Sacred Sun Ministries is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fairfield, Iowa, registered in 2001, with $289,130 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$289K
▼ 7.4% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2024)
$246K
Net assets
$110K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Sacred Sun Ministries— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Sacred Sun Ministries: 5 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Sacred Sun Ministries— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Sacred Sun Ministries: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $92K (FY2011) to $289K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
14.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$110K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$110K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $289,130▼7.4% | $246,385▼4.5% | $109,583▲64.0% | $109,583▲64.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $312,357▲34.7% | $258,004▲8.8% | $66,838▲435% | $66,838▲435% | 990 |
| 2022 | $231,918▼9.9% | $237,234▼8.0% | $12,485▼29.9% | $12,485▼29.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $257,532▼20.2% | $257,878▼22.2% | $17,801▼1.9% | $17,801▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $322,766▲25.3% | $331,330▲26.8% | $18,147▼32.1% | $18,147▼32.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $257,678▼5.8% | $261,355▼3.9% | $26,711▼12.1% | $26,711▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $273,529▲137% | $272,017▲209% | $30,388▲5.2% | $30,388▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $115,283▼1.2% | $87,977▼22.0% | $28,876▲18.8% | $28,876▲18.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $116,695▼9.3% | $112,742▲2.3% | $24,305▲19.4% | $24,305▲19.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $128,703▲37.3% | $110,173▲19.5% | $20,352▲1017% | $20,352▲1017% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $93,745▲1.7% | $92,207▼1.2% | $1,822▲2937% | $1,822▲2937% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $92,192 | $93,317 | $60 | $60 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
20 grants to Sacred Sun Ministries totaling $224K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $12,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $12,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $22,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For wherever support is needed | 2023 | $13,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $12,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $10,500 |
| The San Diego Foundation | General support | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $7,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $7,700 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For general support | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2021 | $5,052 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $20,000 |
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Data for Sacred Sun Ministries (EIN 42-1502941) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.