Sulanling Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sulanling Foundation is a private foundation in San Francsisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $225,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$225,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 5 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 8 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Sulanling Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sulanling Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $500,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 1 | $200,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative | General Support | $250,000 |
| Women's Voices for the Earth | General Support | $250,000 |
| Black Women Wellness | General Support | $250,000 |
| Habitable | General Support | $250,000 |
| Tal Research Group | General Support | $200,000 |
| Alaska Community Action on Toxics | General Support | $100,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | General Support | $100,000 |
| Multicultural Alliance for a Safe Environment | General Support | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hannah Ariel Shulman
- Justin Lew
Questions people ask
Does Sulanling Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sulanling Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $225,000.
Who runs Sulanling Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hannah Ariel Shulman (Ceo) and Justin Lew (Secretary, CFO).
What does Sulanling Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.