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Sunshine Family Cares Inc

EIN 88-1030665 · Flint, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE COMPLETE AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR ALL PATIENTS.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
15
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$227,767, president

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

Financial health

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 100% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. CARE COORDINATION AND RYAN WHITE PART B-PRIMARY CARE AND HIV CARE SERVICES -Sunshine Family Cares Inc. is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support for individuals living with HIV. Their wide range of services includes not only medical care and treatment, but also support in enrolling in insurance and assistance programs. They also provide essential support services such as medical case management, treatment adherence, emergency financial aid, medical transportation, and housing. Furthermore, Sunshine Family Cares Inc. runs programs aimed at reducing HIV stigma within both the HIV community and the general public. Operating six days a week, they are committed to enhancing the health of their more than 139 patients while also working to decrease HIV transmission.
  2. $42,548 spent. PREVENTION SERVICES - Sunshine Family Cares Inc. is dedicated to offering a comprehensive range of services aimed at HIV prevention and support. Our organization provides confidential HIV testing, referral services, and evidence-based prevention interventions designed to reduce HIV transmission. We offer PrEP referral and navigation, as well as education on harm reduction. In addition to these services, we also provide screenings and referrals for essential support services, including assistance with insurance, housing, food, and mental health. Our PrEP services include comprehensive medical care and monitoring. We are committed to being accessible to our community, and we are open six days a week for both walk-in and scheduled appointments. Sunshine Family Cares, Inc. also provided 110 HIV tests in 2024.
  3. $48,537 spent. STI SERVICES - Sunshine Family Cares, Inc. is committed to providing a comprehensive array of services to address the challenges posed by Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Our goal is to prevent, detect, and effectively treat STDs while also minimizing their impact on individuals and society. We focus on preventing new infections, improving overall health outcomes by minimizing the adverse effects of STIs, reducing health disparities, and implementing integrated efforts to combat the STI epidemic. Our services are available six days a week, offering walk-in and appointment-based testing at minimal or no cost to uninsured individuals. Additionally, our clinic offers direct medication administration and expedited partner therapy to support comprehensive care. Sunshine Family Cares, Inc. provided STI services to 277 patients, and 90 patients were found to be positive for an STI and were treated accordingly.

Source: Form 990 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 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 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 June 2022.

    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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