Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation
Luci and Stan Sunshine Family is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Georgia, and states that the foundation contributes only to preselected organizations.
Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation gave $397K across 69 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Georgia. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $397,481
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 69
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,761
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $568
- Total assets
- $4,310,991
- +20.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (19 of 69, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Luci and Stan Sunshine Family 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: 590 River Valley Rd, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: (404) 847-9248
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Giving Kitchen ($80K). Together the top 10 received $287K.
Grant Size Distribution
370 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 364 grants of 370 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Georgia recipients received 83% of grant dollars and Ohio recipients received 13%. Texas, Florida, and New York each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 69 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $103 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $216K (2019) to $397K (2024). In 2024 it made 69 grants totaling $397K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Giving Kitchen Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $80,181 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Congregation ETZ Chaim Marietta, GA | Unrestricted | $28,311 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $26,154 |
| Creating Connected Communities Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $23,600 |
| Gcapp Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $20,300 |
| Jewish Homelife Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $20,250 |
| Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| NCJW Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| American Jewish Committee Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $12,300 |
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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 | $4,310,991 | $1,165,024 | $441,469 | $397,481 | 69 | $397,481 | $631,290 | $268,409 |
| 2023 | $3,586,075 | $333,459 | $396,018 | $358,255 | 76 | $358,255 | $93,590 | $242,439 |
| 2022 | $4,218,667 | $565,181 | $363,283 | $325,870 | 58 | $325,870 | $259,680 | $256,004 |
| 2021 | $4,016,769 | $758,724 | $323,199 | $285,309 | 88 | $285,309 | $414,902 | $258,887 |
| 2020 | $3,581,244 | $566,165 | $321,267 | $277,855 | 79 | — | $248,593 | $224,508 |
| 2019 | $3,336,346 | $535,849 | $245,574 | $215,628 | 56 | — | $306,394 | $184,473 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $268K 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 grantees include organizations serving children and families, students, and people with disabilities. For example, Creating Connected Communities says it partners with social-service agencies and nonprofits to provide care essentials and meals, support literacy and learning, and offer children community experiences. Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta says it provides weekend meals to food-insecure children in metro Atlanta.
Other grantees describe their work as supporting Jewish students and communities (Hillels of Georgia), providing individualized education for adolescents with learning disabilities (The Cottage School), and offering last-dollar, interest-free higher-education loans to Jewish students in need (Jewish Educational Loan Fund). Embracing Our Differences says it uses arts and education to inspire kindness and respect.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 69 grants totaling $397,481. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $80,181, with a median of $568. Its largest grants included $80,181 to Giving Kitchen, $50,000 to the University of Cincinnati Foundation, $28,311 to Congregation Etz Chaim, $26,154 to Marcus Jewish Community Center, and $23,600 to Creating Connected Communities. Other grants included $20,300 to GCAPP, $20,250 to Jewish HomeLife, and $13,000 to the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stanley Sunshine and Luci Sunshine as trustees.
Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Luci Sunshine
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stanley Sunshine
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stan Sunshine (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation
How much does Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation give each year?
Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation gave $397K across 69 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $358K across 76 grants.
What is Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $568, and its average grant was $5,761, across 69 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation give grants?
Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (34 grants), Sandy Springs, GA (5 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Sarasota, FL (3 grants).
Does Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (69 of 69) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Giving Kitchen ($80,181), University of Cincinnati Foundation ($50,000) and Congregation ETZ Chaim ($28,311), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation?
Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $397K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $268K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations serving children and families, students, and people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Luci and Stan Sunshine Family 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 Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation's EIN?
Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0186844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Luci and Stan Sunshine Family 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 25, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Luci and Stan Sunshine Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/luci-and-stan-sunshine-family-foundation-morg_a638d34623454517ac99c8f64138c4f5
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