Sunshine Comes First LTD
Preselected recipients only
Sunshine Comes First LTD is a private foundation in Rhinebeck, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$85,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$453,573
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $105,622 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $127,150 | 10 | $363,710 |
| 2024 | $105,622 | 7 | $517,724 |
| 2025 | $85,500 | 5 | $453,573 |
How to apply
Sunshine Comes First LTD 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sunshine Comes First LTD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $67,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mama Foundation for the Arts | The donation is in support of MAMA Foundation for the Arts and its mission of providing free afterschool performing arts programming for youth. | $35,000 |
| The Safina Center - Stony Brook Uni | Unrestricted donation in support of organization dedicated to education to promote wildlife and nature conservation. | $24,000 |
| Madagascar Health Environmental Res | Scholarship | $18,000 |
| Hudsonia | Research and education in biodiversity and land-use and development | $5,500 |
| Dutchess Land Conservancy | To preserve the scenic environment | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Cummings-Findel
- Stefan Findel
Questions people ask
Does Sunshine Comes First LTD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sunshine Comes First LTD give?
$85,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Sunshine Comes First LTD?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Cummings-Findel (President) and Stefan Findel (Vice President).
What does Sunshine Comes First LTD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.