Sunrise Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sunrise Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Cucamonga, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $903,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $423,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$903,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$423,000
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $715,000 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $541,195 | 16 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $715,000 | 10 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $903,000 | 11 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
Sunrise 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 Sunrise Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $853,000 |
| New York | 1 | $40,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Village | Donation | $423,000 |
| William Jessup University | Scholarship | $200,000 |
| Gateway Seminary | Donation | $100,000 |
| Anc Church | Donation | $84,000 |
| Love & Hope Mission Corp | Donation | $40,000 |
| Mission Pointe Church | Donation | $20,000 |
| Temescal Heritage Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Zion Mountain Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Compassion International | Donation | $10,000 |
| Kimbo Foundation | Donation | $3,000 |
| Korean American Foundation | Donation | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sunny Hwang
- Chin H Hwang
Questions people ask
Does Sunrise Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sunrise Foundation give?
$903,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Sunrise Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sunny Hwang (President) and Chin H Hwang (Secretary).
What does Sunrise Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.