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Sunrise Childrens Foundation

EIN 88-0306804 · Las Vegas, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELPING CHILDREN TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL.

Income
$17.2 million
Spending
$15.0 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
252
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$156,851, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $10.9 million spent. EARLY HEAD START (EHS) - RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DEVELOPMENT THAT OCCURS IN THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF LIFE AND ACTIVELY WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.
  2. $2.0 million spent. WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) - IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE NEVADA STATE HEALTH DIVISION. THE FOUNDATION CURRENTLY OPERATES FIVE WIC CLINICS THROUGHOUT CLARK COUNTY. THE CLINICS PROVIDE A SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN.
  3. $619,575 spent. MATERNAL AND INFANT EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING (MIECHV) - TARGETS AT- RISK COMMUNITIES THROUGH TWO EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND ENSURES THE SAFETY OF YOUNG CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE AS WELL AS FAMILY MEMBERS.
  4. $606,347 spent. HOME INSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY) - IS A PARENT INVOLVEMENT, SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM THAT HELPS PARENTS PREPARE THEIR PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FOR SUCESS IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND.
  5. HOME INSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY) - IS A PARENT INVOLVEMENT, SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM THAT HELPS PARENTS PREPARE THEIR PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FOR SUCESS IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 October 1994.

    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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