The Sunshine Lady Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLebanon, Tennessee · EIN 56-1977987 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $41,000 and $107,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE SUNSHINE LADY FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1055 GREENWOOD RD, LEBANON TN 37090 |
| Phone | 6154193677 |
| INFO@SUNSHINELADYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | COMPLETE ONLINE INQUIRY FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | POSTSECONDARY IN-PRISON EDUCATION, COMMUNITY BASED REENTRY PROGRAMS. |
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
100% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University of Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | Site visit honorarium | $455,000 |
| Southeast Communit College | Lincoln, NE | Higher education | $182,460 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Prison education | $154,394 |
| Reentry Sisters | Portland, ME | Higher education for women | $150,000 |
| Freedom Education Project Puget Sound | Seattle, WA | Higher education in prison | $137,800 |
| Pennsylvania State Education Progra | Harrisburg, PA | Higher education | $135,000 |
| University of West Georgia | Carrollton, GA | Prison education | $107,000 |
| St Louis University | St Louis, MO | Prison education | $100,000 |
| Portland State Prison Education Program | Portland, OR | Prison education | $80,000 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Prison education | $80,000 |
| Alliance for Higher Education | Denver, CO | Prison education | $75,575 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | Higher education | $52,400 |
| University of Scranton | Scranton, PA | Prison education | $50,000 |
| University of Baltimore Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Prison education | $49,100 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | Higher education | $48,102 |
| Metropolitan State University | Denver, CO | Higher education | $48,000 |
| Emerson College | Boston, MA | Education | $47,000 |
| Thurman Perry Foundation | Mandeville, LA | Higher education in prison | $45,000 |
| Offender Alumni Association | Birmingham, AL | Prison education | $41,000 |
| Piedmont Virginia Commnity College | Charlottesville, VA | Higher education | $37,529 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | Prison education | $35,240 |
| Life University | Marietta, GA | Higher education in prison | $5,000 |
| Prison Neighborhood Artseducation | Evanston, IL | Higher education in prison | $4,000 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation | Miami, FL | Higher education in prison | $2,500 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Higher education | $2,405 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,124,505 | 25 |
| 2024 | $1,168,310 | 21 |
| 2023 | $770,252 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612049349100801
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1977987
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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