Grants paid in 2024
51 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $5.0M; Part I reports $5.5M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Foundation for EducationNewport Beach, CA | Education | $1.5M |
| Community Action Partnership of Orange CountyGarden Grove, CA | Community services | $500K |
| UC Irvine FoundationIrvine, CA | Education | $252K |
| Above & Beyond TeachingSan Rafael, CA | 2023-2026 teacher leadership academy | $160K |
| Tiyya Foundation IncSanta Ana, CA | Community services | $150K |
| Breakthrough San Juan CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano, CA | Education | $120K |
| Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (occord)Santa Ana, CA | Citizenship program | $120K |
| Asian American Senior Citizen Service CtrBrea, CA | Social | $100K |
| Bracken's KitchenGarden Grove, CA | Community services | $100K |
| CASA OcOrange, CA | Community services | $100K |
| Dreams for SchoolsYorba Linda, CA | Stem education | $100K |
| KidworkcommunitydevelopmentSanta Ana, CA | Education | $100K |
| Occacc Scholarship FoundationIrvine, CA | Education | $100K |
| Orangewood FoundationSanta Ana, CA | Scholarship program | $100K |
| Project KinshipSanta Ana, CA | Community services | $100K |
| The Wooden FloorSanta Ana, CA | Education | $100K |
| Thomas House Temporary ShelterGarden Grove, CA | Multi year grant #2 & # of 3 / human services | $100K |
| Orange County Community FoundationNewport Beach, CA | Annual meeting / powering good campaign/ education | $81K |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central CoastIrvine, CA | Human services | $80K |
| Crece Urban FarmsSanta Ana, CA | Community services | $75K |
| Chrysalis CenterLos Angeles, CA | Human services | $70K |
| High School Inc AcademiesCosta Mesa, CA | Education | $70K |
| EmpoweredWashington, DC | Education | $60K |
| CieloHuntington Beach, CA | Human services | $58K |
| Arts and Learning ConservatoryCosta Mesa, CA | Arts education | $50K |
| Council on AgingIrvine, CA | Healthcare | $50K |
| Dragon Kim FoundationIrvine, CA | Education | $50K |
| Madison Park Neighborhood AssociationSanta Ana, CA | Community services | $50K |
| Pacific Islanders Health PartnershipGarden Grove, CA | Public health | $50K |
| South County OutreachIrvine, CA | Community services | $50K |
| Child Creativity LabSanta Ana, CA | Youth development | $35K |
| Oc GrantmakersNewport Beach, CA | Community services | $30K |
| 100 Black Men of Orange CountyIrvine, CA | Youth mentoring | $25K |
| Center for Asian American in ActionIrvine, CA | Human services | $25K |
| Educate to EmpowerWest Bromwich, UK | Education | $25K |
| Nonprofit Finance FundNew York, NY | Community services | $25K |
| The Shady Canyon Golf Charitable FdtnIrvine, CA | Community services | $25K |
| International Trade Education Programs IncLong Beach, CA | Community services | $20K |
| Irvene Evergreen Chinese Senior AssocIrvine, CA | Social | $20K |
| Parentis FoundationLaguna Hills, CA | Community services | $15K |
| Asian American FuturesIrvine, CA | Community services | $10K |
| Cadence Park PtsaIrvine, CA | Education | $10K |
| Every Mother CountsNew York, NY | Community services | $10K |
| Girls IncSanta Ana, CA | Community services | $10K |
| Orange County Fire FoundationIrvine, CA | Community services | $10K |
| Pan American Chinese Dance AllianceNew York, NY | Community services | $9,000 |
| Enviromental Nature CenterNewport Beach, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Project Self SufficiencyNewton, NJ | Community services | $5,000 |
| VFW 3670 Youth GroupGarden Grove, CA | Youth services | $5,000 |
| Irvine Public Schools FoundationIrvine, CA | Community services | $2,000 |
| Southern California Youth Cultural AssociationIrvine, CA | Community services | $500 |
By state: California 45 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 3 · INTL 1 · New Jersey 1
About this foundation
Sun Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, administered in care of David Sun, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Sun Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Sun Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $5.0M across 51 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does Sun Family Foundation give?
California (45 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Irvine that accept applications
All in California| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundationsince 2021 | Irvine, CA | $29M318 grants · 2024 | $26K | Yes | $653M |
| The Jatain Foundationsince 2002 | Irvine, CA | $3.8M37 grants · 2025 | $35K | Yes | $99M |
| Edwards Lifesciences Foundationsince 2014 | Irvine, CA | $9.0M224 grants · 2024 | $7,500 | Yes | $81M |