THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC

EIN: 872370083 501(c)(3) Environment

WILMINGTON, DE

Total Revenue
$33,276,881
Total Expenses
$36,014,694
Total Assets
$5,199,627
Net Assets
$2,448,173
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
SAM LA ROCCA
Phone
3025926122
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC, founded in 2021, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $33.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 238% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO SCALE SOCIAL MOVEMENTS TO DRIVE THE TRANSITION FROM FOSSIL FUELS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $33,004,379
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $264,295
Other Revenue $8,207
TOTAL REVENUE $33,276,881

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $17,199,517
Salaries & Benefits $11,775,855
Fundraising Expenses $489,454
Program Expenses $30,973,280
Other Expenses $7,039,322
TOTAL EXPENSES $36,014,694

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $33,276,881 $9,846,280 +2.4%
Expenses $36,014,694 $4,661,231 +6.7%
Net Income $-2,737,813 $5,185,049 -1.5%
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
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
58
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
$538,577
Total Directors
7
$240,335
Key Employees
1
$286,070
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VANESSA PIERCE DIR THRU 3/2023 / CHIEF OF STAFF THRU 9/2023 40.00
Officer Director
$164,940 $45,395 $210,335
SUDHA NANDAGOPAL SECR THRU 3/2023 / CHAIR START 3/2023 4.00
Officer Director
$30,000 $0 $30,000
JOHN HEPBURN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM LA ROCCA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORENA GONZALEZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANNY KENNEDY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PARIN SHAH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIJKE VAN LIEMT INT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS 40.00
Officer
$135,225 $0 $135,225
JANE LI COO / GENERAL COUNSEL / SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$136,494 $26,523 $163,017
GULRUKH SCHWARTZ MANAGING DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Key Emp
$239,625 $46,445 $286,070
JUSTIN GUAY DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL CLIMATE STRATEGY 40.00
Highest
$231,817 $58,827 $290,644
SHANNON LAWRENCE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$179,049 $0 $179,049
AMANDA ROLL-PICKERING PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$155,577 $25,271 $180,848
ODESSA STA MARIA PROGRAM MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$138,886 $52,927 $191,813
GRACE REGULLANO PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$136,908 $52,867 $189,775
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $33,276,881 $36,014,694 $5,199,627 $-2,737,813
2022 $9,846,280 $4,661,231 $5,246,874 $5,185,049
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