Sunlight Giving
Palo Alto, California · EIN 471820379 · Private foundation
Sunlight Giving is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $33.2M in annual giving against $510.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 2,066 grants for Sunlight Giving. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Sunlight Giving funds
Sunlight Giving's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, early childhood education, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank GENERAL SUPPORT, $500,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS | San Jose, CA | $500K | 2017 |
| Abode Services GENERAL SUPPORT, $500,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS | Fremont, CA | $500K | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Inc GENERAL SUPPORT, $500,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS | San Jose, CA | $500K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Sunlight Giving
Sunlight Giving's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at sunlightgiving.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Sunlight Giving
- Does Sunlight Giving accept grant applications?
- Sunlight Giving's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Sunlight Giving fund?
- Sunlight Giving's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Second Harvest Food Bank, Abode Services, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Sunlight Giving give in grants?
- Sunlight Giving reported $33.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $128.2M over 2,066 grants.
- Where is Sunlight Giving located?
- Sunlight Giving is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 471820379.
- How can I find foundations similar to Sunlight Giving?
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