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Sunshine House Inc

EIN 39-1149038 · Sturgeon Bay, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUNSHINE RESOURCES OF DOOR COUNTY ENRICHES LIVES TO NURTURE AND INSPIRE THE HUMAN SPIRIT WITH CARE, COMPASSION, PARTNERSHIP AND INTEGRITY.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 38%
Employees
77
Volunteers
34
Highest pay
$88,660, ceo - part year

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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $875,425 spent. OUR ADULT DAY SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDE BOTH THE SUNSHINE HOUSE AND SUNFLOWER COTTAGE. THE SUNSHINE HOUSE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLIENTS OF ALL ABILITIES, WHETHER THEY NEED MORE ONE-TO-ONE CARE OR WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP PROGRAMING. EACH DAY IS FILLED WITH EXPLORATION, ADVENTURE, AND CREATIVITY. ACTIVITIES ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THE ABILITIES AND INTERESTS OF ALL TO ENSURE FULL PARTICIPATION. READING, PLAYING GAMES, ARTS, AND CRAFTS, RESEARCHING TOPICS OF INTEREST AS WELL AS OFF-SITE DAY TRIPS TO ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS ARE SOME OF THE FUN ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE.SUNFLOWER COTTAGE PROVIDES DAY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY BE DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSONS, ALZHEIMER'S OR DEMENTIA; OR SENIORS LOOKING FOR SOCIALIZATION AND COMPANIONSHIP. OUR PRIVATE, HOME-LIKE SETTING PROVIDES A PEACEFUL ATMOSPHERE TO PROVIDE THE COMFORTABLE FEELING OF HOME, WITH THEIR OWN KITCHEN, RESTROOM AND LIVING AREA TO RELAX BY THE FIREPLACE. COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVERS ASSIST IN ENSURING PARTICIPANTS HAVE A COMFORTABLE AND MEANINGFUL DAY. LIFELONG LEARNING ACTIVITIES ARE HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
  2. $198,469 spent. SUNSHINE RESOURCES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OFFERS SPECIALIZED TRAINING TO PREPARE PARTICIPANTS FOR COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. THIS INCLUDES JOB SKILL CLASSES, RESUME WRITING, INTERVIEW PREPARATION, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. WE COLLABORATE WITH THE DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TO PROVIDE JOB COACHING AND EXPLORATION. EACH PARTICIPANT HAS A SPECIFIC PLAN THAT IS DEVELOPED TO REACH THEIR CHOSEN GOALS AND JOB COACH ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR AS LONG AS NEEDED TO ENSURE THE PARTICIPANTS SUCCESS. TRAINING OCCURS BOTH AT SUNSHINE RESOURCES AND IN THE COMMUNITY WITH ON-THE-JOB SUPPORT. OUR TEAM PARTNERS WITH INDIVIDUALS SUPPORT NETWORKS AND LOCAL EMPLOYERS TO IDENTIFY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT MEET THE COMMUNITY NEEDS AND THE EMPLOYMENT GOALS OF OUR PARTICIPANTS. OUR RESALE STORE ALSO PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT CANDIDATES INTERVIEW ATTIRE FREE OF CHARGE.
  3. $182,915 spent. SUNSHINE RESOURCES OF DOOR COUNTY OFFERS SAFE AND DEPENDABLE TRANSPORTATION TO ALL INDIVIDUALS THAT WE SERVE. THIS INITIATIVE IS TO ELIMINATE ANY BARRIERS THAT MAY PREVENT PARTICIPATION IN OUR SERVICES. BUSSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LIFTS AND ALL NECESSARY SAFETY FEATURES. OUR FLEET CONSISTS ACCESSIBLE BUSES, TRANSIT AND MINIVANS AND SEDANS. THIS FLEET PROVIDED RIDES FOR SENIORS OR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN DOOR COUNTY. RIDERS INCLUDED SUNSHINE RESOURCES PARTICIPANTS AND JOB SEEKERS AS WELL AS LOCAL SCHOOLS, NURSING HOME AND HOSPITAL GROUPS.

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 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 2024.

    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 February 1972.

    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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