The Sol Shine Foundation Inc
The Sol Shine Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Basking Ridge, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $311K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $13K.
The Sol Shine Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sol Shine Foundation Inc gave $4K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $875), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $875
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $310,653
- +505.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Sol Shine Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Plymouth State University ($1K). Together the top 4 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sol Shine Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 27% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth State University Plymough, NH | Public University Inplymough NH | $1,000 |
| City Year New Hampshire Boston, MA | Provides additional support and resourcesso k-12 students can benefit and engagemore deeply with their learning | $1,000 |
| Forward Foundation Concord, NH | Seeks to build and foster a culture of service accross nh so that the next generation can thrive | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire Democracy Fund Portsmouth, NH | Dedicated to strengthening the democratic institutions and ideals in nhby increasing civic participation & protect voting rights and fair elections | $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 | $310,653 | $262,879 | $3,500 | $3,500 | 4 | $3,500 | $12,879 | $12,932 |
| 2023 | $51,274 | $51,274 | — | — | — | — | $1,274 | $1,437 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sol Shine Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sol Shine Foundation Inc is led by Nancy L. Stegens, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy L. Stegens
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jody L. Wilhelm
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald E. Stegens
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Sol Shine Foundation Inc
How much does The Sol Shine Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sol Shine Foundation Inc gave $4K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Sol Shine Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sol Shine Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $875, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sol Shine Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sol Shine Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Hampshire: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (29%).
Does The Sol Shine Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Sol Shine Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Sol Shine Foundation Inc?
The Sol Shine Foundation Inc reported $311K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Sol Shine Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sol Shine Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3779289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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