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Sunshine and Rainbows Early Learning Center

EIN 61-1717600 · Allen, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS EARLY LEARNING CENTER IS TO PROVIDE A CHRIST-CENTERED, SAFE, AND CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES EACH CHILD AND ENCOURAGES COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE SUPPORT A PLAY-BASED LOVE OF LEARNING WHILE FOSTERING THE INTELLECTUAL, SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN. WE PROMOTE THE GROWTH IN EACH CHILD'S GOD GIVEN TALENTS, AND ABILITIES, AND BELIEVE THAT EDUCATION IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PARENTS AND TEACHERS.

Income
$336,330
Spending
$467,292
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
39
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$35,770, director

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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $467,292 spent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

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 December 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 November 4, 2026.

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