Sunshine Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sunshine Foundation is a private foundation in Woodbury, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 98 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $489,000. 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants98
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$489,000
- Assets$55.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 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 | $2.8 million | 93 | $49.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 98 | $55.5 million |
How to apply
Sunshine 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 86 | $2.9 million |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $40,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Island Harvest | Food and feeding programs | $489,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | Food and feeding programs | $237,500 |
| City Harvest | Food and feeding programs | $142,500 |
| Dorot | Food and feeding programs | $80,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | Food and feeding programs | $75,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver | Food and feeding programs | $70,000 |
| Metropolitan Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty | Food and feeding programs | $58,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Food and feeding programs | $57,500 |
| Mid-Island Y JCC | Mental health programs and services | $52,000 |
| Campaign Against Hunger | Food and feeding programs | $50,000 |
| General Needs LTD | Essential needs | $50,000 |
| Urban Pathways | Essential needs | $50,000 |
| Global Empowerment Mission | Emergency response/ disaster relief | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Foundation for Children | Medical equipment | $50,000 |
| The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter | Financial assistance | $50,000 |
| Family Service League | Camp | $45,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Emergency response/ disaster relief | $45,000 |
| New York Cares | Essential needs | $42,500 |
| Hope Loves Company Inc | Mental health programs and services | $40,000 |
| The Inn | Food and feeding programs | $40,000 |
| Grand Street Settlement Inc | Food and feeding programs | $35,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Medical research | $35,000 |
| The New York Common Pantry Inc | Food and feeding programs | $35,000 |
| The Safe Center | Abuse prevention and treatment | $35,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | Other community development programs | $35,000 |
| West Side Campaign for Hunger | Food and feeding programs | $30,000 |
| Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center Inc | Wellness programs | $30,000 |
| Fiver Childrens Foundation | Camp | $27,500 |
| Chai Lifeline | Camp | $25,000 |
| Girls Inc | Youth development programs other than mentorship programs | $25,000 |
| Grand Street Settlement Inc | Mental health programs and services | $25,000 |
| Holy Apostle Soup Kitchen | Food and feeding programs | $25,000 |
| Jasa | Food and feeding programs | $25,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Nazareth Housing Inc | Food and feeding programs | $25,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Emergency response / disaster relief | $25,000 |
| Columbia University | Medical research | $25,000 |
| New Alternatives for Children Inc | Wellness programs | $25,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater New York | Wellness programs | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene Shalik
- Stacy Parsell
Questions people ask
Does Sunshine Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sunshine Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 98 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Sunshine Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eugene Shalik (Trustee) and Stacy Parsell (Executive Director, Philanthropy).
What does Sunshine Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and youth programs.