Sunshine Now Foundation
EIN 854333454Total Given 2021–2024
$2.7M
28 grants · $679K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$90K
typical mid grants · $51K–$100K
grant size
44%
supporter · 8/18 multi-year
repeat
$21.4M
Assets (2024)
18
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
TERRY VAN DYKE
Phone
(828) 337-8520
Deadlines
REQUIRED SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE NOT CURRENTLY HELD.
How to Apply
AT A MINIMUM, THE BOARD WILL HOLD A MEETING TO DETERMINE CONTRIBUTION, GRANT, GIFT, ETC. PROGRAM FUNDING TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Restrictions
AWARD RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ARE NOT CURRENTLY HELD EXCEPT THAT AWARDS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $20K | $21.4M | $145K | 1 |
| 2022 | $1.0M | $19.7M | $292K | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.1M | $19.3M | $643K | 14 |
| 2024 | $607K | $21.4M | $1.2M | 9 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 28 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$51K
Median
$90K
Average
$97K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$250K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (28 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Orlando, FL | $250,000 | TAX-EXEMPT PUBLIC CHARITY | 2022 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Orlando, FL | $250,000 | TAX-EXEMPT PUBLIC CHARITY | 2022 |
| Fran & Doug Tieman Center for Resea | Wernersville, PA | $250,000 | MEDICAL RESEARCH | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | $250,000 | HUMAN RIGHTS | 2022 |
| Asap-Growing Minds | Asheville, NC | $120,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Bounty & Soul | Black Mountain, NC | $120,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Penland School of Craft | Bakersville, NC | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | Asheville, NC | $100,000 | MAUI RELIEF PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Livability Initiative | Richmond, VA | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Soar Inc | Asheville, NC | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Habitat for Humanity Asheville | Asheville, NC | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Beloved Asheville | Asheville, NC | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | Asheville, NC | $100,000 | MAUI RELIEF PROGRAM | 2024 |
| Old Fort Strong | Old Fort, NC | $100,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2024 |
| Industrial Commons | Morganton, NC | $80,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Asap-Growing Minds | Asheville, NC | $80,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2024 |
| Bounty & Soul | Black Mountain, NC | $80,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2024 |
| Manna Food Bank | Asheville, NC | $80,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2024 |
| Junior Appalachian Musicians | Independence, VA | $60,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Arts for Life | Asheville, NC | $60,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2024 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Orlando, FL | $50,775 | CHARITY | 2024 |
| Manna Food Bank | Asheville, NC | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Arts for Life | Asheville, NC | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Industrial Commons | Morganton, NC | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES | 2024 |
| Manna Food Bank | Asheville, NC | $20,000 | HUNGER-RELIEF ORGANIZATION | 2021 |