2026-03-08T16:45:27-04:00 2025-12-31 811277838 3009 Wilderness LLC 3009 WILDERNESS BLVD E Parrish FL 34219 990 2025-01-01 334551676 The Sisterhood Project USA Inc SIST 9412242385 10005 284th St E Myakka City FL 34251 Melissa Mangiapanella President 9412242385 2026-03-08 Lorna McWatt P03347230 9417204307 2026-03-09 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Melissa Mangiapanella 10005 284th St E Myakka City FL 34251 111944 false X thesisterhoodprojectusa.org X 2025 FL We are a nonprofit scholarship program that provides children affected by domestic violence an opportunity for healing, self-expression, community, a source of empowerment, a place to process complex emotions and develop essential life skills. We provide scholarships for alternative forms of therapy, such as sports, music and the arts. We give the gift of childhood and the beauty in the normalcies that go along with it. 5 5 0 0 0 111944 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 111944 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 77506 0 83586 0 83586 0 28358 0 28358 0 0 0 28358 X We are a nonprofit scholarship program that provides children affected by domestic violence an opportunity for healing, self-expression, community, a source of empowerment, a place to process complex emotions and develop essential life skills. We provide scholarships for alternative forms of therapy, such as sports, music and the arts. We give the gift of childhood and the beauty in the normalcies that go along with it. 41944 0 80651 Pearls & Prosecco Gala ? October 10, 2025 | The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota The Sisterhood Project USA hosted its inaugural Pearls & Prosecco Gala at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, bringing together an incredible community of supporters for an unforgettable evening of purpose and celebration. Guests enjoyed an elegant dinner, live entertainment, and moving stories that highlighted our mission to support children affected by domestic violence through scholarships in music, art, and sports. Thanks to the generosity of our attendees, sponsors, and volunteers, the event raised critical funds to help us continue providing healing opportunities for young survivors across our community. The goal was to raise funds that exceeded expenses and this was met by raising $28,358 more than expenses. 0 0 0 The Sisterhood Project USA?s Program, the 2026 Prom Pop-Up Shop, It is a boutique-style experience where teens who have experienced difficult family circumstances can shop for their perfect prom look, completely free of charge. All work is being performed by volunteers, so the project is free of expenses, and the service is free to the students. Instead of worrying about the cost of dresses, suits, shoes, or accessories, students are invited to browse, try on, and choose an outfit that makes them feel confident, celebrated, and proud. Each teen is styled with care, encouragement, and dignity, turning what can be a stressful moment into one filled with joy, excitement, and possibility.Through the Prom Pop-Up Shop, we don?t just give outfits, we give confidence, memories, and the reminder that every young person deserves to shine. 0 0 0 We will continue to use the funds from the Oct 10, 2025, in 2026 in the following ways: For Art & Play Trauma-informed art and play therapy has shown promise in aiding children and mothers in domestic violence shelters, helping to mitigate trauma-related symptoms. Trauma-Focused Art Therapy (TFAT) has also been effective in reducing PTSD symptoms and supporting emotional processing when traditional therapy may not reach. Expressive Arts Expressive arts therapies (incorporating visual art, music, movement, drama, etc.) provide safe, nonverbal ways for children to process trauma, build self-awareness, manage emotional distress, and enhance self-esteem and cognitive function. Music Music therapy helps children find voice through activities like songwriting, improvisation, and listening?especially those who?ve been silenced by trauma. It also creates an important sense of safety and internal resource-building. Interventions combining movement and music build resilience, fostering key qualities like self-awareness, confidence, autonomy, and belonging. Research from Arts Schools Studies from arts-enriched preschool programs (e.g. Head Start) reveal that participation in the arts: Boosts receptive vocabulary (a key school success predictor) Increases positive emotions by 60% over traditional settings Lowers stress levels (measured via cortisol) Enhances school readiness in economically disadvantaged children The Role of Sports in Healing and Resilience:A pilot sports-based intervention showed reductions in both internalizing and externalizing behaviors?like fewer restraints and time-outs?among traumatized youth participants. A recent Swedish study highlighted that an extra hour of physical activity at age 11 lowered psychiatric diagnosis risk by 12% by age 18. Organized sports, in particular, cut depression risk by 35% and anxiety by 21% in boys?and demonstrated meaningful benefits for girls too. Sports offer more than physical activity: kids learn teamwork, emotional regulation, empathy, and social bonding?making sports a powerful source of resilience. 