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The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc

Morehead City, North Carolina  ·  EIN 561977987  ·  Private foundation

The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc is a North Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $6.3M in annual giving against $18.6M in assets. This page documents the 49 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$6.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$18.6M
Total assets
49
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc funds

The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, education, food & agriculture, libraries & literacy.

Criminal JusticeEducationFood & AgricultureLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Morehead City Grants
SEE ATTACHMENT
Morehead City, NC$6.3M2020
Morehead City Grants
SEE ATTACHMENT
Denver, CO$868K2022
Portland State Prison Education
PRISON EDUCATION
Portland, OR$119K2024
University of Utah
PRISON EDUCATION
Salt Lake City, UT$110K2024
Prison Neighborhood Artseducation
HIGHER EDUCATION IN PRISON
Evanston, IL$109K2024
University of West Georgia
PRISON EDUCATION
Carrollton, GA$107K2024
Miami Dade College Foundation
HIGHER EDUCATION IN PRISON
Miami, FL$90K2024
Offender Alumni Association
PRISON EDUCATION
Birmingham, AL$76K2024
Offender Alumni Association
PRISON EDUCATION
Birmingham, AL$75K2023
West Virginia University Foundation
PRISON EDUCATION
Morgantown, WV$60K2023
West Virginia University Foundation
PRISON EDUCATION
Morgantown, WV$60K2024
Ohio State University
PRISON EDUCATION
Columbus, OH$55K2024
Life University
HIGHER EDUCATION IN PRISON
Marietta, GA$50K2024
St Louis University
PRISON EDUCATION
St Louis, MO$50K2024
Hudson Link for Higher Education
HIGHER EDUCATION IN PRISON
Ossining, NY$50K2024

The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$6.3M
2022$868K
2023$768K
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc

The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc'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. You can review the foundation directly at sunshinelady.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc

Does The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc'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 Lady Foundation Inc fund?
The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc's grants focus on criminal justice. Recent recipients include Morehead City Grants, Morehead City Grants, Portland State Prison Education. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc reported $6.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.1M over 49 grants.
Where is The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc located?
The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc is based in Morehead City, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 561977987.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc'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 Lady Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.