Nonprofit · EIN 51-0095986
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR INC
Tax-exempt · NEWARK, DE 19713
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,372,434 | $6,670,974 | -$1,298,540 | $14,090,558 | $5,830,365 | $8,260,193 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,371,971 | $6,665,709 | -$1,293,738 | $15,021,424 | $5,669,840 | $9,351,584 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,600,608 | $6,464,931 | $135,677 | $14,675,047 | $4,104,766 | $10,570,281 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,474,646
- Program service revenue
- $2,545,831
- Investment income
- $32,402
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$96
- Net income from fundraising events
- $41,604
- Net income from gaming
- $275,603
- Other revenue
- $319,555
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,159,368
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,839,440
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $608
- Accounting fees
- $41,722
- Occupancy
- $644,910
- Travel
- $480
- Depreciation
- $562,293
- Program services (functional)
- $5,251,260
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,189,115
- Fundraising (functional)
- $230,599
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,021,424
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,090,558
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,830,365
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,260,193
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,941,794
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,756,133
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,504,060
- Gross receipts
- $5,445,269
- Employees
- 120
- Volunteers
- 138
- Year formed
- 1903
- State of legal domicile
- DE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SISTER THERESE WEHRLIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $13,008 |
| SR LAURELLIYA SIMON JESUTHASAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $6,504 |
| SISTER MARY MICHAEL NICKLES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| SISTER CECILE ZERINGUE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SISTER MARY MICHAEL NICKLES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $2,719 |
| SISTER LOURDES MIRANDA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $2,719 |
| SISTER CECILE ZERINGUE | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $2,525 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SISTER MARY MICHAEL NICKLES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $8,060 |
| SISTER LOURDES MIRANDA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $8,060 |
| SISTER CECILE ZERINGUE | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $6,071 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 185 SALEM CHURCH RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-2942
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SR MARY MICHAEL NICKLES, 185 SALEM CHURCH ROAD, NEWARK, DE 19713
- Signed the 990
- SR MARY MICHAEL NICKLES, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (302) 368-5886
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
THE HOME IS PART OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONGREGATION OF THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR, WHICH WAS FOUNDED IN FRANCE IN 1839 & SERVES THE ELDERLY IN 31 COUNTRIES. THE HOME, WHICH PROVIDES NURSING & RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR THE NEEDY ELDERLY, IS INDEPENDENTLY OPERATED AND MANAGED BY THE SISTERS AND INDEPENDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR, A CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS ORDER.
Program accomplishments
- LICENSED NURSING FACILITY (40-BED - 7,787 RESIDENT DAYS SERVED), BOARDING HOUSE LIVING (26 UNITS - 4,279 RESIDENT DAYS SERVED), AND INDEPENDENT LIVING (11 APARTMENT UNITS - 3,236 RESIDENT DAYS SERVED). PROVIDES ROOM, BOARD AND INTERMEDIATE CARE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY.Expenses $5,251,260 · revenue $2,545,831
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0095986
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L22Z)
- Group exemption
- 0928: UNITED STATES CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,090,558
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,445,269
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,372,434 | $6,670,974 | $14,090,558 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,371,971 | $6,665,709 | $15,021,424 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,600,608 | $6,464,931 | $14,675,047 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,939,607 | $6,623,919 | $14,847,283 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 51-0095986).
Questions about LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR INC
- What is the EIN of LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR INC is 51-0095986.
- Is LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
- Which annual return does LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SR MARY MICHAEL NICKLES.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,372,434, expenses of $6,670,974 and total assets of $14,090,558 at year end.
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