41944 true true 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 false false false false false false false false true X 0 0 true 0 false false false false false false true false true false false false true true false false false 0 0 0 0 false 0 false 0 0 false false false false false X 5 5 true false false false false true true true true false false false true true true true true true false false false false FL X Melissa Mangiapanella 3475382160 10005 284th St E Myakka City FL 34251 X Meliss Mangiapanella President 20 20 X 0 0 0 Josh Boorum 10 10 X 0 0 0 Kara Micucci BMAL 5 5 X 0 0 0 Kristen Heide Sec 5 5 X 0 0 0 Joy Cianci Officer 5 5 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 111944 0 0 0 31293 111944 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 111944 0 0 0 X 350 30 320 41193 3000 38193 750 50 700 Gift in Kind 31293 3100 28293 10000 10000 83586 0 6180 77506 0 28358 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28358 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 28358 0 0 0 28358 0 28358 28358 X false false false X 0 0 0 0 80651 80651 0 0 0 0 80651 80651 80651 0 0 0 0 80651 80651 1 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 80651 80651 34238 4996 13059 0 0 80651 0 80651 0 0 0 34238 4996 13059 52293 28358 0 Part IX Line 11g Event Expenses: Location including meals $34,238 Linens $428. Photographer $1,031. Flowers $501. Music $4,996. Miscellaneous $3. Total $41,194. - 41194 Part IX Line 11g Received $10,000 Loan from Josh Boorum, Officer of Sisterhood, to help with payment of deposits and repaid Josh $10,000 from event gross income. - 10000 Part IX Line 24e Repay $10.000 no interest loan provided by Josh Boorum, officer of the organization. Loan was to pay for deposits for the organization's one event. The organization started with zero cash. Loan was provided in 2025 and repaid in 2025. $10,000 - 10000 Part VI Line 2 Melissa Mangiapanella and Josh Boorum are husband and wife Part VI Line 7a The five officers had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body. Part VI Line 7b The five officers had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body Part VI Line 10b The organization did not have chapters, affiliates, or branches. Part VI Line 11b Each officer received a copy of the Form 990 by both email and certified mail delivery. All officers attended a Zoom Meeting to review and approve the Form 990 before the filing. Part VI Line 15b There is no compensation. Officers are volunteers. Part I Line 1 We are a nonprofit scholarship program that provides children affected by domestic violence an opportunity for healing, self-expression, community, a source of empowerment, a place to process complex emotions and develop essential life skills. We provide scholarships for alternative forms of therapy, such as sports, music and the arts. We give the gift of childhood and the beauty in the normalcies that go along with it. Part VI Line 12c Organization Oversight: The organization requests annual disclosure from officers, directors, and key employees, and reviews proposed transactions for potential conflicts. Board Oversight: The officers bear the ultimate responsibility to oversee compliance, ensuring adherence to the mission, and maintaining financial health. They review financial reports, including budget variance analysis, to ensure proper stewardship. Internal Controls: The organization implements and enforces internal controls to safeguard assets, such as segregating financial duties, for example, separating check authorization from deposit duties. Documentation: All compliance efforts are documented. For example, the documentation of the review of conflict of interest disclosures in board meeting minutes provides evidence of the enforcement. Policy Updates: Policies are and will be regularly updated to reflect changes in laws, regulations, and industry best practices. Part VI Line 19 The organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public by request.