Rising Sun Accounting
Rising Sun Accounting says it serves exclusively nonprofit organizations. Rising Sun Accounting is based in Seattle, Washington, and works in person and remotely.
- Type
- Service
- Published price
- $75–$1,500published Form 990 fees; bookkeeping quoted
- Nonprofit terms
- Nonprofit-only firm
- Last reviewed
- October 8, 2026
What is Rising Sun Accounting?
Rising Sun Accounting says it serves exclusively nonprofit organizations. Rising Sun Accounting is based in Seattle, Washington, and works in person and remotely. Use this page to see what it offers and what to ask before you hire a nonprofit accounting firm.
Services
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll through Gusto
- Budgeting and grant tracking
- Washington state filings
- Form 990 preparation
- Audit preparation
About the firm
Rising Sun Accounting was founded in Seattle in 2015 by Samuel Dahlin, who specializes in Form 990 preparation. The firm says it has served more than 250 nonprofit organizations and prepares 990s for more than 150 nonprofits a year.
Who it works with
It works with nonprofits with budgets from about $15,000 to $5 million, in person and remotely.
Services and how engagements work
Services include bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online or Desktop, payroll through Gusto, budgeting, grant and restricted fund tracking, Washington state filings, Form 990 preparation and audit preparation. It does not perform audits, reviews or compilations.
Fees
Rising Sun publishes its Form 990 fees: $75 for a 990-N, $600 for a 990-EZ, and $850 to $1,500 for a full Form 990 depending on revenue. Bookkeeping is quoted on request.
Free resources from the firm
Firm details checked on its website on October 8, 2026.
Before you hire an accounting firm
- Who does the work. Ask who keeps your books and who reviews them.
- Software and access. Ask which accounting system the firm uses and who owns the file if you leave.
- What is included. Check whether Form 990, grant tracking, payroll, and audit support are in the monthly fee or billed separately.
- Contract terms. Ask about minimums, notice periods, and onboarding or cleanup fees.
Details come from the Rising Sun Accounting website, checked October 8, 2026.
Best For
Small and mid-sized nonprofits, especially in Washington, that want bookkeeping and an affordable, published Form 990 price.
Where it stands out
Rising Sun publishes its Form 990 fees, from $75 for a 990-N to $1,500 for a full 990, and prepares 990s for 150+ nonprofits a year.
Good fit if: You are a small or mid-sized nonprofit, especially in Washington, wanting bookkeeping and an affordable 990.
Watch for: Not a CPA firm and no audits; bookkeeping prices are by quote.
Published price: $75–$1,500 (published Form 990 fees; bookkeeping quoted)
Before You Hire
Eligibility and availability
Works only with nonprofit organizations.