Sunshine Now Foundation
Historical FunderAsheville, North Carolina · EIN 85-4333454 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,775 and $80,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TERRY VAN DYKE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 19870, ASHEVILLE NC 28815 |
| Phone | 8283378520 |
| SERENITY6BEDFORD@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | BY LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS ONLY WITH A FOCUS ON ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA |
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
11% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Asheville, NC | Maui relief program | $100,000 |
| Old Fort Strong | Old Fort, NC | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Asap-Growing Minds | Asheville, NC | General purposes | $80,000 |
| Bounty & Soul | Black Mountain, NC | General purposes | $80,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Asheville, NC | General purposes | $80,000 |
| Arts for Life | Asheville, NC | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Orlando, FL | Charity | $50,775 |
| Industrial Commons | Morganton, NC | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Only Hope Wnc | East Flat Rock, NC | General purposes | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $606,775 | 9 |
| 2023 | $1,090,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349105211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4333454
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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