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Sunny Hill Inc

EIN 43-1150250 · Fenton, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 51 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

SUNNYHILL, INC. PROVIDES TAILORED RESIDENTIAL, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY AND NATURAL SUPPORTS, SUNNYHILL EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS AND ACHIEVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL DREAMS.

Income
$29.4 million
Spending
$27.2 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
659
Volunteers
61
Highest pay
$184,901, president/ceo

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 51 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (5)
  1. $15.2 million spent. SUPPORTED LIVING - SUNNYHILL OFFERS SUPPORTED LIVING 365 DAYS A YEAR FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SO THAT THEY MAY LIVE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY OF THEIR CHOICE. STAFF PROVIDES CONSULTATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT AS NEEDED.
  2. $5.3 million spent. SUNNYHILL INDEPENDENCE CENTER AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY (ALF) - THE ALF HAS THREE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WHICH CAN HOUSE UP TO 32 INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNABLE TO LIVE BY THEMSELVES BUT DO NOT NEED SKILLED NURSING CARE. THE ALF PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS ROOM AND BOARD, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE. THE PROPERTY ALSO HOLDS THREE 24-HOUR WAIVER HOMES.
  3. $2.3 million spent. INDEPENDENT SUPPORTED LIVING ASSISTANCE (ISLA) - THE ISLA PROGRAM PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR OWN HOMES. SERVICES PROMOTE SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENCE, FORMATION OF SOCIAL ROLES, RELATIONSHIPS, AND SELF-RELIANCE.THIS SERVICE CAN INCLUDE UP TO 50 HOURS OF SUPPORT A MONTH. SUNNYHILL CURRENTLY SUPPORTS OVER 260 PEOPLE THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: DD DIAGNOSIS PRIOR TO AGE 22, CAPACITY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND RESIDE IN FUNDING COUNTY. COUNTIES SERVED INCLUDE: ST. LOUIS CITY AND ST. LOUIS COUNTY.INDEPENDENT SUPPORTED LIVING ASSISTANCE (ISLA) - THE ISLA PROGRAM PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR OWN HOMES. SERVICES PROMOTE SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENCE, FORMATION OF SOCIAL ROLES, RELATIONSHIPS, AND SELF-RELIANCE.
  4. $23,289 spent. RCF - THE RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY (RCF) PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS ROOM & BOARD, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE FOR UP TO 20 INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNABLE TO LIVE BY THEMSELVES BUT DO NOT NEED SKILLED NURSING CARE.
  5. $1.0 million spent. SUNNYHILL ADVENTURES - SUNNYHILL ADVENTURES PROVIDES MORE THAN 30 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES IN A CAMP AND TRAVEL SETTING.

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 November 6, 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 April 1979.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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