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Nonprofit · EIN 48-1024624

SUNSHINE CONNECTIONS INC

Tax-exempt · HAYS, KS 67601

Financials

$1.7M$1.7M2022$1.6M$1.6M2023$1.6M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SUNSHINE CONNECTIONS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,595,032$1,584,003$11,029$149,340$101,915$47,425
September 30, 2024990$1,625,431$1,635,997-$10,566$147,469$111,073$36,396
September 30, 2023990$1,699,789$1,695,808$3,981$150,482$103,520$46,962
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,595,019
of which government grants
$1,577,770
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$13
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$76,037
Other salaries and wages
$69,795
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$197,379
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,975
Occupancy
$18,965
Travel
$19,622
Program services (functional)
$1,319,587
Management and general (functional)
$264,416

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$147,469
Total assets, end of year
$149,340
Total liabilities, end of year
$101,915
Net assets, end of year
$47,425
Net assets without donor restrictions
$47,425
Gross receipts
$1,595,032
Employees
5
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1986
State of legal domicile
KS

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KELLY HORNEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$73,854
TAMMY DREILINGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEANNIE KOMAREKVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
VICKY OVERLEYSECRETARY & TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JENNIE STRAIGHTMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALFREDA MYERSMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KELLY HORNEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$79,062
TAMMY DREILINGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEANNIE KOMAREKVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
VICKY OVERLEYSECRETARY & TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JENNIE STRAIGHTMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALFREDA MYERSMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KELLY HORNEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$75,270$32,363
TAMMY DREILINGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JEANNIE KOMAREKVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
VICKY OVERLEYSECRETARY & TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JENNIE STRAIGHTMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ALFREDA MYERSMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 803, HAYS, KS 67601-0803
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KELLY HORN, PO BOX 803, HAYS, KS 67601
Signed the 990
KELLY HORN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(785) 625-2093
Return prepared by
ADAMSBROWN LLC

Mission

SPONSORSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION OF A CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM COVERING NORTH WESTERN, SOUTH WESTERN AND CENTRAL KANSAS

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED NUTRITION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THIS PROGRAM REIMBURSES FOR MEALS SERVED TO DAYCARE CHILDREN. ANY LICENSED OR GROUP DAYCARE HOME IS ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL IN THE CHILD AND ADULT FOOD PROGRAM. SUNSHINE CONNECTIONS, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SPONSORING A CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM COVERING NORTH WESTERN, SOUTH WESTERN AND CENTRAL KANSAS. THERE IS NO COST TO BELONG TO THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM. ALL CACFP SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS FOLLOW THE SAME USDA REGULATIONS.
    Expenses $1,319,587

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
48-1024624
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1986
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P33P)
Assets (IRS master file)
$149,340
Income (IRS master file)
$1,595,032

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,595,032$1,584,003$149,340XML
990September 2024$1,625,431$1,635,997$147,469XML
990September 2023$1,699,789$1,695,808$150,482XML
990September 2022$1,512,907$1,516,980$156,208IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 48-1024624).

Questions about SUNSHINE CONNECTIONS INC

What is the EIN of SUNSHINE CONNECTIONS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SUNSHINE CONNECTIONS INC is 48-1024624.
Is SUNSHINE CONNECTIONS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to SUNSHINE CONNECTIONS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SUNSHINE CONNECTIONS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SUNSHINE CONNECTIONS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SUNSHINE CONNECTIONS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SUNSHINE CONNECTIONS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KELLY HORN.
Who are the officers and directors of SUNSHINE CONNECTIONS INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,854 (KELLY HORN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SUNSHINE CONNECTIONS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,595,032, expenses of $1,584,003 and total assets of $149,340 at year end.

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