Sun Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sun Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fountain Valley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$5.5 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$91.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.8 million the year before.
33% 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 | $6.8 million | 51 | $70.2 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 51 | $91.8 million |
How to apply
Sun Family 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.
What Sun Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 45 | $4.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $60,000 |
| New York | 3 | $44,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Foundation for Education | Education | $1.5 million |
| Community Action Partnership of Orange County | Community services | $500,000 |
| Uc Irvine Foundation | Education | $252,000 |
| Above & Beyond Teaching | 2023-2026 teacher leadership academy | $160,000 |
| Tiyya Foundation Inc | Community services | $150,000 |
| Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano | Education | $120,000 |
| Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (Occord) | Citizenship program | $120,000 |
| Asian American Senior Citizen Service Ctr | Social | $100,000 |
| Bracken's Kitchen | Community services | $100,000 |
| Casa Oc | Community services | $100,000 |
| Dreams for Schools | Stem education | $100,000 |
| Kidworkcommunitydevelopment | Education | $100,000 |
| Occacc Scholarship Foundation | Education | $100,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Scholarship program | $100,000 |
| Project Kinship | Community services | $100,000 |
| The Wooden Floor | Education | $100,000 |
| Thomas House Temporary Shelter | Multi year grant #2 & # of 3 / human services | $100,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Annual meeting / powering good campaign/ education | $80,750 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Coast | Human services | $80,000 |
| Crece Urban Farms | Community services | $75,000 |
| Chrysalis Center | Human services | $70,000 |
| High School Inc Academies | Education | $70,000 |
| Empowered | Education | $60,000 |
| Cielo | Human services | $58,000 |
| Arts and Learning Conservatory | Arts education | $50,000 |
| Council on Aging | Healthcare | $50,000 |
| Dragon Kim Foundation | Education | $50,000 |
| Madison Park Neighborhood Association | Community services | $50,000 |
| Pacific Islanders Health Partnership | Public health | $50,000 |
| South County Outreach | Community services | $50,000 |
| Child Creativity Lab | Youth development | $35,000 |
| Oc Grantmakers | Community services | $30,000 |
| 100 Black Men of Orange County | Youth mentoring | $25,000 |
| Center for Asian American in Action | Human services | $25,000 |
| Educate to Empower | Education | $25,000 |
| Nonprofit Finance Fund | Community services | $25,000 |
| The Shady Canyon Golf Charitable FDTN | Community services | $25,000 |
| International Trade Education Programs Inc | Community services | $20,000 |
| Irvene Evergreen Chinese Senior Assoc | Social | $20,000 |
| Parentis Foundation | Community services | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Sun
- Diana Sun
- Dara Mullarkey
- Diana Kong
- Mei Hua Wong
Questions people ask
Does Sun Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sun Family Foundation give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Sun Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Sun (President & Chairman), Diana Sun (Vice President), Dara Mullarkey (Treasurer) and Diana Kong (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sun Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and seniors.