THE SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION

EIN: 760020802 501(c)(3) Health Care

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$4,313,330
Total Expenses
$4,023,484
Total Assets
$12,557,024
Net Assets
$12,557,024
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
JENNIFER WISLER
Phone
7135241264
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $4.0M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION ADDS QUALITY OF LIFE TO CHILDREN WITH CANCER BY PROVIDING THEM WITH EXCITING, POSITIVE GROUP ACTIVITIES SO THEY MAY AGAIN DO WHAT KIDS ARE MEANT TO DO, HAVE FUN AND CELEBRATE LIFE!

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,221,333

NATIONAL EVENTS"MARDI GRAS FUN TIME FANTASY" IS A ONE-WEEK TRIP HELD IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. THE CHILDREN SPEND THE WEEK WITH ACTIVITIES, RIDING ON THEIR OWN FLOAT, ATTENDING THEIR VERY OWN MARDI...

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NATIONAL EVENTS"MARDI GRAS FUN TIME FANTASY" IS A ONE-WEEK TRIP HELD IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. THE CHILDREN SPEND THE WEEK WITH ACTIVITIES, RIDING ON THEIR OWN FLOAT, ATTENDING THEIR VERY OWN MARDI GRAS BALL, TAKING SWAMP TOURS, AND TOURING THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF NEW ORLEANS. TWENTY-FOUR YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS FROM HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ATTENDED THIS EVENT."WINTER GAMES" IS A ONE-WEEK TRIP HELD IN BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO. THE CHILDREN RECEIVE ONE-ON-ONE SKIING INSTRUCTION, SNOWMOBILE RIDES, SNOW TUBING, AND PARTICIPATE IN (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)A DOWNHILL WINTER GAMES EVENT. TWENTY-FIVE YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS FROM HOSPITALS ACROSS 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 MUSEUMS, THE CAPITOL BUILDING, AND MONUMENTS. TWENTY-FIVE YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS FROM HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ATTENDED THIS EVENT. "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 HORSEBACK RIDING AND RIVER TUBING. TWENTY-ONE YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS FROM HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ATTENDED THIS EVENT."NEW YORK BROADWAY BREAK" IS A ONE-WEEK TRIP HELD IN NEW YORK, NY. THE CHILDREN SPEND THE WEEK TOURING THE BRIGHT CITY LIGHTS IN THE BIG APPLE. TWENTY-SIX YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS FROM HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ATTENDED THIS EVENT. "CALIFORNIA FUN-TIME FANTASY" IS A ONE-WEEK EVENT HELD IN LOS ANGELES, CA. THE CHILDREN EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS VISITING DISNEY WORLD, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, MEETING CELEBRITIES, AND VISITING VARIOUS STUDIOS. TWENTY-SIX YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS FROM HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ATTENDED THIS EVENT."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-EIGHT YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS FROM HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ATTENDED THIS EVENT. "CHICAGO TEEN GETAWAY" IS A ONE-WEEK EVENT HELD IN CHICAGO, IL. THE CHILDREN SPEND THE WEEK SEEING THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHICAGO. TWENTY YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS FROM HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ATTENDED THIS EVENT. "HAWAII HANG LOOSE HOLIDAY" IS A ONE-WEEK EVENT HELD IN HONOLULU, HI. THE CHILDREN EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SWIMMING, SNORKELING, SURFING, AND OTHER BEACH ACTIVITIES. TWENTY-FIVE YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS FROM HOSPITALS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ATTENDED THIS EVENT. REGIONAL EVENTS"SUNSHINE KIDS HOLLYWOOD BEACH BASH" IS A THREE-DAY TRIP HELD IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. THE CHILDREN EXPERIENCE BEACH ACTIVITIES. NINETEEN YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS FROM HOSPITALS ACROSS FLORIDA ATTENDED THIS EVENT. "SUNSHINE KIDS BOSTON HARBOR HANGOUT" IS A THREE-DAY TRIP HELD IN BOSTON, MA. THE CHILDREN EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE HISTORICAL CITY OF BOSTON. TWENTY YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS FROM HOSPITALS ACROSS FLORIDA ATTENDED THIS EVENT. "SUNSHINE KIDS TEEN HOUSTON GETAWAY" IS A THREE-DAY TRIP HELD IN HOUSTON, TX. THIS TRIP IS DESIGNED FOR GROUP SHARING AND SUPPORTING TEENAGERS. THIRTY CANCER PATIENTS FROM HOSPITALS ACROSS TEXAS ATTENDED THIS EVENT. "SUNSHINE KIDS ACTIVITY PROGRAMS" PROVIDES HUNDREDS OF ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES FOR HUNDREDS OF KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE INCLUDE TEEN WEEKENDS, SPORTING EVENTS, TRIPS TO WATER AND AMUSEMENT PARKS, CONCERTS, BEACH OUTINGS, AND IN-HOSPITAL EVENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $154,182

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS FOR PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY PATIENTS OR SURVIVORS THROUGH THE GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,888,960
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $424,370
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,313,330

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $154,182
Salaries & Benefits $957,765
Fundraising Expenses $379,044
Program Expenses $3,375,515
Other Expenses $2,911,537
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,023,484

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $4,313,330 $5,031,429 -0.1%
Expenses $4,023,484 $3,837,604 +0.0%
Net Income $289,846 $1,193,825 -0.8%
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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
10
Volunteers
300

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
$145,819
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRET SANDERS CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
J THOMAS CARRUTHERS III TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR AKARA FORSYTHE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR FRANK LIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRIE SHORT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHIEF DEPUTY CRAIG TAFFARO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL ALVARADO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY SACKS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER WISLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 55.00
Officer
$132,889 $12,930 $145,819
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 $4,313,330 $4,023,484 $12,557,024 $289,846
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,132,018 $3,476,495 $10,963,714 $655,523
2022 $5,218,094 $3,023,500 $10,273,228 $2,194,594
2021 $4,442,939 $2,147,017 $8,238,384 $2,295,922
2020 $2,995,370 $2,453,644 $5,987,429 $541,726
2019 $4,152,688 $4,798,716 $5,444,259 $-646,028
2019 $4,152,688 $4,798,716 $5,444,259 $-646,028
2018 $4,594,886 $4,160,019 $5,940,814 $434,867
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