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Sunpower Foundation is a private corporation based in AUSTIN, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Jim Parker. It holds total assets of $171K. Annual income is reported at $230K. Total assets have grown from $25K in 2008 to $171K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Sunpower Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $12K. Annual giving has grown from $125K in 2020 to $172K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $604K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Massachusetts, Colorado, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$65K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sunpower Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, CO.
Sunpower Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 39 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K.
Sunpower Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sunpower Foundation is headquartered in AUSTIN, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Einhouse | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Todd Reeves | CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Maribelle Bostic | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$172K
Total Assets
$171K
Fair Market Value
$171K
Net Worth
$171K
Grants Paid
$172K
Contributions
$230K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$9K
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrive ScholarsHELP HIGH-ACHIEVING, LOW-INCOME UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS GET INTO AND GRADUATE FROM TOP COLLEGES EQUIPPED TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL CAREER POTENTIAL | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Solar OneDESIGN AND DELIVER INNOVATIVE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THAT FOSTERS SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY IN DIVERSE URBAN ENVIRONMENTS | New York, NY | $41K | 2023 |
| Good Sun SolarUTILIZE THE SECOND-HAND SOLAR MARKET TO HASTEN THE TRANSITION TO A CLEAN POWER ECONOMY AND HELP UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES FIND GREATER OPPORTUNITY | Grass Valley, CA | $31K | 2023 |
| Bright Funds FoundationEMPOWER PEOPLE TO BE MEANINGFUL,EFFECTIVE AND ENGAGED PHILANTROPISTS | San Jose, CA | $85K | 2022 |
| Grid AlternativesSUPPORT LOW INCOME SOLAR ENERGY EFFORTS. | Oakland, CA | $68K | 2022 |
| Solar Energy InternationalPROVIDES INDUSTRY LEADING TECHNICAL TRAINING AND EXPERTISE IN RENEWABLE ENERGY TO EMPOWER PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, AND BUSINESSES WORLDWIDE. | Paonia, CO | $50K | 2022 |
| We Care SolarPROGRAM WORKS ON SAVING LIVES IN CHILDBIRTH BY MAKING SOLAR POWER SIMPLE, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE. | Berkely, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Rising Sun Center For OpportunityBUILGING CAREER PATHWAYS FOR ECONOMIC EQUALITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SPECIALIZING IN PREPARING CHILDREN, WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR IN HIGH ROAD CAREERS IN THE BAY AREA. | Oakland, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| Footprint ProjectTO PROVIDE CLEANER ENERGY FOR COMMUNITIES IN CRISIS. | Eagan, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Brighten HaitiPROGRAM FOCUSES ON BRINING SOLAR ELECTRICITY TO THE VILLAGE OF DURISSY, HAITI TO SUPPORT EDUCATION, PROVIDE JOBS, STIMULATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TO END POVERTY. | Hillsboro, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Alameda County Community Food BankPASSIONATELY PURSUES A HUNGER-FREE COMMUNITY. | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The River FoundationPROTECT AND RESTORE CALIFORNIA RIVERS TO DEVELOPE A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS. | Sacramento, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Intersectional EnvironmentalistTO EMPOWER AND INSTILL JOY IN PEOPLE OF COLOR AND HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED COMMUNITIES BY AMPLIFYING THE INCREDIBLE LEGACIES OF DIVERSE PEOPLE IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL SPACE. | Ventura, CA | $8K | 2021 |
| Rise Against HungerTO END HUNGER IN OUR LIFETIME BY PROVIDING FOOD AND LIFE-SAVING AID TO THE WORLD'S MOST VULNERABLE AND BY CREATING A GLOBAL COMMITMENT TO MOBILIZE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES. | San Antonio Pasig | $5K | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Contra Costa & SolanoDISTRIBUTE FOOD INTO THE COMMUNITY BY OPERATING FREE FOOD PROGRAMS EACH WEEK WITHIN CONTRA COSTA AND SOLANO COUNTIES AND BY PARTNERING WITH 260 LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCIES TO SUPPORT THEIR HUNGER FIGHTING EFFORTS. | Concord, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Central Texas Food Bank IncWORK WITH FOOD DONORS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS AND VOLUNTEERS TO FILL UNMET NEEDS IN CENTRAL TEXAS BY SHARING FREE FOOD AND KNOWLEDGE ON LOW-COST, HEALTHY EATING WITH FAMILIES IN NEED. | Austin, TX | $5K | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon ValleyLEAD THE SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THAT ANYONE WHO NEEDS A HEALTHY MEAL CAN GET ONE. | Watsonville, CA | $5K | 2021 |