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Sunshine Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BARNWELL, SC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Terry E Richardson Jr. It holds total assets of $13.2M. Annual income is reported at $4M. Total assets have grown from $6.6M in 2011 to $13.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Sunshine Foundation Inc. has made 252 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $780. The foundation has distributed between $437K and $662K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $662K distributed across 86 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $130K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 193 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in South Carolina, North Carolina, New York, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 88 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.
Sunshine Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 252 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, NC, NY.
Sunshine Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.6M across 252 grants. The median grant size is $780, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $130K.
Sunshine Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sunshine Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BARNWELL, SC. While based in SC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Burke Richardson | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gail Ness Richardson | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Terry E Richardson Jr | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David G Bundy | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine J Richardson | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$13.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
252
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$780
Unique Recipients
193
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beemok Family FoundationEDUCATION | Charleston, SC | $23K | 2023 |
| Clemson Best Is StandardECONOMIC | Clemson, SC | $120K | 2023 |
| Center For The ChildECONOMIC | Florence, SC | $50K | 2023 |
| Tri-County Community FoundationECONOMIC | Columbia, SC | $47K | 2023 |
| Usc Mtr ScholarshipEDUCATIONAL | Columbia, SC | $33K | 2023 |
| Ter Endowed Scholarship FundEDUCATIONAL | Columbia, SC | $31K | 2023 |
| Miscellaneous FamiliesECONOMIC | Barnwell, SC | $29K | 2023 |
| Partners In AgricultureECONOMIC | Greenville, SC | $16K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyECONOMIC | Columbia, SC | $15K | 2023 |
| Usc Education FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Columbia, SC | $12K | 2023 |
| Fmu Center For The ChildECONOMIC | Florence, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Blumenthal Center Of Performing ArtsECONOMIC | Charlotte, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| The Learning CollaborativeECONOMIC | Charlotte, NC | $8K | 2023 |
| Presbyterian CollegeEDUCATIONAL | Clinton, SC | $8K | 2023 |
| Barnwell United Methodist ChurchECONOMIC | Barnwell, SC | $6K | 2023 |
| Carolina Honduras Health FoundationHEALTH | Barnwell, SC | $6K | 2023 |
| Oliver Gospel MissionECONOMIC | Columbia, SC | $5K | 2023 |
| Shinning Hope FarmsECONOMIC | Mt Holly, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Sc WrenECONOMIC | Columbia, SC | $5K | 2023 |
| World Affairs Council Of CharlotteECONOMIC | Charlotte, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| We Are Family FoundationECONOMIC | New York City, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Edisto Island Community AssociationECONOMIC | Edisto Island, SC | $3K | 2023 |
| NeverthirstHEALTH | Birmingham, AL | $3K | 2023 |
| Heifer InternationalECONOMIC | Little Rock, AR | $3K | 2023 |
| Sc Environmental Law ProjectECONOMIC | Georgetown, SC | $3K | 2023 |
| Episcopal Church Of EdistoECONOMIC | Edisto Island, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| Mcentire Top 3ECONOMIC | Columbia, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| Charlotte Center For Legal AdvocacyECONOMIC | Charlotte, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Boyz2menECONOMIC | Barnwell, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| Blackville First Baptist ChurchECONOMIC | Blackville, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| Allendale Presbyterian ChurchECONOMIC | Allendale, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| Queen'S UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Charlotte, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Williston Elko High SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Williston, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| Clemson UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Clemson, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| Circle TheatreECONOMIC | Barnwell, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| Tanya A Gee For JusticeEDUCATIONAL | Columbia, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| Carolina ShockersECONOMIC | Barnwell, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| Edisto Open Land TrustECONOMIC | Edisto Island, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterENVIRONMENTAL | Charleston, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| Med West Georgia OpthamologistHEALTH | Columbus, GA | $999 | 2023 |
| Charleston School Of The ArtsEDUCATIONAL | North Charleston, SC | $800 | 2023 |
| Allendale First Baptist ChurchECONOMIC | Allendale, SC | $700 | 2023 |
| Partners For PetsECONOMIC | Troy, IL | $700 | 2023 |
| Barnwell County YmcaECONOMIC | Barnwell, SC | $660 | 2023 |
| Musc FoundationECONOMIC | Columbia, SC | $500 | 2023 |
| Together Women RiseECONOMIC | Greenville, SC | $500 | 2023 |
| Community Of Hope MinistryECONOMIC | Williston, SC | $500 | 2023 |
| Sc Appleseed Legal Justice CenterECONOMIC | Columbia, SC | $500 | 2023 |
| Upstate ForeverENVIRONMENTAL | Greenville, SC | $500 | 2023 |
| Goat Field Training LlcECONOMIC | Lexington, SC | $500 | 2023 |
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