Sunstone Way
Our mission is to partner with neighbors, both housed & unhoused, to unlock a sustainable sense of home. By providing safe shelter, comprehensive wrap-around services, and housing resources …
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We partner with neighbors to unlock a sustainable sense of home and transform lives, communities, and futures with holistic resource navigation. We provide low-barrier shelter for those experiencing houselessness combined with wrap around services including behavioral health support, peer support, resource navigation, and case management.
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Mission
Our mission is to partner with neighbors, both housed & unhoused, to unlock a sustainable sense of home. By providing safe shelter, comprehensive wrap-around services, and housing resources throughout our 5 shelter programs in the portland metro area, we help participants build resiliency so they can move along the path to hope & housing.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Sunstone Way has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 7 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 7 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologySunstone Way is a registered human services nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 862296287. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $18M in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Sunstone Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 862296287. 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.
Sunstone Way has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% 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.
Sunstone Way is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sunstone Way has $18M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% 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.
Sunstone Way 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 large organization. It has $18M in annual revenue. The organization has 61 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sunstone Way. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Sunstone Way 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 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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.
We partner with neighbors to unlock a sustainable sense of home and transform lives, communities, and futures with holistic resource navigation. We provide low-barrier shelter for those experiencing houselessness combined with wrap around services including behavioral health support, peer support, resource navigation, and case management. Sunstone Way is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $18M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Sunstone Way are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sunstone Way is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 862296287, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SUNSTONE WAY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Here’s the plan for the 6 homeless shelters affected by the Sunstone Way closure - OregonLive.com
Sunstone Way Workers Discovered Billboard Campaign During Severance Negotiations - Willamette Week
Who Pays for Sunstone Way’s Billboards? - Willamette Week
Portland homeless service provider Sunstone Way to close amid financial issues, lawsuit - KATU
Sunstone Way Undergoes Routine—but Well-Timed—Investigation by Multnomah County - Willamette Week
Union smells something rotten at Sunstone - NW Labor Press
AFSCME Calls for Removal of Sunstone Way Executives After Whistleblower Alleges Mismanagement - Willamette Week
Shelter Provider Sunstone Way Sued by Whistleblower Alleging Profligate Spending and Mismanagement - Willamette Week
Multnomah County to Shut Sunstone Way’s Market Street Shelter - Willamette Week
CEO of Sunstone Way, a Key Homeless Shelter Contractor, Takes Leave - Willamette Week
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 61 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 61 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2021
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Sunstone Way
- What is Sunstone Way?
- Sunstone Way is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Portland, United States. We partner with neighbors to unlock a sustainable sense of home and transform lives, communities, and futures with holistic resource navigation. We provide low-barrier shelter for those experiencing houselessness combined with wrap around services including behavioral health support, peer support, resource navigation, and case management.
- When was Sunstone Way founded?
- Sunstone Way was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Sunstone Way?
- Hollie Miller serves as CFO/Treasurer.
- Where is Sunstone Way located?
- Headquartered in Portland, OR, United States.
- What is Sunstone Way's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sunstone Way trustworthy?
- Sunstone Way has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong 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 Sunstone Way's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 862296287.
- What is Sunstone Way's website?
- http://sunstoneway.org