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SUNLIGHT GIVING

SUNLIGHT GIVING

PALO ALTO, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-1820379
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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SUNLIGHT GIVING

PALO ALTO, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-1820379
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Sunlight Giving is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, with additional support in Washington D.C. and Illinois. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$23M

2024
Grantees funded
363
Multi-year grantees
86%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

332

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$60K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
B
Brian Acton
Board Member
T
Tegan Acton
Board Member
E
Emma Pompetti
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SUNLIGHT GIVING?
No. SUNLIGHT GIVING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SUNLIGHT GIVING give?
SUNLIGHT GIVING primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SUNLIGHT GIVING’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SUNLIGHT GIVING fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SUNLIGHT GIVING make each year?
In 2024, SUNLIGHT GIVING awarded about 330 grants, totaling nearly $23 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SUNLIGHT GIVING fund recently?
In 2024, SUNLIGHT GIVING awarded grants to about 360 grantees. Recent grantees include SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY, VALLEY HEALTH FOUNDATION (VHF), and PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAR MONTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SUNLIGHT GIVING?
SUNLIGHT GIVING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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