The Sunlight Foundation
The Sunlight Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mineola, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $296K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $660. Net investment income was $5K.
The Sunlight Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sunlight Foundation gave $660 across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $330), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $660
- -63.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $330
- -45.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $330
- Total assets
- $295,668
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Sunlight Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hillel International ($360). Together the top 2 received $660.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sunlight Foundation gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 51% 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $660 (2025) to $32K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $660.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillel International Washington, DC | Contribution to be used in accordance with the charity's mission statement and exempt purpose. | $360 |
| World Jewwish Congress New York, NY | Contribution to be used in accordance with the charity's mission statement and exempt purpose. | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $295,668 | $24,410 | $11,545 | $660 | 2 | $7,860 | $4,725 | $15,536 |
| 2024 | $282,985 | $15,281 | $3,963 | $1,800 | 3 | $1,800 | $13,118 | $14,479 |
| 2023 | $271,667 | $105,901 | $16,200 | $13,900 | 3 | $14,900 | $66,179 | $8,510 |
| 2022 | $183,627 | $65,363 | $29,004 | $25,340 | 4 | $28,840 | $65,199 | $9,297 |
| 2021 | $148,683 | $6,958 | $39,625 | $31,500 | 7 | $39,400 | $6,741 | $14,395 |
| 2020 | $179,983 | $-8,903 | $23,338 | $14,800 | 3 | — | $184 | $13,466 |
| 2019 | $210,118 | $21,667 | $21,972 | $13,650 | 9 | — | $21,260 | $12,419 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sunlight Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sunlight Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Feldman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Edward Feldman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Sunlight Foundation
How much does The Sunlight Foundation give each year?
The Sunlight Foundation gave $660 across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
How large is The Sunlight Foundation?
The Sunlight Foundation reported $296K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (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.
Where does The Sunlight Foundation operate?
The Sunlight Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania.
What is The Sunlight Foundation's EIN?
The Sunlight Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6728989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work The Sunlight Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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