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Sonrisas Inc

EIN 20-4405556 · Cheshire, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Sonrisas supports programs in present-day Berkshire, Massachusetts and Nicaragua. Sonrisas centers care and access for marginalized communities, through funding, creation and collaboration in programs for health and the environment.

Income
$352,343
Spending
$258,917
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
21.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
3
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$24,210, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 94% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 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

    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, 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 (3)
  1. $95,807 spent. Youth Nature & Agricultural Program is an educational initiative that combines our reconnecting to nature and stewardship of the land. This included a series of youth nature immersion classes, educational services on native plant tending & land care, youth-led educational series & gatherings, an installation and care of an Indigenous plant garden, construction of raised garden beds & greenhouse, seasonal tending of the garden, gardening education workshops, harvest & preservation of food for distribution, solidarity medicine making, community garden days, community nature walks, native woodland plant restoration and nature immersion retreats.
  2. $83,543 spent. Seeding Solidarity is a collaborative food sovereignty program that provides BIPOC, immigrant and other marginalized families access to fresh, seasonal vegetables while creating a space to cultivate shared values, uplift food literacy, and reconnect participants' awareness towards community care. Collectively, we create ongoing support through knowledge shares, workshops, and direct consultation in land stewardship, gardening, and traditional ways of preparing food. This year we increased our number of solidarity shares to support 130 participants, including weekly educational opportunities, and monthly community gatherings.
  3. $15,553 spent. Nicaraguan Solidarity & Mutual Aid Program The Nicaraguan Solidarity & Mutual Aid Fund offers a support network and educational opportunities to combine tangible community support and solidarity awareness with Nicaraguans and other marginalized community members. The fund supports our community programs in Nicaragua that include a community-run pharmacy, emergency medical care access, school lunch program, and clothing, health & educational access for rural community members. In the US, this program supports a popular education collective, mutual aid fund for under-resourced community members, and immigrant support network.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on September 15, 2013.

    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 2024.

    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 October 2019.

    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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