Sun Protection Foundation Inc
Our mission is to teach children and their caretakers safe and proven methods of sun protection and skin cancer prevention. Our aim is to reduce the incidence and impact of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Sun Protection Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sun Protection Foundation Inc gave $83K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $83K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $83,409
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $83,409
- Median grant
- $83,409
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Sun Protection Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Melanoma Research Foundation Inc ($83K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Melanoma Research Foundation Inc Washington, DC | SunAWARE Program | $83,409 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-18,220 | $201,996 | $83,409 | 1 | $-35,310 |
| 2019 | $245,501 | $184,495 | $136,287 | — | — | $111 |
About Sun Protection Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sun Protection Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hingham, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $83K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sun Protection Foundation Inc is led by Maryellen Maguire-Eisen, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Maryellen Maguire-Eisen
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Mason Ader
President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Drapos
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen S. Callahan
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gus Naughton
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Warhaftig
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ripple
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Skinner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Demaio
Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Presutti
Assistant Executive Director
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$36K (2019) → $23K (2021)
Kathy Howie
Secretary
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Eisen
Clerk & Medical Advisor
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $23K, to Erin Presutti (Asst Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about Sun Protection Foundation Inc
How much does Sun Protection Foundation Inc give each year?
Sun Protection Foundation Inc gave $83K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Sun Protection Foundation Inc?
Sun Protection Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hingham, MA.
Where does Sun Protection Foundation Inc operate?
Sun Protection Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Sun Protection Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sun Protection Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0476866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 9, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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