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THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC

THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC

Wilmington, DE, US
501(c)3
EIN
87-2370083
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THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC

Wilmington, DE, US
501(c)3
EIN
87-2370083

Overview

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Est.

2021

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $17.3 million in grants to 91 grantees in the filing year 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SCALE SOCIAL MOVEMENTS TO DRIVE THE TRANSITION FROM FOSSIL FUELS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Total Funding Given

$17.3M

2024
Grantees funded
91
Multi-year grantees
37%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

75

Median 1st year grant
$150K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Sam La Rocca
Board Member
S
Sudha Nandagopal
Board Member
D
Danny Kennedy
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC?
No. THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC give?
THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, and New York. 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 THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $150 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC make each year?
In 2024, THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $17.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include POTENTIAL ENERGY COALITION INC, DEMOCRACY FORWARD FOUNDATION, and WINDWARD FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC?
THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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