Sunshine School Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Sunshine School Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Searcy, Arkansas, registered in 1972, with $2,350,356 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
901 Airport Loop, Searcy, AR, 72145 EIN 71-0393574 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.4M
▼ 12.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.5M
Net assets
$3.2M
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.
C+
—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 School Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · -7% 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 School Inc: 15 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ 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 School Inc— 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 School Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2017) to $2.4M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $43KNet assets $3.2M
Operating margin
-6.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2M
Total liabilities
$43K
Net assets
$3.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,350,356▼12.5% | $2,506,723▲3.6% | $3,162,640▼4.4% | $3,205,751▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,687,376▲2.9% | $2,419,474▲5.8% | $3,308,811▲9.1% | $3,364,396▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,610,980▲12.5% | $2,286,177▲13.0% | $3,032,110▲12.2% | $3,164,003▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,320,023▼0.4% | $2,022,615▲1.4% | $2,702,980▲10.2% | $2,887,929▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,330,203▲7.6% | $1,994,632▲9.1% | $2,451,827▲17.0% | $2,601,071▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,165,489▲21.6% | $1,827,982▼0.1% | $2,095,584▲19.2% | $2,458,219▲28.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,781,288▲12.4% | $1,829,872▲13.8% | $1,758,077▼2.6% | $1,918,530▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,585,125 | $1,608,202 | $1,804,911 | $1,960,184 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $161K total
7 grants to Sunshine School Inc totaling $161K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | For playground in honor of janett crain | 2019 | $114,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To distribute arkansas gives funds | 2016 | $14,458 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To provide funding for the purchase of classroom ipads | 2016 | $760 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To distribute arkansas gives funds | 2015 | $5,880 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Education | 2015 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To fund laptops and apple tv's to be used by students | 2015 | $1,200 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Donation to operating fund | 2014 | $20,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sunshine School Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sunshine School Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 71-0393574, based in Searcy, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sunshine School Inc's EIN?
- Sunshine School Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 71-0393574.
- How much revenue does Sunshine School Inc report?
- Sunshine School Inc reported $2,350,356 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sunshine School Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Sunshine School Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sunshine School Inc (EIN 71-0393574) 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.