The Sunshine Foundation Inc
The Sunshine Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Barnwell, South Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports 104 grants totaling $723,872, with most grant dollars going to organizations in South Carolina.
The Sunshine Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sunshine Foundation Inc gave $724K across 104 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in South Carolina. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $723,872
- +47.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 104
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,960
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $13,203,782
- +33.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (55 of 103, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sunshine Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1664 Jackson Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Phone: (803) 259-1404
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sunshine Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Allendale County Hospital ($165K). Together the top 10 received $551K.
Grant Size Distribution
469 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 453 grants of 469 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina. The remaining shares went to North Carolina (4%), New York (2%), Virginia (1%), and Arkansas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 104 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sunshine Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 55 of 103 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $437K (2020) to $724K (2024). In 2024 it made 104 grants totaling $724K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allendale County Hospital Fairfax, SC | HEALTH | $165,126 |
| Clemson Best Is Standard Clemson, SC | Economic | $111,000 |
| Beemok Family Foundation Charleston, SC | Education | $94,102 |
| Center for the Child Florence, SC | Economic | $50,000 |
| Tri-County Community Foundation Columbia, SC | Economic | $40,225 |
| USC Matthew and Terry Endowment Scholarship Columbia, SC | Economic | $33,333 |
| Miscellaneous Families Barnwell, SC | Economic | $18,868 |
| Nature Conservancy Columbia, SC | Environmental | $15,200 |
| USC School of Law Columbia, SC | Educational | $12,000 |
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | Educational | $10,200 |
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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 | $13,203,782 | $3,086,311 | $764,526 | $723,872 | 104 | $723,872 | $458,277 | $556,962 |
| 2023 | $9,896,482 | $435,956 | $540,621 | $491,225 | 78 | $491,225 | $338,335 | $459,466 |
| 2022 | $9,105,043 | $2,834,471 | $725,630 | $661,878 | 86 | $661,878 | $168,175 | $467,173 |
| 2021 | $8,269,274 | $610,198 | $516,051 | $468,778 | 113 | $468,778 | $525,901 | $391,864 |
| 2020 | $7,694,101 | $-249,558 | $477,837 | $436,542 | 88 | — | $67,355 | $364,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sunshine Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $557K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health, education, economic activity, and the environment. For example, the Tri-County Community Foundation describes its mission as encouraging and promoting philanthropic giving; the Learning Collaborative describes its work as providing tuition-free preschool and pre-K while strengthening families; and Conservation Voters of SC says it works to make conservation and environmental protection priorities for elected officials and the public.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 104 grants totaling $723,872. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $165,126, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $165,126 to Allendale County Hospital for health, $111,000 to Clemson Best Is Standard for economic purposes, and $94,102 to Beemok Family Foundation for education. Other grants included $50,000 to Center for the Child and $40,225 to Tri-County Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Terry E Richardson Jr, Gail Ness Richardson, Katherine J Richardson, David G Bundy, and Beth Burke Richardson as board members.
The Sunshine Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beth Burke Richardson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David G. Bundy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gail Ness Richardson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine J. Richardson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Terry E. Richardson Jr.
Board Member
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 Sunshine Foundation Inc
How much does The Sunshine Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sunshine Foundation Inc gave $724K across 104 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $491K across 78 grants.
What is The Sunshine Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sunshine Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,960, across 104 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sunshine Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Sunshine Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sunshine Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, SC (18 grants), Barnwell, SC (15 grants), Charleston, SC (6 grants) and Clemson, SC (5 grants).
Does The Sunshine Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 104 grants with a stated purpose on The Sunshine Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Economic" (82 grants), "Educational" (12 grants) and "Health" (7 grants).
Who are The Sunshine Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sunshine Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Allendale County Hospital ($165,126), Clemson Best Is Standard ($111,000) and Beemok Family Foundation ($94,102), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sunshine Foundation Inc?
The Sunshine Foundation Inc reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $724K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $557K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sunshine Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health, education, economic activity, and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sunshine Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sunshine Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sunshine Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1060737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sunshine Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Sunshine Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sunshine-foundation-inc-morg_1edeacb3cb9b4d909caa804c58411672
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