Crystal Gomes Sunshine Foundation
Accepts applications
Crystal Gomes Sunshine Foundation is a private foundation in Amarillo, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,900 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 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$10,900
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$238,394
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $11,159 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 | $11,900 | 4 | $222,655 |
| 2024 | $11,159 | 5 | $232,175 |
| 2025 | $10,900 | 5 | $238,394 |
How to apply
| Contact | Crystal A Gomes 21573 E Illinois Route 116, Famington, IL 61531 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (309) 338-3376, crystalgomes@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | See website at www.sunshinefoundationforteachers.org |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to recipients located in the top 26 counties of the Texas panhandle or the Illinois counties of fulton, knox, peoria, or tazewell. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Crystal Gomes Sunshine Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $10,900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Central Academic Foundation | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Club unity and positive behavior and intervention grants | $3,000 |
| Eastview Elementary School | Positive behavior and intervention grant | $2,000 |
| Dunlap High School | Life skills popcorn shop grant | $500 |
| Limestone Walters School | All about me grant | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Crystal A Gomes
- J Michael Connor
Questions people ask
Does Crystal Gomes Sunshine Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Crystal Gomes Sunshine Foundation give?
$10,900 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Crystal Gomes Sunshine Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Crystal A Gomes (Co-Trustee) and J Michael Connor (Co-Trustee).
What does Crystal Gomes Sunshine Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.