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Nonprofit · EIN 91-2160317

CIERRA SISTERS

Tax-exempt · RENTON, WA 98057

Financials

$261K$175K2023$244K$250K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CIERRA SISTERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$243,545$249,599-$6,054$447,186$0$447,186
December 31, 2023990$260,526$175,465$85,061$455,390$0$455,390
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$243,490
of which government grants
$32,529
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$55
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$110,252
Other salaries and wages
$494
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$114,782
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$849
Accounting fees
$947
Occupancy
$7,998
Travel
$7,159
Program services (functional)
$181,216
Management and general (functional)
$52,752
Fundraising (functional)
$15,631

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$455,390
Total assets, end of year
$447,186
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$447,186
Net assets without donor restrictions
$447,186
Gross receipts
$243,545
Employees
2
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
WA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Bridgette HempsteadCEO to November 2024
Officer
40$73,000$37,252
Dolores ScottPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Shayla AkandeVice President & CEO from December 2024
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
Yvonne WalkerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Tanya JonesSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Marie DavisDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Bridgette HempsteadCEO
Officer
40$70,800
Dolores ScottPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Shayla AkandeVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Yvonne BlakeTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Tanya JonesSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Benetta FriersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1634, RENTON, WA 98057-1634
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
P O Box 1634, Renton WA 98057
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Shayla Akande, PO Box 1634, Renton, WA 98057
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
Bridgette Hempstead, PO Box 1634, Renton WA 98057
Signed the 990
Shayla Akande, CEO
Phone
(206) 579-4521
Return prepared by
Rising Sun Accounting

Mission

Our mission is to break the cycle of fear and increase knowledge concerning breast cancer in African-American and underserved communities.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Cierra Sisters works to increase breast cancer knowledge, awareness, and access to care in African-American and underserved communities. We do this by hosting culturally tailored support groups, holding educational and wellness events, providing direct support to women and families navigating cancer, and partnering with medical institutions and researchers to build stronger connections between science and community. Cierra Sisters has been built and directed by the very community we serve - rooted in oral traditions and deep relationships. We know the difference we're making, and with our limited resources and capacity, our focus has been on delivering services and being responsive to community needs. As we build organizational capacity and long-term stability, we are also developing the resources, tools, and expertise to better evaluate our impact, report to external audiences, and use data to sharpen our program and advocacy focus. In 2024, Cierra Sisters served more than 3,900 people through our programs, outreach, and advocacy efforts. Highlights include: -Support Groups: 200 participants annually; providing culturally responsive spaces for healing, support, and connection. -Navigation Services: Guided newly diagnosed women through a complex healthcare system, ensuring awareness of treatment options and access to clinical trials. -Lay Advocate Volunteers: 18 women supported annually with transportation, meals, home care, and companionship. -World Mammography Day Conference: 240 attendees engaged in powerful discussions around prevention, power, policy, and wellness. -World Cancer Day Conference: 150 participants gathered to share knowledge, resources, and solidarity. -Wellness Festival / Block Walk: 1,000 doors knocked, 2,500 community members reached in a single day, 500 people engaged at the festival. -Community Empowerment Program (CEP): Expanded to three cohorts, educating 500 community members through evidence-based strategies. CEPs have been featured in the Journal of Community Health. -Research & Advocacy: In partnership with Fred Hutch Cancer Center, co-created the Anti-Racism in Oncology video series featuring Black women survivors, caregivers, and leaders. This project exposed systemic inequities in cancer care, one of the greatest reasons why Black women die from breast cancer at higher rates than their white counterparts.... Cierra Sisters is not only saving lives - we are dismantling barriers, building trust, and reshaping the way breast cancer care meets our community.
    Expenses $181,216

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-2160317
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$447,186
Income (IRS master file)
$243,545

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$243,545$249,599$447,186IRS
990December 2023$260,526$175,465$455,390XML
990December 2022$137,426$106,850$370,329IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Bridgette Hempstead
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 91-2160317).

Questions about CIERRA SISTERS

What is the EIN of CIERRA SISTERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CIERRA SISTERS is 91-2160317.
Is CIERRA SISTERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to CIERRA SISTERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CIERRA SISTERS 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 CIERRA SISTERS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CIERRA SISTERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CIERRA SISTERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Shayla Akande.
Who are the officers and directors of CIERRA SISTERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,000 (Bridgette Hempstead, CEO to November 2024).
How much revenue does CIERRA SISTERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $243,545, expenses of $249,599 and total assets of $447,186 at year end.

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