FNK Sunset Foundation
FNK Sunset Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $331K. Net investment income was $82K.
FNK Sunset Foundation at a glance
In short: FNK Sunset Foundation gave $331K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $110K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $331,000
- +32.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $110,333
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $1,528,338
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who FNK Sunset Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Building 21 ($125K). Together the top 3 received $331K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How FNK Sunset Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 406% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2024) to $331K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $331K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Building 21 Plymouth MTNG, PA | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Kura Labs Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Rosa Vera Fund Inc Douglas, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $81,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,528,338 | $90,009 | $352,537 | $331,000 | 3 | $344,063 | $82,262 | $84,790 |
| 2024 | $1,790,866 | $2,059,748 | $268,882 | $250,000 | 2 | $265,215 | $45,081 | $64,521 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, FNK Sunset Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
FNK Sunset Foundation is led by Kathryn E Lane, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathryn E Lane
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Flint A Lane
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 FNK Sunset Foundation
How much does FNK Sunset Foundation give each year?
FNK Sunset Foundation gave $331K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $250K across 2 grants.
What is FNK Sunset Foundation's typical grant size?
FNK Sunset Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $125,000, and its average grant was $110,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does FNK Sunset Foundation give grants?
FNK Sunset Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (38%) and Arizona (24%).
Does FNK Sunset Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of FNK Sunset Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is FNK Sunset Foundation?
FNK Sunset Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $344K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is FNK Sunset Foundation's EIN?
FNK Sunset Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0484164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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