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The Sunshine Charitable Foundation

Evanston, Illinois  ·  EIN 201919538  ·  Private foundation

The Sunshine Charitable Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.3M in annual giving against $104.8M in assets. This page documents the 168 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Sunshine Charitable Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.3M
Annual giving (FY2018)
$104.8M
Total assets
168
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The Sunshine Charitable Foundation funds

The Sunshine Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education.

EducationHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Sunshine Charitable Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Fare
General Support Grant
New York, NY$2.7M2023
Fare
General Support Grant
New York, NY$2.5M2022
Northwestern University
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Bunning Chair for Food Allergy Research Fund
Evanston, IL$2.0M2018
Ducks Unlimited Inc
General Support Grant
Brookfield, IL$2.0M2023
Northwestern University
CFAAR Endowed Research and Fellowship Fund
Evanston, IL$2.0M2022
Ducks Unlimited Inc
General Support Grant
Brookfield, IL$1.2M2022
Northwestern University
CFAAR Endowed Research and Fellowship Fund
Evanston, IL$1.0M2023
Fare
GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT
New York, NY$614K2018
National Wrestling Coaches Association Inc
General Support Grant
Manheim, PA$300K2023
Door County YMCA
General Support Grant
Sturgeon Bay, WI$255K2023
Door County YMCA
General Support Grant
Sturgeon Bay, WI$255K2022
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders
Cincinnati, OH$250K2022
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders
Cincinnati, OH$250K2023
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Med Ctr
Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilis Disorders
Cincinnati, OH$250K2018
Lucile Packard Fdn for Childrens Health
sean n. parker center for allergy research
Palo Alto, CA$250K2018

The Sunshine Charitable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$4.3M
2022$6.9M
2023$7.3M

How to apply for funding from The Sunshine Charitable Foundation

The Sunshine Charitable Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Sunshine Charitable Foundation

Does The Sunshine Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
The Sunshine Charitable Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Sunshine Charitable Foundation fund?
The Sunshine Charitable Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Fare, Fare, Northwestern University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Sunshine Charitable Foundation give in grants?
The Sunshine Charitable Foundation reported $4.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.4M over 168 grants.
Where is The Sunshine Charitable Foundation located?
The Sunshine Charitable Foundation is based in Evanston, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201919538.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Sunshine Charitable Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Sunshine Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.