2025-04-30T10:10:07-07:00 2024-06-30 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2023-07-01 863419996 Sistas Caring 4 Sistas Inc SIST 8285750488 50 S French Broad Asheville NC 28801 Caroline Rodier Treasurer 8285750488 2025-04-29 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2025-04-30 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Caroline Rodier 50 S French Broad 212 Asheville NC 28801 276381 false X sc4s.org X 2022 NC Reduce adverse birth-related outcomes among individuals of color by providing doula services, advocacy, and education. 7 7 9 8 0 0 896413 276311 140277 0 0 -31571 70 1005119 276381 12028 0 0 344817 360341 0 16509 214799 237510 571644 597851 433475 -321470 781479 459580 3172 2743 778307 456837 Reduce adverse birth-related outcomes among individuals of color by providing doula services, advocacy, and education. false false 512779 0 0 Leadership Changes: The beginning of the fiscal year brought significant transitions in SC4S leadership. Co-founder Nakita Smart tragically passed away on August 21, 2023. Subsequently, Executive Director Cindy McMillians tenure ended on December 5, 2023, followed by the departure of Michelle Carmichael, Director of Operations, on January 4, 2024. To guide the organization through this period, the Board of Directors appointed Sheneika E. Smith as Interim Executive Director on December 20, 2023, with the goal of reaffirming SC4S mission and vision. Doula Services Doula services remain the cornerstone of SC4S mission to reduce maternal and infant health disparities. SC4S supports Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), low-income families, and individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. In 2023, the organization saw an increase in referrals, particularly from programs serving pregnant and parenting individuals with substance use disorders and Spanish-speaking families. To reach families of color and those at risk for adverse birth outcomes, SC4S maintains strong referral partnerships with: -MAHEC -Project CARA -Mary Benson House -Buncombe County Nurse-Family Partnership -Buncombe County WIC Offices (including West Asheville) -Polk County Health Department In total, SC4S supported 70 births, providing comprehensive prenatal, lactation, postpartum support, and childbirth education to each family. Community Engaegment: SC4S actively partnered with community organizations to raise awarenes about the benefits of early doula care. These efforts focused on promoting healthy pregnancies, reducing risks such as low birth weight and infant mortality, and ensuring a strong start for newborns by addressing health concerns early. Workforce Development: SC4S re-evaluated its priorities and discontinued participation in a five-year research grant with UNC Chapel Hill to expand the doula workforce. Despite this SC4S continued its involvement in the Doula Data Consortium Time Use Study in partnership with SisterWeb, aiming to better understand the roles and time commitments of community-based doulas to improve payment structures The organization hired four new doulas, bringing the total to 12 trained community-based doulas, each dedicated to improving birth outcomes for Black families and those unable to afford private care. 512779 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 18 0 9 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NC X X Caroline Rodier 8285750488 50 S French Broad Ave Suite 212 Asheville NC 28801 Cindy McMillan Exiting Executive Director 40.00 X 107958 0 29230 Sheneika Smith Interim Executive Director 40.00 X 0 0 0 Jasmine Moore Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Cherie Jackson Vice-Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Caroline Rodier Treasurer 6.00 X X 0 0 0 Hannaneh Mirmozaffari Secretary 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Robin Funsten Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Kathleen Foley Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Tammy Wood Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 107958 0 29230 1 false true false 138857 137454 276311 Reimbursements 999999 70 70 0 0 70 276381 70 0 0 152922 122925 20948 9049 162251 132831 24338 5082 22521 18379 3379 763 22647 18118 3397 1132 103 103 0 0 14453 7227 7226 0 99014 99014 0 0 1456 1311 145 0 18087 15994 1610 483 14379 9416 4963 0 6799 6119 680 0 9015 9015 0 0 5892 4607 1285 0 Doula Training and Expenses 12427 12427 0 0 Programming: Client Expenses 13869 13869 0 0 Professional Development 6943 6943 0 0 Memberships & subscriptions 4177 3759 418 0 30896 30722 174 0 597851 512779 68563 16509 356139 433576 409852 25000 15488 1004 781479 459580 3172 2743 3172 2743 X 226840 395902 551467 60935 778307 456837 781479 459580 -321470 X true X false true false X 0 506442 896413 276311 1679166 0 0 506442 896413 276311 1679166 777129 902037 0 0 70 70 1679236 179459 X 0 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Reimbursements 2023: 70. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false false Cindy McMillan 107958 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29230 0 137188 0 0 0 Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm, reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions and final approval. Pt VI, Line 12c Any member of the Board of Directors or a committee with powers delegated to it by the Board of Directors who believes he or she is an Interested Person or might appear to have a conflict of interest with regard to any matter coming before the Board or such committee must disclose the existence of the interest or apparent conflict to the Board or committee. Pt VI, Line 15a The board completed a market analysis of executive director compensation in the state of NC (NC Center for Non-Profits Compensation Survey) and within the Western North Carolina region in which the organization operates. Pisgah Legal Service was consulted for a temporary employment agreement. The Executive Committee held several meetings to discuss duties, an interim director timeline, and fair compensation before making an offer. Pt VI, Line 18 The Form 1023 is available upon request and the Forms 990 are available on the websites of many charity watch organizations and upon request. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents are available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Consulting & Advising 20431. 20431. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Professional Fees 600. 600. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Doula - Contract Labor 77983. 77983. 0. 0.