Sonshine Society Inc
We recruit people to volunteer their services in the nursing homes and to visit with the residents. We provide help, instruction, and religious services. We publish and distribute a publication to assist and encourage these volunteers and residents to form a relationship with god.
Sonshine Society Inc at a glance
In short: Sonshine Society Inc gave $345K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $345K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $344,695
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $344,695
- Median grant
- $344,695
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Sonshine Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was God Cares Ministry ($345K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $345K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| God Cares Ministry Avon Lake, OH | Operating Funds | $344,695 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $318,085 | $421,354 | $344,695 | 1 | $246,048 |
| 2020 | $137,799 | $121,645 | $172,486 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $154,110 | $212,282 | $236,395 | — | — | $4 |
About Sonshine Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sonshine Society Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Lynnwood, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $345K. Net investment income was $246K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sonshine Society Inc is led by Duane Olberg, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Duane Olberg
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bill McClain
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Highland Goodman
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sharon Haakenson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Sonshine Society Inc
How much does Sonshine Society Inc give each year?
Sonshine Society Inc gave $345K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Sonshine Society Inc?
Sonshine Society Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Lynnwood, WA.
Where does Sonshine Society Inc operate?
Sonshine Society Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Sonshine Society Inc's EIN?
Sonshine Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7318073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 8, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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