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Sunrise Foundation of America

Preselected recipients only American Fork, Utah · EIN 870638727

Sunrise Foundation of America is a private foundation in American Fork, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $18,460 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $15,800 the year before.

67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$15,8004$507,335
2024$18,4609$513,850

How to apply

Sunrise Foundation of America 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Sunrise Foundation of America funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Utah.

StateGrantsAmount
Utah5$8,960
California1$6,500
Idaho1$2,000
Connecticut1$500
Hawaii1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Rady Childrens Hospital
San Diego, CA
Charitable$6,500
Humanitarian Aid Fund
Salt Lake City, UT
Charitable$5,000
Camp Journey Woods
Post Falls, ID
Charitable$2,000
Church of Jesus Christ
Salt Lake City, UT
Educational$1,960
Neighborhood House
Salt Lake City, UT
Charitable$1,000
Utah Food Bank
West Valley City, UT
Charitable$500
Save the Children
Fairfield, CT
Charitable$500
Kauai Ballet
Kalaheo, HI
Charitable$500
Wrap the World With Quilts
Lehi, UT
Charitable$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Sunrise Foundation of America accept grant applications?

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

How much does Sunrise Foundation of America give?

$18,460 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Sunrise Foundation of America?

Its 2024 filing lists Sharyn Johnson Brown (Trustee) and Rob Haertel (Trustee).

What does Sunrise Foundation of America fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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