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SUNSHINE MINISTRIES INC
Tucson, AZ · EIN 860392273 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.rrcontucson.com
revenue
$50K
expenses
$37K
net assets
$418K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

CHURCH

profile · synthesized from sources

SUNSHINE MINISTRIES INC operates the Racial Reconciliation Community Outreach Network (RRCON), which hosts an annual multi-day conference in Tucson, Arizona focused on racial reconciliation, unity, and community healing. The organization was founded by Bishop William O. Wills Jr. and is now led by his parents, Martha and William Wills Sr., who continue his legacy through workshops, cultural events, and youth mentoring. Programs emphasize spiritual discipline, multicultural expression, and bridging racial divides in the local community.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

ACE TEAM Mentoring Program
Youth mentoring initiative for ages 12–18 offering tutoring, life skills training, conflict management, leadership development, and employability support.
Fall Festival
Community event hosted through Sunshine Ministries to serve local residents in Tucson with cultural and family activities.
Racial Reconciliation Conference (RRCON)
Annual three-day event featuring workshops, multicultural arts celebration, panel discussions, and a banquet focused on racial unity and spiritual reconciliation in Tucson.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Weekend and Supplemental Meal Provision for Youth 4 activities
    • Community Food Program
      Established a food program in 1996 that received national recognition and television exposure.
    • Community food program
      Established a food program in 1996 that received national recognition and television exposure, indicating a sustained effort to address food insecurity in the community.
    • Community food program
      Operates a food program established in 1996 that has received national recognition and television exposure, indicating a sustained direct service initiative to address food insecurity.
    • Food Program
      Manages a food program established in 1996 that has received national recognition.
  • Church and Ministry Network Development 2 activities
    • Awaking Conference series
      Founded and sustained the Awaking Conference starting in 1987, most recently held in June 2017, through Sunshine Ministries and The Racial Reconciliation Community Outreach Network, focusing on spiritual and community renewal.
    • Racial reconciliation and leadership conference
      Organized the Awaking Conference starting in 1987, continued through Sunshine Ministries and The Racial Reconciliation Community Outreach Network, with the most recent event held in June 2017, indicating a long-term commitment to racial reconciliation and community outreach.
  • Children's Faith Formation & Parental Equipping 2 activities
    • Safe Environment for Youth Program ("Friday Night Live")
      Operates "Friday Night Live," a ministry founded in 1995 to provide a safe environment for young people.
    • Youth Safe Environment Program
      Operates "Friday Night Live," a ministry founded in 1995 to provide a safe environment for young people.
  • Graduation Recognition and Celebration Events 1 activity
    • Annual MTW Banquet
      Hosts an Annual MTW Banquet featuring awards, a keynote speaker, and gift drawings.
  • Racial and Trauma Healing Convenings 1 activity
    • Racial Reconciliation Conferences and Events
      Organizes and hosts "Awaking Conferences" and other events focused on racial reconciliation, including panel discussions, workshops, and multi-cultural celebrations, with the most recent conference in June 2017.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Annual Fall Festival
      Hosts an annual Fall Festival through Sunshine Ministries, serving the local community in Tucson.
    • Annual community events and festivals
      Hosts recurring community events including an annual Fall Festival in Tucson and a series of Reconciliation Conferences, including free sessions, panel discussions, workshops, and banquets that promote diversity and community engagement.
    • Annual community festival
      Hosts an annual Fall Festival through Sunshine Ministries to serve the local community in Tucson, AZ.
    • Youth Mentoring and Life Skills Education
      Provides tutoring, mentoring, life skills education, conflict management techniques, and guidance on decision making and problem solving for youth.
    • Youth Mentoring and Life Skills Education
      Provides tutoring, mentoring, life skills education, conflict management techniques, and guidance on decision making and problem solving for youth.
    • Youth development and mentoring program
      Provides ongoing tutoring, mentoring, life skills education, conflict management training, and guidance on decision-making and problem-solving for youth. Includes the "Friday Night Live" ministry, founded in 1995, which offers a safe environment for young people.
    • Youth development and mentoring program
      Provides ongoing tutoring, mentoring, life skills education, conflict management training, and guidance on decision making and problem solving for youth. Founded the "Friday Night Live" ministry in 1995 to offer a safe environment for young people.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$50K
Contributions & grants$50K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$37K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$455K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$418K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -45.7%
relationships · 21

who they work with

  • Arizona Women’s Conference Partner — Honored Bishop Wills with the Rosa Parks Living History Makers Award.
  • CITY OF TUCSON WARD 5 COUNCIL OFFICE Government — Presented a Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition to Martha and William Wills for their community contributions.
  • COPE Community Services Partner — Honored Bishop Wills with the Rosa Parks Living History Makers Award.
  • Citizens Neighborhood Services (CNS) Partner — Received an award of recognition for outstanding community service.
  • Community Partnership for Southern Arizona Partner — Honored Bishop Wills with the Rosa Parks Living History Makers Award.
  • Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance Partner — Bishop Wills served as secretary.
  • League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Partner — Received a certificate of appreciation for outstanding community service from the United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation.
  • NAE-Arizona Partner — Bishop Wills served as a board member for the state branch of the National Association of Evangelicals.
  • National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Partner — Honored Bishop Wills with the Rosa Parks Living History Makers Award.
  • Pima County Supervisor, District TWO Government — Presented a Certificate of Recognition to William and Martha Wills for their service to the community.
  • Racial Reconciliation Community Outreach Network (RRCON) Partner — Martha Wills serves as Conference Coordinator and Bill Wills serves as Treasurer for RRCON. Sunshine Ministries works with RRCON to continue the legacy of racial reconciliation.
  • Rigo’s Restaurant Partner — Honored Bishop Wills with the Rosa Parks Living History Makers Award.
  • Southern Institute of Leadership Partner — Honored Bishop Wills with the Rosa Parks Living History Makers Award.
  • St. Marks Presbyterian Church Partner — Served as a location for the Reconciliation Conference sessions.
  • THE CITY OF TUCSON OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Government — Presented a certificate to William and Martha Wills for their community outreach and work to remove racial barriers through Sunshine Ministries and RRCON.
  • Teen Challenge Choir Partner — Performed music at the Reconciliation Conference.
  • Tucson Association of Evangelicals (TAE) Partner — Bishop Wills served as Vice-President and board member.
  • Tucson Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee Partner — Recognized Martha and William Wills with the 2018 Drum Major Award for their work with RRCON.
  • Tucson Police Department (TPD) Partner — Received an award of recognition for outstanding community service.
  • Tucson Sheraton Hotel and Suites Partner — Served as a location for a workshop and the Annual MTW Banquet.
  • University of Arizona’s International Student Organization Partner — Received an award of recognition for outstanding community service.