Sunshine Foundation
Invitation OnlyWoodbury, New York · EIN 56-6615926 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.2M
Organizations funded98
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$55.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Harvest | Melville, NY | Food and feeding programs | $489,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | New York, NY | Food and feeding programs | $237,500 |
| City Harvest | Brooklyn, NY | Food and feeding programs | $142,500 |
| Dorot | New York, NY | Food and feeding programs | $80,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | Elmsford, NY | Food and feeding programs | $75,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver | New York, NY | Food and feeding programs | $70,000 |
| Metropolitan Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty | New York, NY | Food and feeding programs | $58,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | New York, NY | Food and feeding programs | $57,500 |
| Mid-Island Y JCC | Plainview, NY | Mental health programs and services | $52,000 |
| Campaign Against Hunger | Brooklyn, NY | Food and feeding programs | $50,000 |
| General Needs Ltd | East Nortport, NY | Essential needs | $50,000 |
| Urban Pathways | New York, NY | Essential needs | $50,000 |
| Global Empowerment Mission | Doral, FL | Emergency response/ disaster relief | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Foundation for Children | Bayside, NY | Medical equipment | $50,000 |
| The Als Association Greater New York Chapter | New York, NY | Financial assistance | $50,000 |
| Family Service League | Huntington, NY | Camp | $45,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Emergency response/ disaster relief | $45,000 |
| New York Cares | New York, NY | Essential needs | $42,500 |
| Hope Loves Company Inc | Pennington, NJ | Mental health programs and services | $40,000 |
| The Inn | Hempstead, NY | Food and feeding programs | $40,000 |
| Grand Street Settlement Inc | New York, NY | Food and feeding programs | $35,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | New York, NY | Medical research | $35,000 |
| The New York Common Pantry Inc | New York, NY | Food and feeding programs | $35,000 |
| The Safe Center | Bethpage, NY | Abuse prevention and treatment | $35,000 |
| Uja Federation of New York | New York, NY | Other community development programs | $35,000 |
| West Side Campaign for Hunger | New York, NY | Food and feeding programs | $30,000 |
| Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center Inc | Greenvale, NY | Wellness programs | $30,000 |
| Fiver Childrens Foundation | New York, NY | Camp | $27,500 |
| Chai Lifeline | New York, NY | Camp | $25,000 |
| Girls Inc | New York, NY | Youth development programs other than mentorship programs | $25,000 |
| Grand Street Settlement Inc | New York, NY | Mental health programs and services | $25,000 |
| Holy Apostle Soup Kitchen | New York, NY | Food and feeding programs | $25,000 |
| Jasa | New York, NY | Food and feeding programs | $25,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | Woodbury, NY | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Nazareth Housing Inc | New York, NY | Food and feeding programs | $25,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Mattapoisett, MA | Emergency response / disaster relief | $25,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Medical research | $25,000 |
| New Alternatives for Children Inc | New York, NY | Wellness programs | $25,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater New York | New York, NY | Wellness programs | $25,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Animal abuse prevention | $20,000 |
| Blue Card | New York, NY | Essential needs | $20,000 |
| Children's Aid | New York, NY | Food & feeding programs | $20,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | New York, NY | Essential needs | $20,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | Educational scholarships | $20,000 |
| Good Shephard Services | Bnew York, NY | Job training | $20,000 |
| Hatzilu Rescue Organization | Plainview, NY | Food and feeding programs | $20,000 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation | Northfield, IL | Medical research | $20,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Medical care | $20,000 |
| National Center for Missing and Exploited Children | Alexandria, VA | Abuse prevention and treatment | $20,000 |
| Next for Autism | New York, NY | Educational scholarships | $20,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Long Island Inc | Farmingdale, NY | Essential needs | $20,000 |
| Sunrise Association | Oceanside, NY | Camp | $20,000 |
| The Viscardi Center | Albertson, NY | Medical equipment | $20,000 |
| Xavier Mission | New York, NY | Food and feeding programs | $20,000 |
| Freinds of United Hatzalah Inc | New York, NY | Emergency response/ disaster relief | $20,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | New York, NY | Emergency response/ disaster relief | $18,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC | New York, NY | Mentor programs | $17,500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | Medical research | $17,500 |
| Association to Benefit Children | New York, NY | Mental health programs and services | $17,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 98 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,186,120 | 98 |
| 2023 | $2,800,250 | 94 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349105421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6615926
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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