Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 2008, with $98,387 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
584 Castro Street 206, San Francisco, CA, 94114 EIN 26-2322579 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$98K
▲ 25.0% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$383K
Net assets
$2.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating73 mo reserves · -289% margin
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 Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation: 73 mo reserves · -289% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 584 Castro Street 206, San Francisco, CA, 94114
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $151K (FY2013) to $98K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $950Net assets $2.3M
Operating margin
-289.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$950
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,387▲25.0% | $383,038▲20.5% | $2,330,133▼10.9% | $2,331,083▼10.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $78,685▼96.2% | $317,994▲25.9% | $2,614,784▼8.4% | $2,614,784▼8.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,088,203▲1823% | $252,639▲12.7% | $2,854,093▲180% | $2,854,093▲180% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $108,608▲36.9% | $224,187▼9.3% | $1,018,529▼9.3% | $1,018,529▼9.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $79,361▲6.9% | $247,267▲34.5% | $1,122,675▼32.2% | $1,122,675▼32.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $74,265▼29.8% | $183,857▲14.8% | $1,656,628▼6.2% | $1,656,628▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $105,736▼70.9% | $160,177▲18.0% | $1,766,220▼3.0% | $1,766,220▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $362,804▼27.9% | $135,705▲6.0% | $1,820,660▲14.3% | $1,820,660▲14.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $503,284▲214% | $128,031▲6.4% | $1,593,561▲30.8% | $1,593,561▲30.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $160,436▲12.2% | $120,295▲46.1% | $1,218,308▲3.4% | $1,218,308▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $142,995▼5.2% | $82,319▲10.5% | $1,178,167▲5.4% | $1,178,167▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $150,891 | $74,475 | $1,117,491 | $1,117,491 | 990PF |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-2322579, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation's EIN?
- Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-2322579.
- How much revenue does Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation report?
- Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation reported $98,387 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sunshine Polka-dot Foundation (EIN 26-2322579) 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.