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Sunshine Polka-Dot Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Barbara Iungano. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $335K. Total assets have grown from $971K in 2011 to $2.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of environment. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Sunshine Polka-Dot Foundation has made 47 grants totaling $702K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $189K in 2020 to $291K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $90K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$70K
Based on 15 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 Polka-Dot Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of environment. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 47 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY.
Sunshine Polka-Dot Foundation has distributed a total of $702K across 47 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $90K.
Sunshine Polka-Dot Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sunshine Polka-Dot Foundation is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie J Andelin | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Iungano | CFO/TREAS. AND SECR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$318K
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
$3.8M
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
$291K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$61K
Distribution Amount
$159K
Total: $1M
Total Grants
47
Total Giving
$702K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis MarinPromoting and supporting education: Independent K-8 School | San Rafael, CA | $90K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Marin Food BankPromoting and supporting health issues: Human support services | San Francisco, CA | $70K | 2023 |
| San Francisco BaykeeperPromoting and supporting conservation issues: Protect the environment | Oakland, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Redwood Empire Food BankPromoting and supporting health issues: Human support services | Santa Rosa, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Marin School Of The ArtsPromoting and supporting education in the School of Arts | Novato, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Center For Domestic PeacePromoting and supporting safety for domestic violence victims | San Rafael, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Marine Mammal CenterPromoting and supporting conservation issues: Animal protection and welfare | Sausalito, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Women'S Daytime Drop-In CenterPromoting and supporting health issues: Human support services | Berkeley, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Buen Dia Family SchoolCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Herd & FlockANIMAL SANCTUARY | Vacaville, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| KqedCharitable | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| 10000 DegreesEDUCATION | San Rafael, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| International Bird RescueRescuing waterbirds in crisis: Animal protection and welfare | Fairfield, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| DrawbridgeFREE ART PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AT HOMELESS SHELTERS | San Rafael, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Marin HumanePromoting and supporting animal care and humane education | Novato, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Bay Area Cancer ConnectionsEMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO MAKE DIFFICULT MEDICAL DECISIONS | San Mateo, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| CriCHALLENGING THE DEATH PENALTY, STRENGTHENING IMPACTED COMMUNITIES, AND ADVOCATING TOWARD ABOLITION | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Afya FoundationSTRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS. MEDICAL AND HUMANITARIAN SUPPLIES | Yonkers, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Congregation Berith ShalomCHARTIABLE | Troy, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Bay Area Wilderness TrainingWILDERNESS TRAINING | Oakland, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Artworks DowntownPUBLIC ART PROGRAMS | San Rafael, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Brandeis MainPromoting and supporting education: Independent K-8 School | San Rafael, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Sandra J Wing Healing Therapies FoundationPromoting and supporting health issues: Human support services | Pleasanton, CA | $8K | 2020 |
| Bay Area Wilderness Training (Bawt)Promoting and supporting the creation of equitable access to outdoor experience for youth of color and low income youth | Oakland, CA | $8K | 2020 |
| WeplayersPromoting and supporting arts education: Site-integrated theatre education | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| CommonwealProviding health and healing, education and arts, environment and justice: Human support services | Bolinas, CA | $3K | 2020 |