Sunshine Now Foundation
Accepts applications
Sunshine Now Foundation is a private foundation in Asheville, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $606,775 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$606,775
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$21.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
22% 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 | 14 | $19.3 million |
| 2024 | $606,775 | 9 | $21.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Terry van Dyke PO Box 19870, Asheville, NC 28815 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (828) 337-8520, serenity6bedford@gmail.com |
| What to submit | By letter |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) organizations only with a focus on organizations located in western North Carolina |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 8 | $556,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,775 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Maui relief program | $100,000 |
| Old Fort Strong | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Asap-Growing Minds | General purposes | $80,000 |
| Bounty & Soul | General purposes | $80,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | General purposes | $80,000 |
| Arts for Life | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Charity | $50,775 |
| Industrial Commons | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Only Hope WNC | General purposes | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry van Dyke
- Austin Brockenbrough IV
- Merrill Robinson
- Kristin Huffman
Questions people ask
Does Sunshine Now Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sunshine Now Foundation give?
$606,775 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs Sunshine Now Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Terry van Dyke (President), Austin Brockenbrough IV (Treasurer), Merrill Robinson (Secretary) and Kristin Huffman (Executive Director).