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Sunshine School & Development Center

SERVING PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BY PROVIDING CHILD AND ADULT CARE, FOOD PROGRAMS, SPEECH, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. THE SCHOOL ALSO PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES FROM …

Human Services Rogers, AR EIN: 710542730 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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61
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Sunshine School & Development Center

Welcome to Sunshine School & Development Center! We are a nonprofit organization in Northwest Arkansas with a mission to shatter limitations to enable people touched by disability, serving their unique journey through advocacy, therapy, and education.

Founded
Headquarters
Rogers, AR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P82
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2025

Mission

Serving people with special needs by providing child and adult care, food programs, speech, physical and occupational therapy. The school also provides developmental programs for all ages from toddler through adult which provides a hands on approach for all recipients to grow and overcome adversities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2021, which is 5 years ago.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2021 · IRS 990 (FY2021)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Sunshine School & Development Center with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • Established in 1958, it predates 93% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Sunshine School & Development Center draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical human services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sunshine School & Development Center is a registered human services nonprofit based in Rogers, AR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 710542730. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 61/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Sunshine School & Development Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 710542730. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Sunshine School & Development Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Sunshine School & Development Center is located in Rogers, AR, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sunshine School & Development Center has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sunshine School & Development Center is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Sunshine School & Development Center. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Sunshine School & Development Center holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Welcome to Sunshine School & Development Center! We are a nonprofit organization in Northwest Arkansas with a mission to shatter limitations to enable people touched by disability, serving their unique journey through advocacy, therapy, and education. Sunshine School & Development Center is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1958.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Sunshine School & Development Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sunshine School & Development Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 710542730, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2021) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2021): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
262

Leadership

From FY2021 filing

JA
Jarrod R•••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$5.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2021 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2021 on record
  • Named leadership · 26 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1958
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sunshine School & Development Center

What is Sunshine School & Development Center?
Sunshine School & Development Center is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rogers, United States. Welcome to Sunshine School & Development Center! We are a nonprofit organization in Northwest Arkansas with a mission to shatter limitations to enable people touched by disability, serving their unique journey through advocacy, therapy, and education.
When was Sunshine School & Development Center founded?
Sunshine School & Development Center was founded in 1958.
Who leads Sunshine School & Development Center?
Jarrod Reeves serves as CEO.
Where is Sunshine School & Development Center located?
Headquartered in Rogers, AR, United States.
What is Sunshine School & Development Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2021 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sunshine School & Development Center trustworthy?
Sunshine School & Development Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Sunshine School & Development Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 710542730.
What is Sunshine School & Development Center's website?
https://www.nwasunshineschool.org