Sunday Salmon Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Community, Connection, Compassion Sunday Salmon began nearly a decade ago as a family meal prepared every Sunday by our founder, Mary Grothe. For years, Mary invited friends and family into her home to share a simple yet delicious meal of salmon and vegetables. In 2024, Mary received a vision to extend this tradition to the broader Castle Rock community, transforming her meal into Sunday Salmon: a community meal designed to nourish both body and soul.
- Income
- $228,330
- Spending
- $152,890
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 5.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 100
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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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)
- $152,890 spent. Sunday Salmon Inc operates a community-based food access program designed to reduce food insecurity and social isolation by providing high-quality meals at no cost to individuals and families in need throughout Douglas County, Colorado. The organization prepares and serves organic, gluten-free, seed-oil-free meals with vegan options to ensure that nutritious food is accessible to all community members, including those with dietary restrictions. During 2025, Sunday Salmon served nearly 20,000 meals through multiple programs. Its primary weekly Sunday dinner service provides restaurant-quality meals in a welcoming community environment for families, seniors, veterans, individuals experiencing financial hardship, and those facing food insecurity. The organization also expanded its school meal partnership program, providing meals to students, teachers, and staff at local schools. In addition, Sunday Salmon launched mobile outreach efforts to bring meals directly to underserved populations facing transportation barriers, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and low-income families. Through community partnerships, volunteers, individual donors, and corporate support, Sunday Salmon addresses immediate hunger needs while fostering dignity, connection, and long-term community support for vulnerable populations.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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