Private foundation · EIN 76-0687983 · Federal Way, Washington

Bill and Cecily Sun Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $93K total, median $47K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$93K
Median grant
$47K
Stays in WA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tsinghua Education Foundation (naMilpitas, CAEducation support of school of life$88K
Surgeon VolunteersPlymouth, MNMedical assistance$5,000

By state: California 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Bill and Cecily Sun Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Federal Way, Washington, administered in care of Harper & Pearson Co, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bill and Cecily Sun Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Bill and Cecily Sun Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $93K across 2 grants, a median of $47K.

Where does Bill and Cecily Sun Foundation Inc give?

California (1 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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