Daisys Sunshine Foundation
Daisys Sunshine Foundation is a private foundation based in Henderson, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting children, education, animal welfare, people experiencing homelessness, and other community needs.
Daisys Sunshine Foundation at a glance
In short: Daisys Sunshine Foundation gave $44K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,580
- +58.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,632
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $738,776
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Daisys Sunshine Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1937 Eastwood Dr, Henderson, TX 75652
Phone: (903) 987-2925
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daisys Sunshine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pleasant Hills Children's Home ($14K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Of the foundation’s 2024 grant dollars, 95% went to recipients in Texas, 2% to Florida, and 2% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Daisys Sunshine Foundation gives
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2023) to $44K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hills Children's Home Fairfield, TX | Pleasant Hills Children's Home provides for all areas of a child's developmental needs. In addition to food, clothing, and shelter, PHCH focuses on spiritual nurture, academic preparation, a strong work ethic, and healthy physical growth. | $13,500 |
| Full Armor Christian Academy Henderson, TX | To support the educational mission of Full Armor Academy, a private christian K-12 school. | $8,000 |
| Rusk County Pets Alive Henderson, TX | The mission of Rusk County Pets Alive is to encourage a progressive community that sets the standard for rural areas on no-kill sheltering, educates pet owners on the care of animals, and transports shelter animals to partner rescues nationwide. | $5,380 |
| Hiway 80 Rescue Mission Longview, TX | Hiway 80 Rescue Mission exists to glorify God by providing a safe and supportive environment where hurting and homeless men, women and children can experience life transformation through Christ! | $5,000 |
| Son Shine Lighthouse Ministries Overton, TX | Son Shine Light House Ministries is dedicated to providing assistance and support to women and their children in need by offering a safe and spiritually enriched transitional home, where individuals can find a fresh start through a life-changing personal relationship with Jesus Christ. | $4,000 |
| The Martin House Children's Advocac Longview, TX | The mission of The Martin House Children's Advocacy is to raise awareness and ensure that every child impacted by abuse is heard, protected, and receives vital services for their continued safety and future well-being. | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | To utilize specially trained and certified animals to promote health, hope and healing. | $1,000 |
| OnRamp Inc Richardson, TX | OnRamp works with advocates from local charitable, government, and religious organizations to identify people in need who are already taking significant steps towards self-sufficiency, but who need a vehicle to continue that journey. | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. | $1,000 |
| Community Enrichment Centers Fort Worth, TX | Support the organization's Christ-centered mission of providing vital services to low-income neighbors such as access to nutritous food and affordable housing opportunities, and support for seniors. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $738,776 | $117,788 | $63,315 | $43,580 | 12 | $45,215 | $110,773 | $36,067 |
| 2023 | $682,232 | $727,205 | $42,391 | $27,500 | 8 | $32,303 | $18,537 | $30,828 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daisys Sunshine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included children’s homes and child-advocacy organizations, a private K–12 school, an animal-rescue organization, homeless services, transitional support for women and children, and other charitable organizations.
The grantees describe their own missions in different terms: Hiway 80 Rescue Mission says it provides food, shelter, clothing, and long-term discipleship and recovery programs. Wounded Warrior Project says it focuses on the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Onramp Brazos says it provides reliable transportation to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $43,580. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $13,500, with a median of $1,750.
The largest grants included $13,500 to Pleasant Hills Children's Home, $8,000 to Full Armor Christian Academy, $5,380 to Rusk County Pets Alive, $5,000 to Hiway 80 Rescue Mission, and $4,000 to Son Shine Lighthouse Ministries. Other listed recipients included The Martin House Children's Advocac ($2,500), Wounded Warrior Project ($1,000), OnRamp Inc ($1,000), St Jude Children's Hospital ($1,000), Community Enrichment Centers ($1,000), Calvary Baptist Church ($700), and Rusk County Child Welfare Board ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Denise Faulkner as president, Brad Faulkner as treasurer, Ashton Bruyere as secretary, and Zane Faulkner as director.
Daisys Sunshine Foundation is led by Denise Faulkner, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise Faulkner
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$10K (2023) → $11K (2024)
Zane Faulkner
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashton Bruyere
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Faulkner
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $11K, to Denise Faulkner (President).
Frequently asked questions about Daisys Sunshine Foundation
How much does Daisys Sunshine Foundation give each year?
Daisys Sunshine Foundation gave $44K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 8 grants.
What is Daisys Sunshine Foundation's typical grant size?
Daisys Sunshine Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $3,632, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Daisys Sunshine Foundation give grants?
Daisys Sunshine Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Henderson, TX (4 grants) and Longview, TX (2 grants).
Does Daisys Sunshine Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Daisys Sunshine Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Daisys Sunshine Foundation's largest grantees?
Daisys Sunshine Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pleasant Hills Children's Home ($13,500), Full Armor Christian Academy ($8,000) and Rusk County Pets Alive ($5,380), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daisys Sunshine Foundation?
Daisys Sunshine Foundation reported $739K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daisys Sunshine Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included children’s homes and child-advocacy organizations, a private K–12 school, an animal-rescue organization, homeless services, transitional support for women and children, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daisys Sunshine Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daisys Sunshine Foundation's EIN?
Daisys Sunshine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1286140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Daisys Sunshine Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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