New York Sun Works Inc
To build innovative science labs in urban schools. To accomplish its mission, the organization offers its greenhouse project initiative, which uses hydroponic farming technology to educate students and teachers about the science of sustainability.
New York Sun Works Inc at a glance
In short: New York Sun Works Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,798
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $11,798
- Median grant
- $11,798
- Total assets
- $4,565,255
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who New York Sun Works Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Green Guerillas Inc ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Guerillas Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $11,798 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,565,255 | $5,867,133 | $5,712,305 | $11,798 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $4,596,865 | $6,663,449 | $5,508,550 | — | — | $18 |
| 2023 | $2,911,668 | $5,043,720 | $4,470,494 | — | — | $24 |
| 2022 | $2,193,993 | $3,338,619 | $2,966,689 | — | — | $25 |
| 2020 | $1,656,607 | $1,789,776 | $1,432,633 | — | — | $57 |
About New York Sun Works Inc
Based on IRS filings
New York Sun Works Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New York Sun Works Inc is led by Manuela Zamora, Executive Director on filings since 2020; 3 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Manuela Zamora
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $187K (2025)
Theodore Caplow
Chair
Chair → Founder & Chair, 2024
Founder & Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Nordgren
Director of Development & Gov. Relations
Director of Development & Government Relations → Director of Development & Gov. Relations, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$128K (2024) → $139K (2025)
David Hazan
Director of Program Operations Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$113K (2025)
Sidsel Robards
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Powell
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Finley
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Collins
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Horowitz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Tenner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Uche B. Amaechi
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Cecilia Manuela Zamora (2022–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Joshua Desai (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Sametz (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Marisa Brasor (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Edwardson (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $187K, to Manuela Zamora (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New York Sun Works Inc
How much does New York Sun Works Inc give each year?
New York Sun Works Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is New York Sun Works Inc?
New York Sun Works Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What is New York Sun Works Inc?
New York Sun Works Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in New York, NY. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does New York Sun Works Inc operate?
New York Sun Works Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is New York Sun Works Inc's EIN?
New York Sun Works Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0670312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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