The Sunshine Foundation
The Sunshine Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2020 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with the largest grant going to Community Foundations of Texas.
The Sunshine Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sunshine Foundation gave $1.8M across 25 grants in 2020 (avg $70K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,756,979
- Grants made (2020)
- 25
- Average grant
- $70,279
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Sunshine Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10000 N Central Expwy, Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: (214) 696-1922
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sunshine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Community Foundations of Texas ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 2% to California, and 1% to Maryland. Reported shares for Virginia and the District of Columbia were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 25 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundations of Texas Dallas, TX | See Statement 6 | $1,649,979 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | General operating | $12,000 |
| Global Advance Dallas, TX | General operating | $10,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts Mattpoisett, MA | Hurricane relief | $5,000 |
| Austin Street Center Dallas, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
| Childhelp Scottsdale, AZ | General operating | $5,000 |
| Go Strategic Christian Services Santa Rosa, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles County Animal Care Fund Pasadena, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles County Fire Department Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | Hunger relief | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $227,705 | $1,777,429 | $1,756,979 | 25 | $210,655 | $56,096 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sunshine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations addressing food insecurity, homelessness, medical research, animal care, disaster relief, and other charitable purposes. For example, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank describes its mission as mobilizing resources to fight hunger in its community, and Austin Street Center says it provides emergency shelter and related services to people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $1,756,979. Grant sizes ranged from $1,000 to $1,649,979, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $1,649,979 to Community Foundations of Texas in Dallas; its stated purpose was “See Statement 6.” Other notable grants included $12,000 to Catholic Relief Services for general operating support and $10,000 to Global Advance for general operating support. Global Advance describes its mission as equipping leaders to advance spiritual and economic capital in their nations.
Other reported grants included $5,000 each to All Hands and Hearts for hurricane relief, North Texas Food Bank for hunger relief, and Lyme Diseaseorg for medical research. The foundation also gave $5,000 each to Austin Street Center and several other organizations for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Wayne G Willems as Director/Pres, Grace M Willems as Director/Treas, John R Bauer as Director/Sec, and Jennifer L Willems and David C Willems as directors.
The Sunshine Foundation is led by Wayne G Willems, Director & President on the 2020 filing; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Wayne G Willems
Director & President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$100 (2020)
David C Willems
Director
New on the 2020 filing
$100 (2020)
Grace M Willems
Director & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$100 (2020)
Jennifer L Willems
Director
New on the 2020 filing
$100 (2020)
John R Bauer
Director & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $100, to Wayne G Willems (Director/Pres). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Sunshine Foundation
How much does The Sunshine Foundation give each year?
The Sunshine Foundation gave $1.8M across 25 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Sunshine Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sunshine Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $70,279, across 25 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sunshine Foundation give grants?
The Sunshine Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Sunshine Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of The Sunshine Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Hunger relief" (3 grants).
Who are The Sunshine Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sunshine Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Community Foundations of Texas ($1,649,979), Catholic Relief Services ($12,000) and Global Advance ($10,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does The Sunshine Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations addressing food insecurity, homelessness, medical research, animal care, disaster relief, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sunshine Foundation?
The foundation made 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 ↑
How much is The Sunshine Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Sunshine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Sunshine Foundation's EIN?
The Sunshine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2850271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does The Sunshine Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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