Sonlight Curriculum Foundation
Sonlight Curriculum Foundation is a private foundation based in Littleton, Colorado. Its 2023 grants were identified as scholarships, and its filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Sonlight Curriculum Foundation at a glance
In short: Sonlight Curriculum Foundation gave $81K across 46 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), top state Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $80,500
- -11.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 46
- -4.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,750
- -7.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $296,032
- +22.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Ohio (22% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sonlight Curriculum Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing directs applicants to see attached materials for the application form and other materials and for award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- See attached.
- Deadline
- See attached.
- Contact
Application contact: John Holzmann Co Sonlight Curriculu
Mailing address: 8042 S Grant Way, Littleton, CO 80122
Phone: (303) 730-8193
Email: john@johnholzmann.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sonlight Curriculum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 188 grants of 188 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Ohio (22%), Iowa (9%), Virginia (9%), and California (9%); Nebraska received 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sonlight Curriculum Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−5%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 550% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2023) to $91K (2022). In 2023 it made 46 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 46 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $80,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $296,032 | $142,852 | $84,100 | $80,500 | 46 | $80,500 | $252 | $14,644 |
| 2022 | $241,132 | $94,955 | $94,350 | $90,750 | 48 | $90,750 | — | $12,170 |
| 2021 | $243,478 | $95,422 | $92,822 | $85,000 | 46 | $89,222 | — | $10,358 |
| 2020 | $243,012 | $92,992 | $84,697 | $84,697 | 48 | — | $908 | $9,109 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sonlight Curriculum Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission. The 2023 grant listing shows scholarship awards as a form of support.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $80,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards were three $5,000 scholarships; additional listed scholarship awards were $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists John A. Holzmann as president and Sarita Holzmann as secretary/treasurer.
Sonlight Curriculum Foundation is led by John A. Holzmann, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John A. Holzmann
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarita Holzmann
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Sonlight Curriculum Foundation
How much does Sonlight Curriculum Foundation give each year?
Sonlight Curriculum Foundation gave $81K across 46 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $91K across 48 grants.
What is Sonlight Curriculum Foundation's typical grant size?
Sonlight Curriculum Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,750, across 46 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sonlight Curriculum Foundation give grants?
Sonlight Curriculum Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (9%) and Virginia (9%).
Does Sonlight Curriculum Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Sonlight Curriculum Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (46 grants).
How large is Sonlight Curriculum Foundation?
Sonlight Curriculum Foundation reported $296K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sonlight Curriculum Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission. The 2023 grant listing shows scholarship awards as a form of support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sonlight Curriculum Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sonlight Curriculum Foundation's EIN?
Sonlight Curriculum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1521871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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