SUNFLOWER CHILDCARE CENTER INC

EIN: 421036817 501(c)(3) Human Services

DECORAH, IA

Total Revenue
$3,968,287
Total Expenses
$1,039,530
Total Assets
$13,470,117
Net Assets
$9,291,426
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
HOLLY BENDA
Phone
5633825717
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SUNFLOWER CHILDCARE CENTER INC, founded in 1975, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $2.9M, a strong 74% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDE CHILDREN'S PRESCHOOL AND DAY CARE. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES BETWEEN 115 AND 120 FULL AND PART-TIME CHILDREN.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,216,677
Program Service Revenue $679,810
Investment Income $75,886
Other Revenue $-4,086
TOTAL REVENUE $3,968,287

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $774,773
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $824,524
Other Expenses $264,757
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,039,530

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,968,287 $4,384,231 -0.1%
Expenses $1,039,530 $917,393 +0.1%
Net Income $2,928,757 $3,466,838 -0.2%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
60
Volunteers
5

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
5
$37,634
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HOLLY BENDA EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$27,784 $0 $27,784
MERLENE BROWN FORMER EXECU 8.00
Officer
$9,850 $0 $9,850
MELISSA BILLS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN DAHLEN VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARSON EGGLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT FREILINGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE FROMM PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SCHROEHER TREASURER 1.00
Officer 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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,968,287 $1,039,530 $13,470,117 $2,928,757
2022 $4,384,231 $917,393 $6,500,347 $3,466,838
2021 $2,417,177 $787,818 $2,211,552 $1,629,359
2020 $579,334 $705,289 $500,760 $-125,955
2019 $687,233 $699,191 $536,380 $-11,958
2018 $652,898 $662,485 $553,610 $-9,587
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