pastor from United Holiness Church a pillar in her community with more than two decades of faithful ministry. They were also provided a detailed customed workbook, written material on healing and restoration from local author and business owner of Diva with a Diagnosis. An interactive panel discussion was the highlight of the luncheon as it created a safe space for healing moments and reflective self-evaluation. In addition, a segment referred to as Sisters Speak Life Letters, an activity led by the founder, where each woman wrote a personal letter to one of the other guests filled with encouraging words, scriptures, or heartfelt thoughts. These letters will be mailed to them at a surprise date to uplift and inspire. The organization distributed donated new to gently worn clothing and shoes as well as books to those women in need. The event concluded with giveaway prizes sponsored by the organization, blessing the women with thoughtful items to take home.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 63%; rating input score 63
• Program expense ratio: 53.4%; rating input score 53

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 51st percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Limited

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -18.1%; rating input score 23; 23rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.17; rating input score 16; 16th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 66; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 83.7% per year; rating input score 100; 96th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 41.6% per year; rating input score 100; 95th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -63% per year; rating input score 0; 3rd percentile among comparable filings