Sunnyside Inc
The mission of Sunnyside since 1912 is to provide for the health, education and social welfare needs of the Adams county, Nebraska community, including the elderly, through the distribution of grants derived from entrusted funds.
Sunnyside Inc at a glance
In short: Sunnyside Inc gave $174K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $173,777
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,722
- +47.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,472
- Total assets
- $3,162,886
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sunnyside Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mary Lanning Healthcare ($93K). Together the top 8 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 45 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sunnyside Inc gives
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2022) to $275K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Lanning Healthcare Hastings, NE | Support of hospital cardiac, diabetic, pediatric, medications and other needs | $93,073 |
| United Way of South Central Nebraska Hastings, NE | Emergency Needs of Elderly. | $19,590 |
| Crossroads Hastings, NE | 2 Hvac Units | $17,170 |
| Revive Inc Hastings, NE | Renovate Kitchen | $10,944 |
| Special Scoops II Hastings, NE | HVAC | $10,000 |
| HPS Foundation Hastings, NE | Playground Equipment | $10,000 |
| Midland Area Agency on Aging Hastings, NE | Funding for Emergency Assist for the Elderly | $7,000 |
| St Marks Episcopal Pro-Cathedral Church DBA Laundry Love Hastings, NE | Funding for Laundry Services for Those in Need | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,162,886 | $301,468 | $255,981 | $173,777 | 8 | $213,578 |
| 2024 | $3,129,659 | $-50,356 | $190,915 | $132,781 | 9 | $-40,072 |
| 2023 | $2,999,262 | $221,001 | $347,377 | $274,577 | 9 | $57,686 |
| 2022 | $3,324,559 | $1,059,762 | $200,623 | $126,748 | 8 | $911,316 |
| 2021 | $3,215,071 | $280,271 | $217,034 | $173,420 | 11 | $91,530 |
| 2020 | $2,465,121 | $147,728 | $210,338 | $168,646 | 12 | $119,441 |
About Sunnyside Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sunnyside Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Hastings, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $174K. Net investment income was $214K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sunnyside Inc is led by Leota Rolls, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leota Rolls
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Dielman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda French
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Ziemba
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Tork
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Bliss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Verona Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Samuelson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Marble
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kully
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Ochsner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Kern
Liaison for Mary Lanning
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sharon Hayek (2020–2023) — Liaison - Mary Lanning
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sunnyside Inc
How much does Sunnyside Inc give each year?
Sunnyside Inc gave $174K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $133K across 9 grants.
What is Sunnyside Inc's typical grant size?
Sunnyside Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,472, and its average grant was $21,722, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sunnyside Inc give grants?
Sunnyside Inc gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hastings, NE (8 grants).
Does Sunnyside Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Sunnyside Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sunnyside Inc's largest grantees?
Sunnyside Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mary Lanning Healthcare ($93,073), United Way of South Central Nebraska ($19,590) and Crossroads ($17,170), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sunnyside Inc?
Sunnyside Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $301K.
What is Sunnyside Inc?
Sunnyside Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Hastings, NE. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Sunnyside Inc's EIN?
Sunnyside Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0392339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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