Crystal Gomes Sunshine Foundation for Academic Excellence
Historical FunderAmarillo, Texas · EIN 75-2863570 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CRYSTAL A GOMES |
|---|---|
| Address | 21573 E ILLINOIS ROUTE 116, FAMINGTON IL 61531 |
| Phone | 3093383376 |
| CRYSTALGOMES@YAHOO.COM | |
| Form and materials | SEE WEBSITE AT WWW.SUNSHINEFOUNDATIONFORTEACHERS.ORG |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN THE TOP 26 COUNTIES OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE OR THE ILLINOIS COUNTIES OF FULTON, KNOX, PEORIA, OR TAZEWELL. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Central Academic Foundation | Farmington, IL | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Canton, IL | Club unity and positive behavior and intervention grants | $3,000 |
| Eastview Elementary School | Canton, IL | Positive behavior and intervention grant | $2,000 |
| Dunlap High School | Dunlap, IL | Life skills popcorn shop grant | $500 |
| Limestone Walters School | Peoria, IL | All about me grant | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,900 | 5 |
| 2024 | $11,159 | 5 |
| 2023 | $11,900 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601209349100710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2863570
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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