Universal Sunlight Foundation
Accepts applications
Universal Sunlight Foundation is a private foundation in San Marino, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$32.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 6 | $25.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 7 | $32.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bin Fen Cheng 530 S Lake Avenue 718, Pasadena, CA 91101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (626) 583-8288 |
| What to submit | Request in writing |
What Universal Sunlight Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $80,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,020 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| Miao Fa Zentrum | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Namo Amitabha Society | Charitable | $30,000 |
| United Charity Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Center for Coastal Studies | Charitable | $6,020 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Buddhas Light International Associa | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bin Fen Cheng
- Allen Yeh
Questions people ask
Does Universal Sunlight Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Universal Sunlight Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Universal Sunlight Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bin Fen Cheng (Trustee) and Allen Yeh (Trustee).
What does Universal Sunlight Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.