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Sunflower Kids

EIN 47-1006915 · Lander, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUNFLOWER KIDS IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, MORE SPECIFICALLY TO PROVIDE CHILDREN, WHO DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT, WITH ADEQUATE NUTRITION, SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO DEMONSTRATE URGENT NEEDS SUCH AS (BUT NOT ONLY) IN TIMES OF ILLNESS, INADEQUATE HOUSING, DEATH IN THE FAMILY, SEED MONEY FOR VERY SMALL BUSINESS, AND CLOTHING.

Income
$70,253
Spending
$97,819
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 39% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
  1. $97,819 spent. WE COLLABORATE WITH STEPBYSTEP DAYCARE TO PROVIDE DAYCARE FOR 50 CHILDREN. IN 2022, WE SERVED OVER 42,000 MEALS AND SNACKS. OUR FOCUS IS GOOD NUTRITION TO CREATE A HEALTHY FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING. WE UTILIZE A MONTESSORI STYLE CURRICULUM. WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE AGE APPROPRIATE, SAFE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT. EVERY CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY, WE HAVE A FEAST AND APPROXIMATELY 100 KIDS ATTEND. MOST OF OUR OLDER SPONSORED STUDENTS AND DAYCARE KIDDOS ATTEND. WE CURRENTLY FACILITATE 55 EDUCATIONAL SPONSORSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE. SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE SCHOOL FEES, SUPPLIES, UNIFORMS AND TRACKSUITS, SHOES, BEDDING, TESTING FEES, HEALTH INSURANCE, TRANSPORTATION, AND SCHOOL OUTINGS. SOME OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE BEEN WITH US FOR 11 YEARS AND RAPIDLY APPROACHING GRADUATION. WE HAVE BEEN THERE FOR THEM THROUGH ILLNESS, DEATH OF FAMILY MEMBERS, AND SEPARATION OF FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 December 2024.

    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 July 2014.

    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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