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Sunpower Foundation

Preselected recipients only Austin, Texas · EIN 263580015

Sunpower Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2023 it gave $172,215 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $41,250 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

Sunpower 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Sunpower Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$100,000
New York1$41,250
California1$30,965

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Thrive Scholars
Boston, MA
Help high-achieving, low-income underrepresented students get into and graduate from top colleges equipped to achieve their full career potential$100,000
Solar One
New York, NY
Design and deliver innovative education, training, and technical assistance that fosters sustainability and resiliency in diverse urban environments$41,250
Good Sun Solar
Grass Valley, CA
Utilize the second-hand solar market to hasten the transition to a clean power economy and help underserved communities find greater opportunity$30,965

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Sunpower Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Sunpower Foundation give?

$172,215 in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $41,250.

Who runs Sunpower Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Todd Reeves (Ceo), Maribelle Bostic (Director) and Ben Einhouse (Secretary).

What does Sunpower Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and environment and conservation.

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