The Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation I
Historical FunderIrvine, California · EIN 27-1607730 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$545K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,200 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PATRICE R LEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 2050 MAIN STREET SUITE 300, IRVINE CA 92614 |
| Phone | 7147304435 |
| Form and materials | A COMPLETED APPLICATION AND GRANT REQUEST FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH IRS 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER, W-9 FORM, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TWO YEARS, AND PROJECT PLAN WITH BUDGET. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SOME GRANTS WILL REQUIRE EXECUTION OF A "GRANT AGREEMENT" THAT STIPULATES THE TERMS OF THE GRANT. ALL RECIPIENTS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN SUCH AN AGREEMENT, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY THE IRS. THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS OR INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATES, SCHOLARSHIPS, OR SPONSORSHIP EVENTS. |
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
45% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenging Heights | North Kaneshie, GH | Community services | $100,000 |
| Legado de Esperanza Foundation (Legacy of Hope) | Wilmington, DE | Community services | $86,505 |
| Nuevo Amanecer Juntos (New Dawn Together Assoc) | Huanuco, PE | Community services | $60,757 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Tustin, CA | Community services- employment | $50,000 |
| Thorn | Manhattan Beach, CA | Develop technology to fight child sexual abuse | $50,000 |
| Collette's Children's Home | Huntington Beach, CA | Community services-homeless shelter | $25,000 |
| Escuela de LA Calle | Quetzaltenango, GT | Community services | $25,000 |
| Mary's Path | Santa Ana, CA | Community services | $25,000 |
| Fristers | Irvine, CA | Community services-low income dads and teen parents | $15,000 |
| Homeless Youth Connection | Avondale, AZ | Community services | $15,000 |
| Human Options Inc | Irvine, CA | Community services-shelter support services for family & children | $15,000 |
| Teen Leadership Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Community services-transitional housing | $15,000 |
| Friendly Center Inc | Orange, CA | Community services | $12,000 |
| New Pathways for Youth | Phoenix, AZ | Community services-youth assistance in shelters | $10,000 |
| Reignite Hope | San Perdo, CA | Community services | $10,000 |
| Team Kids Inc | Irvine, CA | Community services | $10,000 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Community services | $5,000 |
| Tsic of Sarasota County Inc | Sarasota, FL | Community services | $3,000 |
| We Care Manatee | Bradenton, FL | Community services | $3,000 |
| Access California Services | Anaheim, CA | Community services | $2,200 |
| Bridge21 Park City LLC | Park City, UT | Community services | $2,200 |
| Beyond Blindness | Santa Ana, CA | Community services | $2,100 |
| Boy Scouts of America Central Fl Council | Apopka, FL | Community services-youth services | $1,350 |
| YMCA of Southwest Florida | Spring Hill, FL | Community services | $1,250 |
| Junior Achievement of Idaho | Boise, ID | Community services-youth services | $500 |
| Families Forward | Irvine, CA | Community services | $250 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosptal | Memphis, TN | Community services- cancer research | $233 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuevo Amanecer Juntos (New Dawn Together Assoc) | Huanuco, | Community services | $129,655 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $545,345 | 28 |
| 2023 | $377,603 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349107399
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1607730
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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