Sunshine Place Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ESSENTIAL NEEDS THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS.
- Income
- $6.8 million
- Spending
- $5.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 4.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 2,056
- Highest pay
- $100,154, 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 16% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $4.7 million spent. 1. FOOD SECURITY THE FOOD PANTRY OPERATES SIX DAYS A WEEK AND IS OPEN TO ALL WISCONSIN RESIDENTS. GUESTS MAY VISIT EVERY TWO WEEKS, AND HOME DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WITH MOBILITY OR TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES. THE PANTRY PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD, INCLUDING PROTEIN SOURCES AND DAIRY PRODUCTS, AS WELL AS PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, LAUNDRY DETERGENT, AND FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. ADDITIONAL FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUR FOOD FOR KIDS PROGRAM, SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL-BASED FOOD PANTRIES, THANKSGIVING BASKETS, AND A FREE WEEKLY MEAL. GUESTS CAN ALSO ACCESS SURPLUS FOOD SIX DAYS A WEEK IN OUR RESOURCE LOBBY. 2. HOUSING STABILITY THROUGH OUR HOUSING NAVIGATION PROGRAM, CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO HOUSEHOLDS FACING HOUSING INSTABILITY. THIS INCLUDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT EVICTION, AS WELL AS GUIDANCE, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO HELP FAMILIES SECURE AND MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING. CASE MANAGERS WORK CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS, ADDRESS BARRIERS TO SECURING A HOME, AND DEVELOP LONG-TERM STRATEGIES TO AVOID EVICTION.OUR HOUSING NAVIGATION TEAM ALSO CONDUCTS OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY ON ISSUES RELATED TO HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, AND FAMILIES LIVING IN DOUBLED-UP SITUATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER SPECIALIZED HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ZONE.3. KIDS ESSENTIALS PROGRAMMING OUR KIDS ESSENTIALS PROGRAMMING ENSURES THAT CHILDREN IN NEED HAVE ACCESS TO BASIC NECESSITIES THAT SUPPORT THEIR WELL-BEING AND DEVELOPMENT. THIS INCLUDES CLOTHING, BEDS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY GIFTS, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO HELP CHILDREN THRIVE. BY PROVIDING THESE RESOURCES, WE HELP ALLEVIATE FINANCIAL STRESS ON FAMILIES AND CREATE A STRONGER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN, GROW, AND SUCCEED.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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