Sunshine Kids Foundation is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (E86) the organization is classified as: Patient & Family Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Sunshine Kids Foundation employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sunshine Kids Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Sunshine Kids Foundation generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.7% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE PROVIDE POSITIVE GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATIONAL EVENTS"MARDI GRAS FUN TIME FANTASY" IS A ONE-WEEK TRIP HELD IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. THE CHILDREN GO DURING MARDI GRAS WEEK AND RIDE ON A FLOAT, ATTEND THEIR VERY OWN MARDI GRAS BALL, SWAMP TOURS AND TOUR THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF NEW ORLEANS. TWENTY-ONE YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS FROM HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ATTENDED THIS EVENT. "WINTER GAMES" IS A ONE-WEEK TRIP HELD IN WINTER PARK, COLORADO. THE CHILDREN RECEIVE ONE ON ONE SKIING INSTRUCTIONS, SNOWMOBILE, SNOW TUBING AND PARTICIPATE IN A DOWN-HILL WINTER GAMES EVENT. TWENTY-TWO YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS FROM HOSPITALS ACROSS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE UNITED STATES ATTENDED THIS EVENT. "WASHINGTON D.C. ADVENTURE" IS A ONE-WEEK TRIP HELD IN WASHINGTON, D.C. THE CHILDREN SPEND THE WEEK TOURING THE MUSEUMS, CAPITAL BUILDING, MONUMENTS AND THE WHITE HOUSE. TWENTY-TWO CANCER PATIENTS ATTENDED."TEXAS HILL COUNTRY ADVENTURE" IS A ONE-WEEK TRIP HELD IN JUNE IN SAN MARCOS, TX FOR CANCER PATIENTS FROM DIFFERENT HOSPITALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE CHILDREN EXPERIENCE THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE HILL COUNTRY THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HORSE-BACK RIDING AND RIVER RAFTING. TWENTY-SIX CANCER PATIENTS ATTENDED."BROADWAY BREAK" IS A ONE-WEEK TRIP HELD IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK. THE CHILDREN SPEND THE WEEK TOURING THE BRIGHT CITY LIGHTS IN THE BIG APPLE. TWENTY-SEVEN CANCER PATIENTS ATTENDED."CALIFORNIA FUN-TIME FANTASY" IS A ONE-WEEK EVENT HELD IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. THE CHILDREN EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS VISITING DISNEY WORLD, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, MEETING CELEBRITIES AND VISITING THE VARIOUS STUDIOS. TWENTY-EIGHT CANCER PATIENTS ATTENDED."FLORIDA FUN-N-SUN CELEBRATION" IS A ONE-WEEK EVENT HELD IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA. THE CHILDREN EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE VISITING THEME PARKS SUCH AS DISNEY WORLD, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS AND DISCOVERY COVE. TWENTY-SEVEN CANCER PATIENTS ATTENDED."CHICAGO TEEN GETAWAY" IS A ONE-WEEK EVENT HELD IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. THE CHILDREN SPEND THE WEEK SEEING THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHICAGO. TWENTY-TWO YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS ATTENDED. REGIONAL EVENTS"SUNSHINE KIDS SAN FRANCISCO BAY ADVENTURE" IS A THREE-DAY TRIP HELD IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. THIS TRIP IS DESIGNED FOR GROUP SHARING AND SUPPORT BETWEEN TEENAGE CANCER PATIENTS. THE TRIP INCLUDED NINETEEN CHILDREN FROM CALIFORNIA."SUNSHINE KIDS HOLLYWOOD BEACH BASH" IS A THREE-DAY TRIP HELD IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA. THIS TRIP IS DESIGNED FOR GROUP SHARING AND SUPPORT BETWEEN TEENAGE CANCER PATIENTS. THE TRIP INCLUDED TWENTY- SIX CHILDREN FROM ACROSS FLORIDA.
PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS FOR PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY PATIENTS OR SURVIVORS THROUGH THE GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Andy Sacks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Alvarado Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chief Deputy Craig Taffaro Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerrie Short Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Frank Lin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Akara Forsythe Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,898,156 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $624,630 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,898,156 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $233,862 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,132,018 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $167,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $111,623 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,003 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $559,270 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,929 |
Other employee benefits | $108,097 |
Payroll taxes | $50,188 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,028 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,049 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $153,801 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,964 |
Travel | $281,069 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,287 |
Insurance | $48,595 |
All other expenses | $108,559 |
Total functional expenses | $3,476,495 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,110,875 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,241,970 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $276,069 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $31,365 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,016 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $310,251 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,967,168 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $10,963,714 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,069 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $26,069 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,937,645 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,963,714 |