Big Sun Foundation Inc
Big Sun Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in West Hollywood, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12K.
Big Sun Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Big Sun Foundation Inc gave $12K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,000
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $8,516
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Big Sun Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Avalon Village Inc ($7K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Big Sun Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $30K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Avalon Village Inc Highland Park, MI | Donation | $7,000 |
| Feed Our Streets Inc Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,516 | $15,583 | $14,845 | $12,000 | 2 | $14,845 | $520 |
| 2023 | $7,778 | $3,066 | $34,115 | $30,000 | 1 | $34,115 | $1,205 |
| 2022 | $38,827 | $40,277 | $3,275 | — | — | $3,275 | $1,333 |
| 2021 | $2,825 | — | $2,737 | — | — | $1,257 | $135 |
| 2020 | $4,562 | $15,652 | $4,695 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Big Sun Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $520 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Big Sun Foundation Inc is led by Alexander Ebert, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander Ebert
CEO
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Ling
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Orpheo McCord
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stewart Cole
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Collazo
CFO
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nora Kirkpatrick
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alex Ebert (2020) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Big Sun Foundation Inc
How much does Big Sun Foundation Inc give each year?
Big Sun Foundation Inc gave $12K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is Big Sun Foundation Inc?
Big Sun Foundation Inc reported $9K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $520 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Big Sun Foundation Inc operate?
Big Sun Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Michigan.
What is Big Sun Foundation Inc's EIN?
Big Sun Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1604260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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