Sunstone Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sunstone Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $945,904 in 102 grants; the typical grant was $3,702 and the largest $173,759. 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$945,904
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$3,702
- Largest grant$173,759
- Assets$495,279
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $775,480 the year before.
41% 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 | $775,480 | 99 | $561,380 |
| 2024 | $945,904 | 102 | $495,279 |
How to apply
Sunstone 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 Sunstone Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $233,677 |
| North Carolina | 18 | $158,703 |
| New York | 3 | $81,184 |
| Washington | 3 | $64,940 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $55,328 |
| Colorado | 11 | $50,455 |
| Georgia | 6 | $40,699 |
| Florida | 8 | $38,468 |
| Louisiana | 7 | $32,837 |
| Oregon | 2 | $32,365 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Education Partnership | General & Unrestricted | $173,759 |
| Book Fairies Inc | General & Unrestricted | $77,185 |
| Governors Early Literacy Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburg | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Treehouse | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Lambert House | General & Unrestricted | $29,612 |
| Band Together | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Everyones Dream Come True | Dream Achiever Wrap-Around Program | $25,000 |
| North Carolina Business Leaders for Education | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Promising Pages | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Reading Quest | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Shadow Project | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics North Carolina Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Community Partners | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Peak Education | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Where Love Grows Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Read to Succeed Asheville | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $14,729 |
| Young Black & Lit | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $13,791 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta Inc | General & Unrestricted | $13,400 |
| Deep Center Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| A Gift for Teaching Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Childrens Literacy Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Turning the Page | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $9,509 |
| Kid Smart | General & Unrestricted | $9,385 |
| Born to Read Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,700 |
| First Gen Success | General & Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| Deep Center Incorporated | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $8,360 |
| Childrens Literacy Center Inc | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $8,175 |
| Ready Readers | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Shadow Project | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $7,365 |
| Start the Adventure in Reading Inc | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $6,556 |
| Foster the Love Louisiana Inc | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $6,211 |
| National Black Child Development Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $6,178 |
| Childrens Cabinet Inc A Child and Family Resource | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $6,085 |
| Read to Succeed Asheville | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Reading Ready Pittsburgh | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Teller Park Early Childhood Council | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Little Free Library LTD | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $5,518 |
| Tree House Books | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $5,242 |
| An Open Book Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jody Foster
- Lynn Franey
- Amy Triandiflou
- Annagrace Triandiflou
- Daniel Triandiflou
- James Triandiflou
Questions people ask
Does Sunstone Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sunstone Foundation give?
$945,904 in tax year 2024, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $3,702.
Who runs Sunstone Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jody Foster (Dir), Lynn Franey (Dir), Amy Triandiflou (Dir) and Annagrace Triandiflou (Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Sunstone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.