AI Summary
The Sunlight Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $413.9K across 24 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
WACO, TX
$626K
31%
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$280K
14%
MEXICAN INDIAN TRAINING CENTER INC
SHREVEPORT, LA
$100K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$8.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SUNLIGHT FOUNDATION?
No. SUNLIGHT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SUNLIGHT FOUNDATION give?
SUNLIGHT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Tennessee, and California. 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 FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SUNLIGHT FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,200. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SUNLIGHT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SUNLIGHT FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $414 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SUNLIGHT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SUNLIGHT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, and MEXICAN INDIAN TRAINING CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SUNLIGHT FOUNDATION?
SUNLIGHT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.