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Sunrisearc Inc

EIN 59-1930274 · Leesburg, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUNRISEARC PROMOTES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SO THEY MAY ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE, SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND PARTICIPATION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
102
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$114,027, vp human resources

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

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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 September 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 (1)
  1. $4.7 million spent. ADULT DAY TRAINING - PROVIDED DAY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR APPROXIMATELY 70 PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PROGRAMMING IS PERSON-DIRECTED AND AIMED AT IMPROVING INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE BY FOCUSING ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT RELATED SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, INDEPENDENT LIVING, ACADEMIC, EMPLOYMENT, AND SOCIAL SKILLS.GROUP HOME PROGRAMS - PROVIDED LONG TERM RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR 365 DAYS. THIS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH SERVICES TO MAXIMIZE HEALTH AND SAFETY, ASSISTANCE AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS, BEHAVIOR THERAPY, TRANSPORTATION, SUPPORTS DESIGNED TO HELP CLIENTS ACHIEVE PERSONALLY IMPORTANT GOALS, WHILE ALLOWING FOR A MORE INDEPENDENT, SELF-SUFFICIENT LIFESTYLE.NURSING PROGRAM - SUNRISEARC'S MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP) PROVIDES CRITICAL MEDICAL COORDINATION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH I/DD FACING DIFFICULT MEDICAL CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE LIVING IN COMMUNITY BASED SETTINGS. THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO PEOPLE INCLUDING A FULL-TIME RN WHO COMPETENTLY MONITORS AND COORDINATES THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR OUR CLIENTS. THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES STAFF WHO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND NEEDED SUPPORT TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GIVES PEOPLE WITH I/DD THE ABILITY TO HAVE THEIR MEDICAL CONDITIONS TREATED AND REDUCES THEIR DEPENDENCE UPON CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES, INCLUDING 911 EMERGENCY. MOST IMPORTANTLY THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PREVENTS PEOPLE WITH I/DD.PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM - SUNRISEARC'S PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A CONTINUITY OF CARE; WHILE ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS ARE RECEIVING THE TOOLS TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE IN HIS OR HER HOME, WORK OR COMMUNITY, BY RECEIVING SERVICES IN A LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT. ADDITIONALLY, PROVIDING COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES TO DISTINCT PERSONALITIES IN A NON-RESIDENTIAL SETTING, CLASSROOM DYNAMIC OF NO MORE THAN 12 PEOPLE PER CLASS. INCLUDING ASSESSMENT EDUCATION THAT TEACHES INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, BY PROVIDING SOCIETAL AND INTERPERSONAL ACTIVITIES WITH A COMPASSIONATE AND ORGANIZED STRUCTURE AND ATMOSPHERE. THE PSR PROGRAM IS THE MERGING OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND EXPRESSIVE EDUCATION, WITH THE ADDITION OF BENEFICIAL TECHNIQUES BEST SUITED FOR THE INDIVIDUAL. CURRENTLY THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED WITH TWO FLEXIBLE CLASS TIMES, MAXING OUT ENROLLMENT AT NO MORE THAN 24 INDIVIDUALS (12 MAX PER CLASS) AT ANY GIVEN TIME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 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 October 21, 2026.

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