Sun Foundation Environmental Sciences and Arts

EIN: 237367667 501(c)(3)

Washburn, IL

Total Revenue
$420,486
Total Expenses
$399,821
Total Assets
$101,919
Net Assets
$98,111
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JOAN ERICKSEN
Phone
3092468403
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

Sun Foundation Environmental Sciences and Arts, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit that reported $420K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $400K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

PROMOTE AWARENESS OF ARTS, INTEGRATED ARTS & SCIENCES SERVE RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES, SCHOOLS, AND FAMILIES BY MOBILIZING LOCAL AND REGIONAL RESOURCES TO ADVANCE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO THE ARTS AND SCIENCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $212,907 Revenue: $201,485

ART AND INTEGRATED ARTS PROGRAMS- PROFESSIONAL WRITERS AND ARTISTS TEACH CLASSES AND PRESENT WORKSHOPS ON SITE AT THE FOUNDATION AND IN SCHOOLS TO ADVANCE ACCESS TO THE ARTS AND INTEGRATED ARTS. (ART...

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ART AND INTEGRATED ARTS PROGRAMS- PROFESSIONAL WRITERS AND ARTISTS TEACH CLASSES AND PRESENT WORKSHOPS ON SITE AT THE FOUNDATION AND IN SCHOOLS TO ADVANCE ACCESS TO THE ARTS AND INTEGRATED ARTS. (ART & SCIENCE IN THE WOODS)

Program 2
Expenses: $75,083 Revenue: $57,271

CLEAN WATER CELEBRATION-SPEAKERS AND PROGRAMS PRESENTED FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN TO EDUCATE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND AWARENESS.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,292 Revenue: $0

SEASONAL PROGRAMS-PROVIDE SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $271,997
Program Service Revenue $105,268
Investment Income $1,305
Other Revenue $41,916
TOTAL REVENUE $420,486

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $18,257
Salaries & Benefits $118,052
Fundraising Expenses $18,793
Program Expenses $331,117
Other Expenses $263,512
TOTAL EXPENSES $399,821

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $420,486 $342,156 +0.2%
Expenses $399,821 $366,194 +0.1%
Net Income $20,665 $-24,038 -1.9%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
3
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$88,771
Total Directors
14
$88,771
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WALTER R WILKINS SECRETARY/DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LORRAINE SCHWASS TREASURER/DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRETT ROOT ERICKSEN DEV/ARTIST DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer Director
$48,842 $0 $48,842
DOUG HOLMES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN ROOT ERICKSEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer Director
$39,929 $0 $39,929
PERRIN HENRICK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY JO EASTMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES BARTON VICE BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN DAY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY CRUSEN BISHOP DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY KNAPP DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER A JOST DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRAVIS WILCOXEN BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRA SANTIAGO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $420,486 $399,821 $101,919 $20,665
2024 $342,156 $366,194 $81,320 $-24,038
2023 $322,839 $301,635 $97,050 $21,204
2022 $244,238 $284,374 $75,943 $-40,136
2021 $335,497 $305,320 $131,515 $30,177
2020 $203,631 $186,811 $164,674 $16,820
2019 $308,278 $268,988 $86,094 $39,290
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