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Sunrise Family Resource Center Inc

EIN 03-0222789 · Bennington, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To create and support a statewide network of designated family-centered programs in order to help all families get off to a healthy start. The goal of Sunrise is to strengthen families through educational & support services to families living in Bennington County and the surrounding areas; working in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to promote their healthy growth and development through encouragement of their strengths, expansion of their opportunities, and support in their time of stress.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
42
Highest pay
$88,879, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 June 30, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $1.6 million spent. CHILDREN'S INTEGRATED SERVICES:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH AND NURSING SERVICES, SPECIALIZED CHILDCARE SUPPORTS AND FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER SERVICES TO PREGANANT WOMAN AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 6 AND UNDER. THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND THE CIS TEAM WORK WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO COORDINATE SPECIALIZED SUPPORTS AND REMEDIATIONS FOR CHILDREN WHO QUALIFY.
  2. $720,793 spent. Family Services Program:Includes case management for families with children who have been or are about to removed from the home and placed in State Custody. This is an intensive support program with the goal of family unification.
  3. $343,237 spent. EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM:THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CARE TO 22 INFANTS AND CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM IS NAYEC ACCREDITED AND AFFORDED 5 STARS FROM THE STATE OF VERMONT.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Family Supported Housing:This program provides support and incentives for homeless families with children seeking permanent housing. Two cases managers provide ongoing support and education in the areas of housing. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Family Services Program:Includes case management for families with children who have been or are about to removed from the home and placed in State Custody. This is an intensive support program with the goal of family unification. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Youth Development Program:This program supports youth aging out of the State Foster Care System with guidance, support and resources during this transitory time. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Community Early Childhood & Support Services:This program provides professional development and technical assistance to Early Care and Education Providers and eligibility and referral services to families seeking childcare. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Family Development:Sunrises' Learning Together Program is a State accredited alternative high school available to pregnant and parenting teens and young adults from Bennington. Students, in a supportive nurturing environment create their own academic and life plans with support from Staff. Some components include work experience, core academic curriculum, parenting and life skills.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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