Nonprofit · EIN 76-0020802
SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77098
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,313,330 | $4,023,484 | $289,846 | $12,557,024 | $0 | $12,557,024 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,031,429 | $3,837,604 | $1,193,825 | $12,202,289 | $0 | $12,202,289 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,132,018 | $3,476,495 | $655,523 | $10,963,714 | $26,069 | $10,937,645 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,888,960
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $424,370
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $154,182
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $134,891
- Other salaries and wages
- $628,177
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $957,765
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $47,062
- Accounting fees
- $30,141
- Occupancy
- $52,300
- Travel
- $365,739
- Depreciation
- $46,649
- Program services (functional)
- $3,375,515
- Management and general (functional)
- $268,925
- Fundraising (functional)
- $379,044
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,202,289
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,557,024
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,557,024
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $316,062
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,073,651
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,557,024
- Gross receipts
- $4,313,330
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER WISLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 55 | $132,889 | $12,930 |
| BRET SANDERS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J THOMAS CARRUTHERS III | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR AKARA FORSYTHE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR FRANK LIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRIE SHORT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIEF DEPUTY CRAIG TAFFARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL ALVARADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY SACKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER WISLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 55 | $137,580 | $14,115 |
| BRET SANDERS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J THOMAS CARRUTHERS III | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR AKARA FORSYTHE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR FRANK LIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRIE SHORT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIEF DEPUTY CRAIG TAFFARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL ALVARADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY SACKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER WISLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 55 | $108,356 | $12,807 |
| ANDY SACKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL ALVARADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIEF DEPUTY CRAIG TAFFARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRIE SHORT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR FRANK LIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR AKARA FORSYTHE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J THOMAS CARRUTHERS III | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRET SANDERS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2814 VIRGINIA ST, HOUSTON, TX 77098-1229
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JENNIFER WISLER, 2814 VIRGINIA STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77098
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER WISLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (713) 524-1264
- Website
- WWW.SUNSHINEKIDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DOEREN MAYHEW
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $3,221,333
- PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS FOR PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY PATIENTS OR SURVIVORS THROUGH THE GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.Expenses $154,182 · grants $154,182
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0020802
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E860)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,557,024
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,313,330
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,313,330 | $4,023,484 | $12,557,024 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,031,429 | $3,837,604 | $12,202,289 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,132,018 | $3,476,495 | $10,963,714 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,218,094 | $3,023,500 | $10,273,228 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 76-0020802).
Questions about SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION is 76-0020802.
- Is SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION 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 KIDS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JENNIFER WISLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $132,889 (JENNIFER WISLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SUNSHINE KIDS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,313,330, expenses of $4,023,484 and total assets of $12,557,024 at year end.
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