Sunflower Foundation
Historical FunderCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 95-2644098 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DR RICHARD PARKER |
|---|---|
| Address | 27 RESERVOIR ST, CAMBRIDGE MA 02138 |
| Phone | 8059637811 |
| Form and materials | BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM, AMOUNT, AND COPY OF EXEMPTION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
70% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Helsinki Foundation | Bloomington, IN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire Democracy Fund | Portsmouth, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Rise Collaborative | Brunswick, ME | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Toxics Action Center | Boston, MA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Worker Power Institute | Phoenix, AZ | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Project Inc | Lawrence, MA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Sabeel North America | Greenwood Village, CO | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Clemente Course in the Humanities Inc | Wellesley, MA | General operating support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $52,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349101025
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-2644098
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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