How Sunnyhill is Funded

Sunnyhill’s work is powered by a strong network of public funding, community partnerships, and private philanthropy, ensuring individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities have access to lifelong opportunities for independence, connection, and growth.

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Our Funding Model

A diversified funding model creates long-term stability.

Sunnyhill combines public funding, regional partnerships, and private support to ensure services remain accessible and sustainable.

A pie chart showing the funding breakdown for FY25, with approximately 88% from federal and state funding, 11% from regional partnerships, 1% from community support, and 1% from private pay and insurance. The chart is titled 'How Our Work is Funded' and includes icons representing each funding source. A note at the bottom explains the mission relies mainly on public funding and community partnerships, with additional support from donors and individuals. 
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Public Funding Sources

  • The foundation of Sunnyhill’s residential and behavioral health programs, supporting 24/7 care, independence-building, and community living.

  • Supports individualized services, skill development, and community integration.

  • Provides oversight and support for licensed residential settings, including the Sunnyhill Independence Center.

  • Critical county-based funding for local services.

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Regional Community Partnerships Supporting People Diagnosed with Developmental Disabilities

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    Developmental Disability Advocates

    Supports residential and community living in Jefferson County.

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  • Logo with the letters 'DDR' at the top and a green geometric symbol below.

    Developmental Disabilities Resources Board of St. Charles County

    Expands access to St. Charles County services.

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    Developmental Disability Resource - St. Louis

    Expands access to St. Louis City based services.

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  • Logo with the words 'Productive Living Living Board' and colored dots underneath in blue, teal, green, yellow, and orange.

    Productive Living Board

    Funds essential community supports in St. Louis County.

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  • A stylized icon of a house with a yellow roof, an orange body, a white keyhole, a small window, and a dark blue foundation or pathway.

    Promise Community Homes

    Providing safe, affordable, and well-maintained neighborhood homes.

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  • Colorful graphic featuring green leaves, multicolored circles, and stylized brown text reading 'Recreation' and 'Councils'.

    Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis

    Helps families access recreation and leisure opportunities.

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  • Logo for Gateway Coalition of Service Providers, featuring a stylized green mountain with circles and a small circle beneath, with text below reading 'Gateway Coalition of Service Providers' in blue and green.

    Gateway Coalition of Greater St. Louis

    The coalition unites local service providers, advocates, and families to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

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  • A colorful, symmetrical logo featuring five stylized birds or wings in purple, blue, teal, yellow, and green, arranged in a circular pattern.

    Starling

    Helping people with disabilities flourish.

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Private Support Makes Independence Possible

Public funding covers essential services. Private support creates opportunity.

Private philanthropy helps Sunnyhill go beyond basic care—making it possible for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities to build independence, explore new experiences, and thrive in their communities.

Private support helps fund:

  • emergency and unmet needs assistance

  • transportation and accessibility supports

  • innovative programs and new service expansion

  • family support and enrichment opportunities

  • staff training and program quality improvements

  • scholarships for socialization, recreation, and travel

Ways to invest in Sunnyhill’s mission:

  • Individual Giving

  • Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships

  • Foundation Grants

  • Special Events (March Matchness, Sippin’ for Sunnyhill, ARTventure, Jingle Mingle)

  • Planned Giving

  • Monthly Giving through the Radiant Society Program

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Financial Stewardship & Transparency

97¢ of every dollar goes directly to programs.

Funding Impact

$50 helps provide adaptive socialization
$500 supports emergency needs
$5,000 funds life skills programming
$10,000 expands adaptive and technology needs

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