Nonprofit · EIN 20-5775122
SUNRISE COMMUNITY FOR RECOVERY AND WELLNESS INC
Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,471,461 | $4,569,505 | $901,956 | $2,028,814 | $613,891 | $1,414,923 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,581,833 | $3,515,563 | $66,270 | $735,672 | $222,705 | $512,967 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,471,358
- of which government grants
- $4,185,613
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $103
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $340,371
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,288,406
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,900,084
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $62
- Accounting fees
- $105,171
- Occupancy
- $187,587
- Travel
- $83,613
- Depreciation
- $20,913
- Program services (functional)
- $4,412,268
- Management and general (functional)
- $157,237
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $735,672
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,028,814
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $613,891
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,414,923
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $94,181
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $407,154
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,007,769
- Gross receipts
- $5,471,461
- Employees
- 74
- Volunteers
- 42
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUE POLSTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $99,840 | $1,534 |
| JACQUELINE DERREBERRY | FINANCE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $87,355 | $1,534 |
| COURTNEY LYTLE | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $76,640 | $1,534 |
| SAMANTHA BRADLEY | RCO DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $70,400 | $1,534 |
| DERRICK HALL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON HARRISON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER (PAST) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY THOMPSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY STEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHEL GUICHENEY | BOARD MEMBER (PAST) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS RAMSUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER (PAST) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE SMATHERS | BOARD MEMBER (PAST) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SIGMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN RUMLEY | BOARD MEMBER (PAST) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER (PAST) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET HARMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATASHA PENLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT MARTENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETH HARMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA BAYNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SONJA SAUNOOKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE GILLILAND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUE POLSTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $92,040 | $1,226 |
| JACQUELINE DERREBERRY | FINANCE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $80,706 | $1,226 |
| COURTNEY LYTLE | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $69,893 | $1,226 |
| SAMANTHA BRADLEY | RCO DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $62,454 | $1,226 |
| DERRICK HALL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON HARRISON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA THOMAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY THOMPSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY STEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHEL GUICHENEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS RAMSUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE SMATHERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SIGMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN RUMLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET HARMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATASHA PENLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MARTENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 845, ASHEVILLE, NC 28802-0845
- In care of
- % LARRY THOMPSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 119 Tunnel Road Suite E, Asheville NC 28805
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JESSE SMATHERS, PO BOX 845, ASHEVILLE, NC 28802
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Larry Thompson, 119 Tunnel Road Suite E, Asheville NC 28805
- Signed the 990
- JESSE SMATHERS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (828) 231-1731
- Website
- WWW.SUNRISEINASHEVILLE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DMJPS PLLC
Mission
CREATING COMMUNITY WELLNESS THROUGH SHARED LIVED EXPERIENCE. SUNRISE COMMUNITY FOR RECOVERY & WELLNESS IS THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION (RCO) SPANNING FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA TO CHARLOTTE, NC, PROVIDING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AT NO CHARGE FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY TRAUMA THAT CAN LEAD TO SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATE THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER TO ENABLE PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS TO ACCESS MULTIPLE PEER SUPPORT SERVICES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THERE WERE 8,875 PEER INTERACTIONS IN 2024.Expenses $2,741,117
- OPERATE BLAIR H. CLARK RESPITE HOUSE, A FOUR BED RESPITE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL DISTRESS WITH THE GOAL OF BEING A DIVERSION FOR HOSPITALIZATION DUE TO MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES, WITH 163 GUEST STAYS IN 2024.Expenses $445,132
- INFRASTRUCTURE: PART OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE BUDGET SUPPORTED GENERAL OPERATING COSTS AND THE OTHER HALF SUPPORTED BUILDING UP 4 RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTERS IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: JACKSON COUNTY, POLK COUNTY, GRAHAM COUNTY, AND UMOJA IN BUNCOMBE COUNTY.Expenses $310,330
- HARM REDUCTION SERVICES - A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO STERILE INJECTION EQUIPMENT, SUPPORT SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND MONTHLY TESTING AND IMMUNIZATION EVENTS.GAMBLING INITIATIVE SERVICES - A PROGRAM THAT ESTABLISHES A PREVENTION AND AWARENESS GAMBLING PROGRAM.MEDICATED ASSISTED TREATMENT SERVICES - A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TREATMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER WHO ARE INCARCERATED.LINKAGE-2-CARE SERVICES - A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES PEER SUPPORT AND OTHER SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AFTER THEY ARE RELEASED FROM JAIL.Expenses $915,689
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-5775122
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,028,814
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,471,461
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,471,461 | $4,569,505 | $2,028,814 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,581,833 | $3,515,563 | $735,672 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,495,459 | $2,512,058 | $733,282 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Larry Thompson | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-5775122).
Questions about SUNRISE COMMUNITY FOR RECOVERY AND WELLNESS INC
- What is the EIN of SUNRISE COMMUNITY FOR RECOVERY AND WELLNESS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SUNRISE COMMUNITY FOR RECOVERY AND WELLNESS INC is 20-5775122.
- Is SUNRISE COMMUNITY FOR RECOVERY AND WELLNESS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to SUNRISE COMMUNITY FOR RECOVERY AND WELLNESS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SUNRISE COMMUNITY FOR RECOVERY AND WELLNESS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SUNRISE COMMUNITY FOR RECOVERY AND WELLNESS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SUNRISE COMMUNITY FOR RECOVERY AND WELLNESS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SUNRISE COMMUNITY FOR RECOVERY AND WELLNESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JESSE SMATHERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of SUNRISE COMMUNITY FOR RECOVERY AND WELLNESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 23 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,840 (SUE POLSTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SUNRISE COMMUNITY FOR RECOVERY AND WELLNESS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,471,461, expenses of $4,569,505 and total assets of $2,028,814 at year end.
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