Sunflower Foundation
Accepts applications
Sunflower Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$44,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $70,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $52,000 | 12 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 13 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $44,000 | 10 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Richard Parker 27 Reservoir St, Cambridge, MA 02138 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 963-7811 |
| What to submit | Brief description of program, amount, and copy of exemption letter. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $13,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Helsinki Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire Democracy Fund | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Rise Collaborative | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Toxics Action Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Worker Power Institute | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Project Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Sabeel North America | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Clemente Course in the Humanities Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Richard Parker
- Robin Wright
- Liz Savage
- Michael Ansara
Questions people ask
Does Sunflower Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sunflower Foundation give?
$44,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sunflower Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Richard Parker (President), Robin Wright (Exec Director), Liz Savage (Director) and Michael Ansara (Director).