Sunshine Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sunshine Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Libertyville, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 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$3.3 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$92.3 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
21% 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 | $1.1 million | 63 | $103 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 63 | $92.3 million |
How to apply
Sunshine Charitable 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 Sunshine Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 33 | $1.5 million |
| Wisconsin | 9 | $558,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $450,000 |
| New York | 1 | $333,333 |
| Ohio | 1 | $150,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 3 | $42,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $32,757 |
| Iowa | 2 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | General Support Grant | $1.0 million |
| Door County YMCA | General Support Grant | $510,000 |
| National Wrestling Coaches Association Inc | General Support Grant | $450,000 |
| Fare | General Support Grant | $333,333 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General Support Grant | $250,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | General Support Grant | $150,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | General Support Grant | $100,000 |
| University of Chicago | General Support Grant | $85,000 |
| Start Early (FKA Ounce of Prevention Fund) | General Support Grant | $50,000 |
| National Alopecia Areata Foundation | General Support Grant | $40,000 |
| USA Wrestling | General Support Grant - Living the Dream Fund | $29,757 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Foundation | General Support Grant | $20,000 |
| Gorton Community Center | General Support Grant | $11,000 |
| Ames Education Foundation | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Apfed | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Door County Inc | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Galena School District #120 | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Help Our Military Heroes Inc | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Northern Illinois University Foundation | General Support Grant for College of Education | $10,000 |
| Sturgeon Bay School District | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club Sail Training Foundation Inc | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Boston College | Lynch School of Education & Connell School of Nursing | $10,000 |
| Waterloo Community School District | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Erikson Institute | General Support Grant | $6,000 |
| Harvard Varsity Club | General Support Grant | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lake County | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Cured NFP | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited - Capital Hill Chapter | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Feed and Clothe My People | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Glenbrook High School District 225 | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| HELP of Door County Inc | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Lake Forest High School Foundation | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| National-Louis University | General Support Grant for National College of Education | $5,000 |
| Spirit of 67 Foundation | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| The Josselyn Center NFP | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| United Way of Door County | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Bold Foundation Inc | General Support Grant | $3,000 |
| Invisible Institute | General Support Grant | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David G Bunning
- Denise A Bunning
- Nathan Ballard
Questions people ask
Does Sunshine Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sunshine Charitable Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sunshine Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David G Bunning (President Director), Denise A Bunning (Vice President Director) and Nathan Ballard (Secretary Director).
What does Sunshine Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.