The Sunny Day Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sunny Day Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Walla Walla, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $186,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$186,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $170,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $158,500 | 24 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 32 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $186,000 | 31 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Sunny Day Charitable Foundation PO Box 2483, Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (509) 520-3684, sunnydaycjd@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Requests should include the organization's IRS determination letter confirming their non-profit status along with their most recent 990 tax document. Requests should be specific about what the funds will be used for if they are a recipient. For larger gifts, follow up accounting records may be requested to confirm restricted funds are being used properly. |
| Deadlines | For current year consideration, grant requests should be received by october 31st. |
| Restrictions | This foundation will operate much like a community foundation with the majority of distributions made to local 501(c)3 organizations. Fields of interest include early childhood education, special programs to enhance education for K-12, scholarships for higher learning. The foundation will also focus on prevention of abuse/cruelty to women, children, and/or animals. Further consideration also given to organizations that serve the disabled, and/or those in need of medical care/treatments. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Sunny Day Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 31 | $186,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Action Council Bmac | Backpack bridge, financial foundations, and early learning coalition programs. | $15,000 |
| Blue Mountain Humane Society | $10,000 for subsidized spay/neuter, $2,500 for free community microchip day, and $2,500 for vaccinations and care of pets from low income households. | $15,000 |
| Walla Walla Public Schools Foundation | Support for bringing pacific science center to pioneer and garrison for two day program. | $15,000 |
| Hope Street | Direct cost of equipping recovery residence, program materials, staffing costs, and drug testing. | $10,000 |
| Providence Foundation | Support of free mammogram program, jan erickson life saver fund. | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Blue Mountains | Support adopt-a-student education program, dolly pardon's imaginary library program or tabitha's closet program. | $10,000 |
| Walla Walla Public Library BMCF | Capital campaign assistance to refurbish walla walla library. | $10,000 |
| Skyline Adventures - Bluewood Program | 110 - 5th grade students, 4 day ski scholarships in dayton, prescott, m-f, waitsburg & starbuck. | $9,000 |
| YMCA | Ymca youth and government program - transportation and scholarships. | $8,500 |
| The Health Center | To support food, hygiene, and clothes pantry at local schools. | $7,500 |
| YWCA | To paint the 13 dormitory rooms at the YWCA main shelter. | $7,000 |
| Blue Mountain Therapeutic Riding - BMTR | Support addition of therapeutic riding instructor. | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Picture Lab | Creativity curated art program in walla walla school district. | $5,000 |
| Chaplaincy Health Care | Cork's place grief counseling | $5,000 |
| Club-Plus Delta | Boys and girls club summer recreation programs. | $5,000 |
| Fort Walla Walla Museum | Free school museum tour program for local schools. | $5,000 |
| Lillie Rice Center | Support for providing employment opportunities to walla walla residents with disabilities. | $5,000 |
| Walla Walla Hospice | Support of medical supplies and grief counseling. | $5,000 |
| Walla Walla Valley Disability Network | To support weekly social and recreation opportunities through walla walla valley disability network. | $5,000 |
| Tri-State Steelheaders | Fund new classroom setups (aquarium etc.) for two new schools. | $3,500 |
| Big Blue Boosters of Walla Walla | Support student athletes in walla walla school district. | $3,000 |
| Blue Mtn Land Trust | Afterschool and summer outdoor programs for students. | $2,500 |
| Friends of Walla Walla | Youth mentorship programs. | $2,500 |
| Gesa Powerhouse Theatre | Youth arts education and outreach programs. | $2,500 |
| Little Theater | $2,500 for children's theatre programs and workshops at local elementary programs. | $2,500 |
| Project Timothy | Emergency support programs in dayton, wa. | $2,500 |
| St Frances Cabrini Charitable Services | Supplies and food for food pantry. | $2,500 |
| Walla Walla Senior Center | Adult day care program in walla walla. | $2,500 |
| Walla Walla United Soccer Club | To support premier youth soccer league. | $2,500 |
| Walla Walla Valley Bands | Support coummunity music activities. | $1,500 |
| Walla Walla Choral Society | Support of spring concert at cordiner hall with 180 local performers. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Dayton-Votendahl
- John Brashear
- Douglas W Nelson
Questions people ask
Does The Sunny Day Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: For current year consideration, grant requests should be received by october 31st..
How much does The Sunny Day Charitable Foundation give?
$186,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Sunny Day Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Dayton-Votendahl (Trustee), John Brashear (Trustee) and Douglas W Nelson (Executive Director).
What does The Sunny Day Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.