Private foundation · EIN 87-3338337 · Warren, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sunbird Foundation

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: 7 grants paid, $18K total, median $1,000. 86% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$18K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in NJ
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bound Brook ChurchBound Brook, NJReligious institution$14K
Taa-NjPrinceton Junction, NJPromote culture exchange$2,000
The Trevor ProjectSan Francisco, CACounseling research$1,000
Tafpc ChurchHillsborough, NJReligious institution$1,000
Warren Township Rescue SquadWarren, NJCommunity service needs$300
Mount Bethel Vol Fire DeptWarren, NJCommunity service needs$100
Warren Township PbaWarren, NJCommunity service needs$100

By state: New Jersey 6 · California 1

About this foundation

Sunbird Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Warren, New Jersey, administered in care of Ching-I Hsu, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Sunbird Foundation 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 Sunbird Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $18K across 7 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Sunbird Foundation give?

New Jersey (6 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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