# Sunshine State Scholarship Foundation Inc

Youth citizenship programs nonprofit in Lakeland, Florida 33803. EIN 47-3502914. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide exceptional scholastic opportunities to the young women participating in the foundations program.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473502914/202620149349201347/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth citizenship programs (IRS activity code O54)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2015
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $29,749 | $78,886 | $57,918 | $57,918 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473502914/202620149349201347/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $22,814 | $75,193 | $107,055 | $107,055 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473502914/202610139349201661/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $84,795 | $26,049 | $97,549 | $97,549 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473502914/202222299349200702/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $29,749, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -29% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2024). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 12 of 38 youth development nonprofits in Lakeland.
- Revenue $29,749 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 838 youth development nonprofits in Florida; median $137,544.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Polk County, Florida: about 185,949 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 264 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.4 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Lakeland: 68 licensed child care centers, 12 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/florida/lakeland
- Florida rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/florida

## Questions

**What is Sunshine State Scholarship Foundation Inc's EIN?**

Sunshine State Scholarship Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3502914. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Sunshine State Scholarship Foundation Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Sunshine State Scholarship Foundation Inc in Lakeland, Florida as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2015. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Sunshine State Scholarship Foundation Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Sunshine State Scholarship Foundation Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Sunshine State Scholarship Foundation Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "To provide exceptional scholastic opportunities to the young women participating in the foundations program." The IRS classifies it as: Youth citizenship programs.

**How much money does Sunshine State Scholarship Foundation Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Sunshine State Scholarship Foundation Inc reported total revenue of $29,749 and total expenses of $78,886 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.