The Sunflower Foundation
The Sunflower Foundation is a private foundation, based in LAKE QUIVIRA, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $522K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $16K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$522K
+6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$42K
-0.7% YoY
Grant Count
24
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-0.7% YoY
About The Sunflower Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Sunflower Foundation is a private foundation, based in LAKE QUIVIRA, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $522K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $16K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $522,150 | $490,777 | $460,778 |
| Revenue | $56,137 | $13,678 | $50,926 |
| Expenses | $46,552 | $49,498 | $50,926 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $41,700 | $42,000 | $44,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $16,137 | $13,678 | $14,041 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $24,161 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University Academy ($5,000), The Learning Club of Kansas City ($5,000), Catholic Charities ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Fulfilling medical needs for children | $2,500 |
| Camps for Kids Kansas City, MO | Summer program for low income urban youth | $2,000 |
| University Academy Kansas City, MO | Charter school preparatory | $5,000 |
| CASA Kansas Overland Park, KS | Advocacy for children | $1,500 |
| The Children's Place Kansas City, MO | Children's advocacy services | $1,000 |
| Cross Lines Kansas City, KS | Teaching children self-sufficiency | $2,000 |
| Harvesters Kansas City, MO | Hunger relief efforts for needy families | $1,000 |
| Urban Ranger Corps Kansas City, MO | Teaching young people self-supporting skills | $3,000 |
| The Learning Club of Kansas City Kansas City, KS | Assisting children to improve reading and math skills | $5,000 |
| Rose Brooks Center Inc Kansas City, MO | Crisis intervention for women and children | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Alexander Masson | President | 1 | — |
| Susan Masson | Secretary | 1 | — |
| R Alexander Masson | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Christina Masson Waldman | Director | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Sunflower Foundation?
As of 2024, The Sunflower Foundation holds $522K in total assets with $56K in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $42K in 2024.
Where does The Sunflower Foundation operate?
The Sunflower Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does The Sunflower Foundation award?
In 2024, The Sunflower Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $42K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Sunflower Foundation's EIN?
The Sunflower Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0849275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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