Sunshine Comes First Ltd | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-8220996
Foundation Overview
Based in Rhinebeck, NY, Sunshine Comes First Ltd has awarded 115 grants totaling $1,264,797 to organizations in New York, Massachusetts and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median award of $5,122.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 14 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
83% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (32%), Rhinebeck (20%), Stony Brook (15%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 7% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sunshine Comes First Ltd's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mama Foundation For The Arts | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | The Donation Is In Support Of Mama Foundation For The Arts And Its Mission Of Providing Free Afterschool Performing Arts Programming For Youth. | 2024 |
| The Safina Center - Stony Brook Uni | $23,000 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation In Support Of Organization Dedicated To Education To Promote Wildlife And Nature Conservation. | 2024 |
| Madagascar Health Environmental Res | $17,000 | Boston, MA, US | Supporting Efforts To Study Health Impacts Of Environmental Change In Madagascar And How To Counteract Negative Health Effects. | 2024 |
| Hudsonia | $5,000 | Annandale, NY, US | Research And Education In Biodiversity And Land-use And Development | 2024 |
| Haiti Education Project Inc | $3,000 | Red Hook, NY, US | Support For Student Education In Haiti. | 2024 |
| Dutchess Land Conservancy | $2,500 | Millbrook, NY, US | To Preserve The Scenic Environment | 2024 |
| Madagascar Health Environmental Res | $5,122 | Boston, MA, US | A Scholarship For Prisca's Daughter | 2024 |
| The Mama Foundation For The Arts | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | The Donation Is In Support Of Mama Foundation For The Arts And Its Mission Of Providing Free Afterschool Performing Arts Programming For Youth. | 2024 |
| The Safina Center - Stony Brook Uni | $23,000 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation In Support Of Organization Dedicated To Education To Promote Wildlife And Nature Conservation. | 2024 |
| Madagascar Health Environmental Res | $17,000 | Boston, MA, US | Supporting Efforts To Study Health Impacts Of Environmental Change In Madagascar And How To Counteract Negative Health Effects. | 2024 |
| Hudsonia | $5,000 | Annandale, NY, US | Research And Education In Biodiversity And Land-use And Development | 2024 |
| Haiti Education Project Inc | $3,000 | Red Hook, NY, US | Support For Student Education In Haiti. | 2024 |
| Dutchess Land Conservancy | $2,500 | Millbrook, NY, US | To Preserve The Scenic Environment | 2024 |
| Madagascar Health Environmental Res | $5,122 | Boston, MA, US | A Scholarship For Prisca's Daughter | 2024 |
| The Rhinebeck Science Foundation In | $5,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Science Education | 2023 |
| Zara Aina Inc | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Madagascar Children's Drama Workshop Providing Educational Opportunities For Children | 2023 |
| The Mama Foundation For The Arts | $24,650 | New York, NY, US | The Donation Is In Support Of Mama Foundation For The Arts And Its Mission Of Providing Free Afterschool Performing Arts Programming For Youth. | 2023 |
| The Safina Center - Stony Brook Uni | $38,000 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation In Support Of Organization Dedicated To Education To Promote Wildlife And Nature Conservation. | 2023 |
| Madagascar Health Environmental Res | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Supporting Efforts To Study Health Impacts Of Environmental Change In Madagascar And How To Counteract Negative Health Effects. | 2023 |
| Culture Connect | $5,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Promote Cultural Sensitivity In Young People Via Education, Language And The Arts. | 2023 |
| Bard Prision Initiative | $7,500 | Annandaleonhudson, NY, US | Prison College Programs And Reentry Programs | 2023 |
| Hudsonia | $5,000 | Annandale, NY, US | Research And Education In Biodiversity And Land-use And Development | 2023 |
| Haiti Education Project Inc | $8,000 | Red Hook, NY, US | Support For Student Education In Haiti. | 2023 |
| Opus 40 | $7,000 | Saugerties, NY, US | Sculpture Repair/unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Rhinebeck Science Foundation In | $5,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Science Education | 2023 |
| Zara Aina Inc | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Madagascar Children's Drama Workshop Providing Educational Opportunities For Children | 2023 |
| The Mama Foundation For The Arts | $24,650 | New York, NY, US | The Donation Is In Support Of Mama Foundation For The Arts And Its Mission Of Providing Free Afterschool Performing Arts Programming For Youth. | 2023 |
| The Safina Center - Stony Brook Uni | $38,000 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation In Support Of Organization Dedicated To Education To Promote Wildlife And Nature Conservation. | 2023 |
