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Arizona Sunshine Angels

EIN 20-3369185 · Glendale, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ARIZONA SUNSHINE ANGELS SUPPORTS APPROXIMATELY 700 CHILDREN LIVING IN RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOMES ACROSS 11 AGENCIES IN MARICOPA COUNTY BY PROVIDING CLOTHING, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, FOOD ASSISTANCE, MENTORING, AND BIRTHDAY, HOLIDAY, AND ACADEMIC CELEBRATIONS.

Income
$789,806
Spending
$791,933
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
2
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$28,846, 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $404,672 spent. PROVIDED A MEANINGFUL HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE FOR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS, CHILDREN RECEIVED HOLIDAY CARDS, GIFT CARDS, AND GIFTS. MANY OF THE GIFTS WERE COLLECTED THROUGH TOY DRIVES AND SPONSORS WHO SUPPORTED INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN AND ENTIRE GROUP HOMES. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHILDREN ENJOYED A FESTIVE HOLIDAY MEAL AND PARTICIPATED IN SEASONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO CREATE POSITIVE, LASTING MEMORIES.
  2. $147,154 spent. PROVIDED HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN WITH ESSENTIAL ITEMS, INDEPENDENT LIVING SUPPORT, AND RECOGNITION FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. SUPPORT INCLUDED WELCOME BOXES CONTAINING HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR CHILDREN ENTERING GROUP HOMES, ONGOING HYGIENE SUPPLIES, HAIRCUTS AND ETHNIC HAIR CARE SERVICES, AND ADDITIONAL FOOD ASSISTANCE DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. FUNDS WERE ALSO PROVIDED FOR EASTER AND THANKSGIVING MEALS. OLDER YOUTH RECEIVED BICYCLES OR BUS PASSES FOR TRANSPORTATION TO WORK, ASSISTANCE OBTAINING IDENTIFICATION CARDS, AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR DORMS OR FIRST APARTMENTS AFTER TRANSITIONING FROM FOSTER CARE. ACADEMIC MILESTONES WERE RECOGNIZED THROUGH GIFT CARDS FOR 8TH GRADE GRADUATES. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE ENJOYED A CELEBRATORY MEAL AND SCHOLARSHIP TO SUPPORT THEIR NEXT STEPS WHETHER ITS PURSUING COLLEGE, TRADE SCHOOL, OR OTHER CAREER PATHS.
  3. $103,007 spent. PROVIDED YEAR-ROUND CLOTHING SUPPORT TO HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN, HELPING ENSURE COMFORT, CONFIDENCE, AND STABILITY. NEW AND DONATED CLOTHING AND SHOES WERE AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN AS THEY ENTERED A GROUP HOME. BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPORT INCLUDED NEW SHOES FOR EACH CHILD, WHILE JACKETS AND HOODIES WERE PROVIDED FOR COLDER MONTHS. OLDER YOUTH RECEIVED ASSISTANCE OBTAINING APPROPRIATE WORK ATTIRE TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT READINESS, HELPING THEM FEEL PREPARED AND CONFIDENT AS THEY TOOK IMPORTANT STEPS TOWARD INDEPENDENCE. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT INCLUDED SPECIAL OCCASION CLOTHING FOR EVENTS SUCH AS HOMECOMING AND PROM, SWIMWEAR FOR SUMMER, AND APPROPRIATE ATTIRE FOR COURT APPEARANCES, ENABLING CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN IMPORTANT LIFE EVENTS WITH DIGNITY.
  4. $80,934 spent. SUPPORTED MEANINGFUL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS FOR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN THROUGH DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS. EACH CHILD CHOSE THEIR FAVORITE MEAL, ENJOYED A BIRTHDAY CAKE, AND RECEIVED A PERSONALIZED CARD AND GIFTS. THESE CELEBRATIONS FOSTERED A SENSE OF RECOGNITION, BELONGING, AND CARE.

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 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 December 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 March 2006.

    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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