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Sunshine Foundation

EIN 23-2044056 · Southampton, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUNSHINE FOUNDATION ANSWERS THE DREAMS OF CHILDREN 3 TO 18 WHO HAVE SEVERE OR PROFOUND PHYSICAL/DEVELOPMENTAL/INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGES OR TRAUMA FROM PHYSICAL/SEXUAL ABUSE AND WHOSE FAMILY'S HOUSEHOLD ANNUAL INCOME DOES NOT EXCEED $75,000.00.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
15 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
1
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$94,370, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 June 30, 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. $26,113 spent. SPECIAL GIFT INCLUDING SHOPPING SPREES AND SPECIAL GIFTS. DREAMS REQUESTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE PARENT ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD. $2,000.00 FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS AND $1,000.00 FOR SHOPPING SPREES. RECEIPTS ARE PROVIDED TO CONFIRM FUNDS WERE SPENT FOR APPROVED ITEMS. PHOTOS AND TESTIMONIALS ARE PROVIDED TO THE DONORS CONFIRMING THE IMPACT THE DREAMS HAVE MADE. 11 SHOPPING SPREES BENEFITING 46 PEOPLE 20 SPECIAL GIFTS BENEFITING 74 PEOPLE
  2. $161,900 spent. SPECIAL TRIPS WERE AWARDED FOR WHICH WE PROVIDE $2,000.00 TO THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF THE RECIPIENT. RECEIPTS ARE PROVIDED TO CONFIRM FUNDS WERE SPENT FOR APPROVED TRIP. PHOTOS AND TESTIMONIALS ARE PROVIDED TO THE DONORS CONFIRMING THE IMPACT THE DREAM HAS HAD ON THE CHILD. THESE STORIES ARE ALSO SHARED ON OUR WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA AND OUR NEWSLETTER. 11 SPECIAL TRIPS BENEFITING 47 PEOPLE
  3. $803,784 spent. MAGICAL DREAMS. THE FAMILIES ARE OFFERED ACCOMMODATIONS AT OUR DREAM VILLAGE AND PROVIDED WITH $3,000.00 AND THEME PARK TICKETS OF THEIR CHOICE. FAMILIES MAKE THEIR OWN ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL AT THEIR OWN COMFORT AND SAFETY LEVEL. RECEIPTS ARE PROVIDED BY FAMILIES TO CONFIRM FUNDS WERESPENT ON APPROVED TRIP EXPENSES. 59 MAGICAL DREAMS BENEFITING 247 PEOPLE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 October 1977.

    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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