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Sunshine Social Services Inc

EIN 01-0582371 · Los Angeles, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE CRITICAL LIFE ASSISTANCE AND PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED, MARGINALIZED YOUTH AND SENIOR ADULTS IN THE GREATER SOUTH FLORIDA METROPOLITAN AREA.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
-3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
46
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$165,485, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 179% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $574,620 spent. CASE MANAGEMENT - PROVIDES HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT FOR THOSE LIVING WITH HIV, SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON HOUSING BEING AN INTEGRAL PART OF GOOD HEALTH; AND WE DO EVERYTHING TO KEEP PEOPLE EMPLOYED, HOUSED AND EARNING AN INCOME.
  2. $410,142 spent. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF OUT-PATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING COUPLES, FAMILY AND GROUP TREATMENT AT THE SUNSERVE OFFICES. THERE IS A COMBINATION OF LICENSED CLINICIANS, REGISTERED INTERNS AND MASTER'S LEVEL STUDENTS PROVIDING SERVICES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON A SLIDING PAYMENT SCALE, WITH NO ONE TURNED AWAY DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS.
  3. $916,123 spent. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES - THERAPY IS PROVIDED FOR LGBTQ YOUTH OF ALL AGES, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. LIFE COACHING IS PROVIDED; UNDERSTANDING AS EDUCATION, WHETHER VOCATIONAL OR COLLEGE, IS ESSENTIAL TO LIVING A FULL LIFE. COUNSELING IS PROVIDED BOTH IN HOME AND IN OFFICE. SIX DIFFERENT YOUTH SUPPORT GROUPS ARE OFFERED AROUND THE COUNTY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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