Sunbridge Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sunbridge Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$23.7 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
44% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 17 | $22.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 24 | $23.7 million |
How to apply
Sunbridge 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.
What Sunbridge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $365,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $175,000 |
| New York | 3 | $160,000 |
| California | 2 | $150,000 |
| Washington | 7 | $68,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation International | To support general fund | $250,000 |
| Care African Education | To support general fund | $175,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | To support general fund | $100,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | To support general fund | $100,000 |
| Woods Institute - Stanford | To support general fund | $100,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | To support general fund | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | To support general fund | $50,000 |
| Institute for Prostate Cancer Researchuw Foundation | To support general fund | $50,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst | To support general fund | $50,000 |
| Brown University | To support general fund | $25,000 |
| Charity Water | To support general fund | $20,000 |
| Conservation International | To support general fund | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | To support general fund | $10,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | To support the uncompensated card fund. | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | To support general fund | $10,000 |
| Kukio Hoomana Fund | To support general fund | $5,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | To support general fund | $5,000 |
| Melanoma Research Foundation | To support general fund | $5,000 |
| Seattle Academy | To support general fund | $1,000 |
| The Mountaineers | To support general fund | $1,000 |
| Bcrdgalena | To support general fund | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | To support general fund | $1,000 |
| University Child Development School | To support general fund | $500 |
| Washington Trails Association | To support general fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James E Allchin
- Catherine M Allchin
- Judy Courshon
Questions people ask
Does Sunbridge Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sunbridge Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Sunbridge Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James E Allchin (Trustee), Catherine M Allchin (Trustee) and Judy Courshon (Trustee).
What does Sunbridge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and education.