SUNRISE123ORG
SUNRISE123ORG is a public charity based in Santa Monica, California. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $10,000. The organization’s website describes its work as publishing sourced information on topics including politics, religion, and sex.
SUNRISE123ORG at a glance
In short: SUNRISE123ORG gave $10K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $909.091), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $909
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,810,888
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to SUNRISE123ORG
- Contact
Mailing address: 530 Wilshire Blvd Suite 201, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 587-1470
Website: https://sunrise123.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SUNRISE123ORG funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Midnight Mission ($1K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 10% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 10% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How SUNRISE123ORG gives
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Mission Los Angeles, CA | Support to Individuals Experiencing Homelessness | $1,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | Providing Support to Escape Homelessness | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Food Relief in War Torn Countries | $1,000 |
| Chinatown Service Center Los Angeles, CA | Providing Medical Services to the Community | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | International Medical Humanitarian Organization | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels West Santa Monica, CA | Providing Nutritious Meals to Those in Need | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Santa Monica Santa Monica, CA | Providing Food to Those in Need | $1,000 |
| Santa Monica Ay Foundation Playa Del Rey, CA | Restore and Protect Santa Monica Bay | $1,000 |
| My Friend's Place Los Angeles, CA | Assists Homeless Youth to Build Self Sufficient Lives | $1,000 |
| Heal the Bay Santa Monica, CA | Beach Cleanups in Los Angeles County | $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 | $2,810,888 | $780,099 | $153,607 | $10,000 | 11 | $151,486 | $767,161 | $133,241 |
| 2023 | $2,553,245 | $95,108 | $19,523 | — | — | — | $93,830 | — |
| 2022 | $2,477,295 | $2,478,129 | $834 | — | — | — | $194 | — |
| 2020 | — | $132,839 | $280,282 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SUNRISE123ORG reported a distributable amount of $133K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2023 filing, the organization stated that its mission is “to give or spend money helping people or creating or helping to create or paying to have others create un-biased information.” The filing says that during 2023 it wrote five papers under politics and law and three papers under sex and physiology.
Its website features material on politics and law, history, sex and physiology, and other subjects, including an Israel-Palestine timeline and educational sexuality content.
Grantmaking
In 2024, SUNRISE123ORG reported 11 grants totaling $10,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,000, with a median of $1,000.
Recipients included The Midnight Mission and Union Rescue Mission, each receiving $1,000. The Midnight Mission describes its work as offering shelter, advocacy, education, training, job placement, and other services to people experiencing homelessness; Union Rescue Mission describes providing emergency and long-term services, including food, shelter, medical care, recovery programs, and job training. World Central Kitchen received $1,000 and describes its mission as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Chinatown Service Center received $1,000 and describes providing services and advocacy for immigrants and other communities. Meals on Wheels West received $1,000 and describes providing home-delivered meals and wellness checks to people who are unable to shop or provide for themselves. Heal the Bay received $500 and describes working to make Southern California coastal waters and watersheds safe, healthy, and clean.
The 2024 filing also lists $1,000 grants to Doctors Without Borders, the Salvation Army of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Bay Foundation, and My Friend’s Place, and a $500 grant to LACBA Counsel for Justice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven C. Markoff as director and interim CEO, Thomas Markoff as director, and Jadwiga Sz - Markoff MD PhD as director emeritus.
SUNRISE123ORG is led by Steven C. Markoff, Director & Interim CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven C. Markoff
Director & Interim CEO
Interm CEO → Interim CEO, 2021
Interim CEO → Director & Interim CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Markoff
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jadwiga Sz - Markoff MD PhD
Director Emeritus
Emeritus → Emrits Nonvote, 2023
Emrits Nonvote → Director Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jennifer Owens Msj (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael G. Klien (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stanley F. Shimohara CPA (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jack Girardi JD (2020) — Director
- Former: Jeff Harris (2020) — Interim Chair
- Former: Mike Gatto JD (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about SUNRISE123ORG
How much does SUNRISE123ORG give each year?
SUNRISE123ORG gave $10K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is SUNRISE123ORG's typical grant size?
SUNRISE123ORG's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $909, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does SUNRISE123ORG give grants?
SUNRISE123ORG gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (3 grants).
Does SUNRISE123ORG give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on SUNRISE123ORG's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are SUNRISE123ORG's largest grantees?
SUNRISE123ORG's largest 2024 grantees include Midnight Mission ($1,000), Union Rescue Mission ($1,000) and World Central Kitchen ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is SUNRISE123ORG?
SUNRISE123ORG reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $151K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does SUNRISE123ORG fund?
In its 2023 filing, the organization stated that its mission is “to give or spend money helping people or creating or helping to create or paying to have others create un-biased information.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SUNRISE123ORG?
SUNRISE123ORG has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check sunrise123.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is SUNRISE123ORG's EIN?
SUNRISE123ORG's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1210185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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