Sunshine Polka-Dot Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 26-2322579 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$318K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
6% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | Promoting and supporting health issues: human support services | $80,000 |
| Agricultural Institute of Marin | San Rafael, CA | Supporting local farmers and regional food systems | $50,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | Santa Rosa, CA | Promoting and supporting health issues: human support services | $40,000 |
| San Francisco Baykeeper | Oakland, CA | Promoting and supporting conservation issues: protect the environment | $40,000 |
| Marin School of the Arts | Novato, CA | Promoting and supporting art education | $25,000 |
| Drew School | San Francisco, CA | Promoting and supporting education | $25,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | San Rafael, CA | Providing scholarships for students from low-income backgrounds | $10,000 |
| Brandeis Marin | San Rafael, CA | Promoting and supporting education: independent K-8 school | $10,000 |
| Buen Dia Family School | San Francisco, CA | Promoting and supporting education | $10,000 |
| Center for Domestic Peace | San Rafael, CA | Promoting and supporting safety for domestic violence victims | $5,000 |
| International Bird Rescue | Fairfield, CA | Rescuing waterbirds in crisis: animal protection and welfare | $5,000 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | Promoting and supporting conservation issues: animal protection and welfare | $5,000 |
| Womens Daytime Drop-In Center | Berkeley, CA | Promoting and supporting health issues: human support services | $5,000 |
| Marin Community Music School | San Anselmo, CA | Promoting and supporting education | $5,000 |
| Congregation Berith Shalom | Troy, NY | Promoting and supporting community and learning | $2,000 |
| Marin Humane | Novato, CA | Promoting and supporting animal care and humane education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $318,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $353,025 | 13 |
| 2023 | $291,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641689349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2322579
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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