Sunlight Giving — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Sunlight Giving is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California with $502.5M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$502.5Mtotal assets

2015IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Sunlight Giving has awarded

40 grantees · $8M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Lifemoves $350K
The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc $350K
Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley $350K
Food Bank For Monterey County $300K
Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County $300K
Food Bank Of Contra Costa And Solano $300K
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Inc $275K
Valley Health Foundation $275K
Abode Services $250K
First 5 Santa Clara County $250K
Golden Valley Health Centers Foundation $225K
Merced County Food Bank $200K
California Association Of Food Banks $200K
California Primary Care Association $200K
Community Food Bank Of San Benito County $200K
First 5 Alameda County $200K
Kidango Inc $200K
Sacred Heart Community Service $200K
Second Harvest Of The Greater Valley $200K
Samaritan House $195K
Children's Hospital & Research Center At Oakland $175K
Catholic Council For The Spanish Speaking Of The Diocese Of Stockton $175K
Homefirst Services Of Santa Clara County $165K
Family Supportive Housing Inc $165K
Faith In The Valley $165K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2019$22.9M
FY2020$33.2M
FY2021$41.5M
FY2022$26.6M
FY2023$23.5M

About Sunlight Giving

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersPalo Alto, California
EIN471820379
IRS ruling2015

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sunlight Giving?

Sunlight Giving is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California with $502.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Sunlight Giving fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Sunlight Giving?

Sunlight Giving's EIN is 471820379. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Sunlight Giving?

Private foundations like Sunlight Giving typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Sunlight Giving. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.