Shugar Magic Foundation
Shugar Magic Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pacifica, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $305K. Net investment income was $119K.
Shugar Magic Foundation at a glance
In short: Shugar Magic Foundation gave $305K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $305,000
- +522.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,125
- +289.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $1,071,212
- -16.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shugar Magic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Voter Participation Center ($200K). Together the top 8 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 53 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Shugar Magic Foundation gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 441% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2023) to $605K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | General Operating Expenses | $200,000 |
| American Solar Energy Society Boulder, CO | General Operating Expenses | $50,000 |
| National Caucus of Environmental Legislators Washington, DC | General Operating Expenses | $12,500 |
| Vote Solar Oakland, CA | General Operating Expenses | $12,500 |
| Earth Justice San Francisco, CA | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Environmental Law Policy Center Chicago, IL | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Bend the Arc New York, NY | General Operating Expenses | $7,500 |
| Unite to Light Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,071,212 | $133,236 | $346,791 | $305,000 | 8 | $333,103 | $119,466 | $75,492 |
| 2023 | $1,289,805 | $44,354 | $92,842 | $49,000 | 5 | $77,969 | $29,373 | $76,834 |
| 2022 | $1,342,776 | $45,779 | $162,616 | $111,000 | 8 | $142,027 | $28,090 | $83,335 |
| 2021 | $1,464,591 | $233,893 | $264,093 | $212,000 | 12 | $240,496 | $212,859 | $102,282 |
| 2020 | $1,496,421 | $269,880 | $655,023 | $605,002 | 20 | — | $250,269 | $99,960 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shugar Magic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shugar Magic Foundation is led by Kathleen Shugar, CEO & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen Shugar
CEO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Shugar
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
7.5 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Daniel Shugar
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hochschild
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Knight
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Howard Wenger (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $21K, to David Shugar (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Shugar Magic Foundation
How much does Shugar Magic Foundation give each year?
Shugar Magic Foundation gave $305K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 5 grants.
What is Shugar Magic Foundation's typical grant size?
Shugar Magic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,250, and its average grant was $38,125, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shugar Magic Foundation give grants?
Shugar Magic Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (16%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Shugar Magic Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shugar Magic Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shugar Magic Foundation's largest grantees?
Shugar Magic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Voter Participation Center ($200,000), American Solar Energy Society ($50,000) and National Caucus of Environmental Legislators ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shugar Magic Foundation?
Shugar Magic Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $333K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Shugar Magic Foundation's EIN?
Shugar Magic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0477432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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