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Sunshine Division Portland Police Dept

EIN 93-0429354 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUNSHINE DIVISION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE FOOD RELIEF TO PORTLAND METRO FAMILES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED SINCE 1923.

Income
$9.9 million
Spending
$7.5 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
12.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
31
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$215,332, executive 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 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. $6.0 million spent. SINCE 1923, SUNSHINE DIVISION, INC. (SUNSHINE DIVISION) HAS PROVIDED FREE IMMEDIATE FOOD AND CLOTHING ASSISTANCE TO PORTLAND METRO AREA FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. WHETHER DUE TO THE LOSS OF A JOB, DOMESTIC CRIME, ILLNESS, OR OTHER EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS INCLUDING THE RECENT PANDEMIC, SUNSHINE DIVISION HAS BUILT A LEGACY OF MOBILIZING QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY TO ASSIST THOSE IN CRISIS. SUNSHINE DIVISION'S ACTIVITIES ARE PRIMARILY FUNDED FROM INDIVIDUAL & CORPORATE DONORS, FOUNDATION GRANTS, AND EVENTS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OWE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS, A SMALL STAFF, EXCEPTIONAL VOLUNTEERS, ENGAGED BOARD, AND A HISTORICALLY EVOLVING NUMBER OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING: *FREE FOOD ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UP TO SIX DAYS A WEEK AT OUR FACILITIES IN NORTH AND SOUTHEAST PORTLAND.*A HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD BOXES DIRECTLY TO HOMES FOR HOMEBOUND PORTLANDERS OTHERWISE UNABLE TO SECURE FOOD. THIS PROGRAM EXPANDED DURING THE 2024-25 YEAR FROM 350 TO 450 BOXES A WEEK.*EMERGENCY RESPONSE 24-HOURS A DAY THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PORTLAND POLICE BUREAU. THE BUREAU STORES FOOD BOXES AT EACH POLICE PRECINCT SO THEY CAN BE DISPATCHED TO THOSE IN NEED AT ANY TIME.*WITH THE SUPPORT OF HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING PORTLAND POLICE OFFICERS, DISTRIBUTION OF 2,000 THANKSGIVING FOOD BOXES AND 2,500 HOLIDAY FOOD BOXES DIRECTLY TO THE HOMES OF THOSE IN NEED.*TARGETED SCHOOL RELATED EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAMS INCLUDING ON SITE FOOD BOX DISTRIBUTIONS, SUMMER BREAKFAST PROGRAMS, AND HOLIDAY OUTREACH.*SUPPORT TO LOCAL HUNGER RELIEF AGENCIES, SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND FIRST RESPONDERS PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDES DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN BULK QUANTITIES AS WELL AS ASSEMBLED FOOD BOXES AT VARIOUS TIMES DURING THE YEAR AND WIDE-RANGING BULK.*A SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN THROUGH THE IZZY'S KIDS PROGRAM, WHICH PAIRS A POLICE OFFICER AND A CHILD IN NEED SO THEY CAN GO SHOPPING FOR NEW SCHOOL CLOTHES.

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 March 1967.

    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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