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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2965294

SONSHINE DAY PRESCHOOL INC

Tax-exempt · GAINESVILLE, FL 32606

Financials

$1.6M$1.4M2022$1.4M$1.5M2023$1.5M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SONSHINE DAY PRESCHOOL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$1,515,970$1,598,552-$82,582$468,236$0$468,236
July 31, 2024990$1,388,091$1,538,063-$149,972$550,818$0$550,818
July 31, 2023990$1,597,715$1,391,555$206,160$700,790$0$700,790
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$120,599
of which government grants
$120,599
Program service revenue
$1,387,011
Investment income
$31
Net income from fundraising events
$8,329
Other revenue
$8,329

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$120,091
Other salaries and wages
$1,013,721
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,379,451
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$103,034
Travel
$1,403
Program services (functional)
$1,070,458
Management and general (functional)
$410,474
Fundraising (functional)
$117,620

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$550,818
Total assets, end of year
$468,236
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$468,236
Gross receipts
$1,515,970
Employees
59
Year formed
1988
State of legal domicile
FL

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINE PAPPASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
50$69,512
KATIE EDMONDASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
50$50,579
WAYNE DENNISPRESIDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0$0
JIMMY GUERRYTREASURER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0$0
BEVERLY PHILPOTSECRETARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0$0
DREW AUMANVICE PRESIDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINE PAPPASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
50$65,822
KATIE EDMONDASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
50$48,200
EMILY BUGGSECRETARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0$0
DREW AUMANVICE PRESIDENT BOARD OF DIREC
Trustee or director
0$0
WAYNE DENNISPRESIDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0$0
JIMMY GUERRYTREASURER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINE PAPPASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
50$61,643
KATIE EDMUNDASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
50$44,925
EMILY BUGGSECRETARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0$0
VACANTVICE PRESIDENT BOARD OF DIREC
Trustee or director
0$0
MICHELLE FREASPRESIDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0$0
LAURA FAGERBERGTREASURER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10000 W NEWBERRY RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606-5544
In care of
% CHRISTINE PAPPAS
Signed the 990
CHRISTINE PAPPAS, DIRECTOR
Phone
(352) 333-0017
Return prepared by
JACALYN A ROBINSON & ASSOCIATES CPA

Mission

SONSHINE DAY PRESCHOOLS MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH THE HOME AND CHURCH TO PROVIDE A LOVING, SECURE CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT WHERE DEDICATED STAFF CARE FOR, NUTURE, AND TEACH YOUNG CHILDREN TO KNOW, HONOR, AND SERVE GOD.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • AS A CHRISTIAN CHILDCARE CENTER, SONSHINE DAY PROVIDES FULL AND PART-TIME CARE TO APPROXIMATELY 160 STUDENTS IN A LOVING AND CARING ENVIRONMENT. IT HAS 14 DIFFERENT CLASSES RANGING FROM INFANTS TO PRE-KINDERGARTEN IN ADDITION TO AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN TO 5TH GRADE. SONSHINE IS ACCREDITED AND OPERATES UNDER THE STANDARDS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL (ACSI), WHICH MEET OR EXCEEDS THE STANDARDS SET FORTH BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. AN ACCREDITED ACSI SCHOOL IS ONE THAT IS RECOGNIZED AS A HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAM MEETING THE CHILDRENS SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, ACADEMIC, AND PHYSICAL NEEDS. SONSHINE DAY HAS 50 PLUS EMPLOYEES WHO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION TO THESE YOUNG CHILDREN. A NON-COMPENSATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS RUNS THE SCHOOL.
    Expenses $1,070,458 · revenue $1,387,011

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-2965294
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1991
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$468,236
Income (IRS master file)
$1,515,970

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$1,515,970$1,598,552$468,236XML
990July 2024$1,388,091$1,538,063$550,818XML
990July 2023$1,597,715$1,391,555$700,790XML
990July 2022$1,630,325$1,265,001$494,630IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––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 59-2965294).

Questions about SONSHINE DAY PRESCHOOL INC

What is the EIN of SONSHINE DAY PRESCHOOL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SONSHINE DAY PRESCHOOL INC is 59-2965294.
Is SONSHINE DAY PRESCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to SONSHINE DAY PRESCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SONSHINE DAY PRESCHOOL 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 SONSHINE DAY PRESCHOOL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SONSHINE DAY PRESCHOOL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of SONSHINE DAY PRESCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $69,512 (CHRISTINE PAPPAS, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SONSHINE DAY PRESCHOOL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,515,970, expenses of $1,598,552 and total assets of $468,236 at year end.

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