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Universal Sunlight Foundation is a private trust based in SAN MARINO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Bin Fen Cheng. It holds total assets of $32.4M. Annual income is reported at $21.4M. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2011 to $32.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Universal Sunlight Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $7.9M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $1.4M in 2020 to $2.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.4M distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $2M, with an average award of $202K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Massachusetts and Tennessee. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$95K
Average Grant
$126K
Largest Grant
$550K
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.
Universal Sunlight 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, TN.
Universal Sunlight Foundation has distributed a total of $7.9M across 39 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $202K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $2M.
Universal Sunlight Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (271016751) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Universal Sunlight Foundation is headquartered in SAN MARINO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bin Fen Cheng | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allen Yeh | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$32.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$32.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$7.9M
Average Grant
$202K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Charity FoundationCHARITABLE | San Marino, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $2M | 2023 |
| Chinese Club Of San MarinoCHARITABLE | San Marino, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Namo Amitabha SocietyCHARITABLE | Arcadia, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| International Buddhist Progress SocCHARITABLE | Hacienda Heights, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Isha Foundation IncCHARITABLE | Mcminnville, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| East Valley Huntington HospitalCHARITABLE | Pasadena, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| Miao Fa ZentrumCHARITABLE | Berlin | $90K | 2022 |
| Longchen Nyingtik InstituteCHARITABLE | Menlo Park, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Center For Coastal StudiesCHARITABLE | Provincetown, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| St Jude Childrens Research HospitalCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | N/A | 2022 |
| Dharma Realm Buddhist UniversityCHARITABLE | Ukiah, CA | $245K | 2020 |
| Nctu FoundationCHARITABLE | Cupertino, CA | $102K | 2020 |
| Chinese Fuhui Life Education AssociCHARITABLE | Taipei | $101K | 2020 |
| The Huntington LibraryCHARITABLE | San Marino, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| Shar Gaden MonasteryCHARITABLE | Teginkoppa | $77K | 2020 |
| Polytechnic SchoolCHARITABLE | Pasadena, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| Taipei Fubon Bank Kedp Trust AcCHARITABLE | Taipei | $35K | 2020 |
| The Amitabha Foundation IncCHARITABLE | Aptos, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Taiwan Foundation For Rare DisorderCHARITABLE | Taipei City | $10K | 2020 |
| Buddhist Ortho-Creed AssociationCHARITABLE | Rosemead, CA | $8K | 2020 |
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