Sunflower Star Laboratory
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2025
Total received
$460K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
15
Years covered
2023–2025
Who funds Sunflower Star Laboratory?
Sunflower Star Laboratory is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Nature Conservancy ($166K), Valhalla Foundation ($103K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($80K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $460K in grants to Sunflower Star Laboratory between 2023–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | $165,521 | 1 | 2025 |
| Valhalla Foundation | $102,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $80,000 | 8 | 2023–2024 |
| Merry S Graham Charitable | $50,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of | $40,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Inc | $19,548 | 1 | 2024 |
| Houston Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2023) to $243K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $243K.
What grants has Sunflower Star Laboratory received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $165,521 |
| 2025 | Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of | NATURE CONSERVATION | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Merry S Graham Charitable | SUNFLOWER STAR CONSERV & RESEARCH | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Houston Family Foundation | FEBRUARY MATCHING CAMPAIGN | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Valhalla Foundation | OCEAN CONSERVATION RESEARCH | $102,500 |
| 2024 | American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Inc | SEA STARS | $19,548 |
| 2024 | Merry S Graham Charitable | ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS/ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Sunflower Star Laboratory?
Sunflower Star Laboratory is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Nature Conservancy ($166K), Valhalla Foundation ($103K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($80K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $460K in grants to Sunflower Star Laboratory between 2023–2025.
Who is Sunflower Star Laboratory's largest funder?
The Nature Conservancy is the largest recorded funder of Sunflower Star Laboratory, with $166K across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has Sunflower Star Laboratory received?
IRS 990 filings record $460K in grants to Sunflower Star Laboratory across 15 grants from 7 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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