Sunrise Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sunrise Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$47.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
19% 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 | $2.0 million | 20 | $44.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 17 | $47.1 million |
How to apply
Sunrise Charitable Foundation Trust 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 Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $710,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $305,000 |
| California | 3 | $296,560 |
| New York | 2 | $85,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smith College | General scholarship endowment and start up grants fund, the smith fund | $300,000 |
| University of the People | General use | $250,000 |
| Brookings Institute | President's initiative, brookings metro | $200,000 |
| Spark the Journey | Scholarships & training grants | $200,000 |
| Wamu | New local show and local dmv reporting | $150,000 |
| Pro Publica | General use | $75,000 |
| Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting | General use | $75,000 |
| Weta | Support of pbs newshour and classical weta | $75,000 |
| New Futures | General use and scholarships | $60,000 |
| Yale University | Pete salovery & marta elisa moret scholarship fund and sunrise foundation lecture and fellowship | $50,000 |
| Fair Observer | General use | $25,000 |
| McE Social Capital | General use | $21,560 |
| The National Historical Society | Educational system - fourscore | $15,000 |
| Collegiate Directions Inc | College counseling services | $10,000 |
| Magnum Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The American Independent | The american independent foundation | $10,000 |
| Individual | Kaufman-baker scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Antoine van Agtmael
- Emily van Agtmael
Questions people ask
Does Sunrise Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sunrise Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Sunrise Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Antoine van Agtmael (Trustee) and Emily van Agtmael (Trustee).
What does Sunrise Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.