The Sunny Day Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderWalla Walla, Washington · EIN 83-6528314 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$186K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $9,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE SUNNY DAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2483, WALLA WALLA WA 99362 |
| Phone | 5095203684 |
| SUNNYDAYCJD@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS SHOULD INCLUDE THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS DETERMINATION LETTER CONFIRMING THEIR NON-PROFIT STATUS ALONG WITH THEIR MOST RECENT 990 TAX DOCUMENT. REQUESTS SHOULD BE SPECIFIC ABOUT WHAT THE FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR IF THEY ARE A RECIPIENT. FOR LARGER GIFTS, FOLLOW UP ACCOUNTING RECORDS MAY BE REQUESTED TO CONFIRM RESTRICTED FUNDS ARE BEING USED PROPERLY. |
| Deadlines | FOR CURRENT YEAR CONSIDERATION, GRANT REQUESTS SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 31ST. |
| Restrictions | THIS FOUNDATION WILL OPERATE MUCH LIKE A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WITH THE MAJORITY OF DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO LOCAL 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS. FIELDS OF INTEREST INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, SPECIAL PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE EDUCATION FOR K-12, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER LEARNING. THE FOUNDATION WILL ALSO FOCUS ON PREVENTION OF ABUSE/CRUELTY TO WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND/OR ANIMALS. FURTHER CONSIDERATION ALSO GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THE DISABLED, AND/OR THOSE IN NEED OF MEDICAL CARE/TREATMENTS. |
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
0% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Action Council Bmac | Walla Walla, WA | Backpack bridge, financial foundations, and early learning coalition programs. | $15,000 |
| Blue Mountain Humane Society | Walla Walla, WA | $10,000 for subsidized spay/neuter, $2,500 for free community microchip day, and $2,500 for vaccinations and care of pets from low income… | $15,000 |
| Walla Walla Public Schools Foundation | Walla Walla, WA | Support for bringing pacific science center to pioneer and garrison for two day program. | $15,000 |
| Hope Street | Walla Walla, WA | Direct cost of equipping recovery residence, program materials, staffing costs, and drug testing. | $10,000 |
| Providence Foundation | Walla Walla, WA | Support of free mammogram program, jan erickson life saver fund. | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Blue Mountains | Walla Walla, WA | Support adopt-a-student education program, dolly pardon's imaginary library program or tabitha's closet program. | $10,000 |
| Walla Walla Public Library Bmcf | Walla Walla, WA | Capital campaign assistance to refurbish walla walla library. | $10,000 |
| Skyline Adventures - Bluewood Program | Dayton, WA | 110 - 5th grade students, 4 day ski scholarships in dayton, prescott, M-F, waitsburg & starbuck. | $9,000 |
| YMCA | Walla Walla, WA | YMCA youth and government program - transportation and scholarships. | $8,500 |
| The Health Center | Walla Walla, WA | To support food, hygiene, and clothes pantry at local schools. | $7,500 |
| YWCA | Walla Walla, WA | To paint the 13 dormitory rooms at the YWCA main shelter. | $7,000 |
| Blue Mountain Therapeutic Riding - Bmtr | College Place, WA | Support addition of therapeutic riding instructor. | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Picture Lab | Walla Walla, WA | Creativity curated art program in walla walla school district. | $5,000 |
| Chaplaincy Health Care | Richland, WA | Cork's place grief counseling | $5,000 |
| Club-Plus Delta | Dayton, WA | Boys and girls club summer recreation programs. | $5,000 |
| Fort Walla Walla Museum | Walla Walla, WA | Free school museum tour program for local schools. | $5,000 |
| Lillie Rice Center | Walla Walla, WA | Support for providing employment opportunities to walla walla residents with disabilities. | $5,000 |
| Walla Walla Hospice | Walla Walla, WA | Support of medical supplies and grief counseling. | $5,000 |
| Walla Walla Valley Disability Network | Walla Walla, WA | To support weekly social and recreation opportunities through walla walla valley disability network. | $5,000 |
| Tri-State Steelheaders | Walla Walla, WA | Fund new classroom setups (aquarium etc.) for two new schools. | $3,500 |
| Big Blue Boosters of Walla Walla | Walla Walla, WA | Support student athletes in walla walla school district. | $3,000 |
| Blue Mtn Land Trust | Walla Walla, WA | Afterschool and summer outdoor programs for students. | $2,500 |
| Friends of Walla Walla | Walla Walla, WA | Youth mentorship programs. | $2,500 |
| Gesa Powerhouse Theatre | Walla Walla, WA | Youth arts education and outreach programs. | $2,500 |
| Little Theater | Walla Walla, WA | $2,500 for children's theatre programs and workshops at local elementary programs. | $2,500 |
| Project Timothy | Dayton, WA | Emergency support programs in dayton, wa. | $2,500 |
| St Frances Cabrini Charitable Services | Walla Walla, WA | Supplies and food for food pantry. | $2,500 |
| Walla Walla Senior Center | Walla Walla, WA | Adult day care program in walla walla. | $2,500 |
| Walla Walla United Soccer Club | Walla Walla, WA | To support premier youth soccer league. | $2,500 |
| Walla Walla Valley Bands | Walla Walla, WA | Support coummunity music activities. | $1,500 |
| Walla Walla Choral Society | Walla Walla, WA | Support of spring concert at cordiner hall with 180 local performers. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $158,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349102699
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-6528314
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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