The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lebanon, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $455,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.1 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$455,000
- Assets$18.5 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
40% 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 | $770,252 | 27 | $17.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 21 | $20.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 25 | $18.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc 1055 Greenwood Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 419-3677, info@sunshineladyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Complete online inquiry form |
| Restrictions | Postsecondary in-prison education, community based reentry programs. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $455,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $185,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $182,460 |
| Ohio | 1 | $154,394 |
| Maine | 1 | $150,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $137,800 |
| Colorado | 2 | $123,575 |
| Georgia | 2 | $112,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California State University of Fullerton | Site visit honorarium | $455,000 |
| Southeast Communit College | Higher education | $182,460 |
| Ohio State University | Prison education | $154,394 |
| Reentry Sisters | Higher education for women | $150,000 |
| Freedom Education Project Puget Sound | Higher education in prison | $137,800 |
| Pennsylvania State Education Progra | Higher education | $135,000 |
| University of West Georgia | Prison education | $107,000 |
| St Louis University | Prison education | $100,000 |
| Portland State Prison Education Program | Prison education | $80,000 |
| University of Utah | Prison education | $80,000 |
| Alliance for Higher Education | Prison education | $75,575 |
| Marian University | Higher education | $52,400 |
| University of Scranton | Prison education | $50,000 |
| University of Baltimore Foundation | Prison education | $49,100 |
| Grand Valley State University | Higher education | $48,102 |
| Metropolitan State University | Higher education | $48,000 |
| Emerson College | Education | $47,000 |
| Thurman Perry Foundation | Higher education in prison | $45,000 |
| Offender Alumni Association | Prison education | $41,000 |
| Piedmont Virginia Commnity College | Higher education | $37,529 |
| Wesleyan University | Prison education | $35,240 |
| Life University | Higher education in prison | $5,000 |
| Prison Neighborhood Artseducation | Higher education in prison | $4,000 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation | Higher education in prison | $2,500 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | Higher education | $2,405 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Grimsley
- Anne Ewing
- Judy Wooten
Questions people ask
Does The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane Grimsley (President), Anne Ewing (Treasurer) and Judy Wooten (Secretary).
What does The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.