Sunshine Place Inc

What it reported doing in 2025

1. Food security the food pantry operates six days a week and is open to all Wisconsin residents. Guests may visit every two weeks, and home delivery is available for those with mobility or transportation challenges. The pantry provides nutritious food, including protein sources and dairy products, as well as personal hygiene items, laundry detergent, and feminine hygiene products. Additional food security programs include our food for kids program, support for school-based food pantries, thanksgiving baskets, and a free weekly meal. Guests can also access surplus food six days a week in our resource lobby. 2. Housing stability through our housing navigation program, case managers provide comprehensive support to households facing housing instability. This includes financial assistance to prevent eviction, as well as guidance, education, and advocacy to help families secure and maintain stable housing. Case managers work closely with families to identify affordable housing options, address barriers to securing a home, and develop long-term strategies to avoid eviction.our housing navigation team also conducts outreach and advocacy on issues related to housing, homelessness, and families living in doubled-up situations within the communities we serve. Additionally, we offer specialized housing case management for families with young children enrolled in the early childhood zone.3. Kids essentials programming our kids essentials programming ensures that children in need have access to basic necessities that support their well-being and development. This includes clothing, beds, school supplies, holiday gifts, and other essential items to help children thrive. By providing these resources, we help alleviate financial stress on families and create a stronger foundation for children to learn, grow, and succeed.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 69.7%; rating input score 70
• Program expense ratio: 90.3%; rating input score 90
• Fundraising efficiency: $20.14 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 59; 59th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 75th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 23.3%; rating input score 76; 76th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.49; rating input score 48; 48th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.01; rating input score 76; 76th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 1.9%; rating input score 75; 75th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 28.3% per year; rating input score 100; 91st percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 23.2% per year; rating input score 100; 90th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 13.2% per year; rating input score 100; 69th percentile among comparable filings