| Madagascar Health Environmental Res | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Supporting Efforts To Study Health Impacts Of Environmental Change In Madagascar And How To Counteract Negative Health Effects. | 2023 |
| Culture Connect | $5,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Promote Cultural Sensitivity In Young People Via Education, Language And The Arts. | 2023 |
| Bard Prision Initiative | $7,500 | Annandaleonhudson, NY, US | Prison College Programs And Reentry Programs | 2023 |
| Hudsonia | $5,000 | Annandale, NY, US | Research And Education In Biodiversity And Land-use And Development | 2023 |
| Haiti Education Project Inc | $8,000 | Red Hook, NY, US | Support For Student Education In Haiti. | 2023 |
| Opus 40 | $7,000 | Saugerties, NY, US | Sculpture Repair/unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Rhinebeck Science Foundation In | $3,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Science Education | 2022 |
| Zara Aina Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Madagascar Children's Drama Workshop Providing Educational Opportunities For Children | 2022 |
| The Mama Foundation For The Arts | $13,000 | New York, NY, US | The Donation Is In Support Of Mama Foundation For The Arts And Its Mission Of Providing Free Afterschool Performing Arts Programming For Youth. | 2022 |
| The Safina Center - Stony Brook Uni | $15,500 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation In Support Of Organization Dedicated To Education To Promote Wildlife And Nature Conservation. | 2022 |
| Madagascar Health Environmental Res | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Supporting Efforts To Study Health Impacts Of Environmental Change In Madagascar And How To Counteract Negative Health Effects. | 2022 |
| Culture Connect | $3,500 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Promote Cultural Sensitivity In Young People Via Education, Language And The Arts. | 2022 |
| Bard Prision Initiative | $7,500 | Annandaleonhudson, NY, US | Prison College Programs And Reentry Programs | 2022 |
| Hudsonia | $3,000 | Annandale, NY, US | Research And Education In Biodiversity And Land-use And Development | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $7,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2022 |
| Stories 4 Strength Inc | $3,700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children's Arts Prograns Services -- Unrestricted Grant | 2022 |
| Haiti Education Project Inc | $4,000 | Red Hook, NY, US | Support For Student Education In Haiti. | 2022 |
| Opus 40 | $5,000 | Saugerties, NY, US | Sculpture Repair/unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Children's Foundation Of Astor | $3,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | To Help And Support Those Children With Poverty, Mental Illness Or Abuse. | 2022 |
| The Rhinebeck Science Foundation In | $3,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Science Education | 2022 |
| Zara Aina Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Madagascar Children's Drama Workshop Providing Educational Opportunities For Children | 2022 |
| The Mama Foundation For The Arts | $13,000 | New York, NY, US | The Donation Is In Support Of Mama Foundation For The Arts And Its Mission Of Providing Free Afterschool Performing Arts Programming For Youth. | 2022 |
| The Safina Center - Stony Brook Uni | $15,500 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation In Support Of Organization Dedicated To Education To Promote Wildlife And Nature Conservation. | 2022 |
| Madagascar Health Environmental Res | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Supporting Efforts To Study Health Impacts Of Environmental Change In Madagascar And How To Counteract Negative Health Effects. | 2022 |
| Culture Connect | $3,500 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Promote Cultural Sensitivity In Young People Via Education, Language And The Arts. | 2022 |
| Bard Prision Initiative | $7,500 | Annandaleonhudson, NY, US | Prison College Programs And Reentry Programs | 2022 |
| Hudsonia | $3,000 | Annandale, NY, US | Research And Education In Biodiversity And Land-use And Development | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $7,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2022 |
| Stories 4 Strength Inc | $3,700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children's Arts Prograns Services -- Unrestricted Grant | 2022 |
| Haiti Education Project Inc | $4,000 | Red Hook, NY, US | Support For Student Education In Haiti. | 2022 |
| Opus 40 | $5,000 | Saugerties, NY, US | Sculpture Repair/unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Children's Foundation Of Astor | $3,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | To Help And Support Those Children With Poverty, Mental Illness Or Abuse. | 2022 |
| The Rhinebeck Science Foundation In | $3,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Science Education | 2021 |
| Zara Aina Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Madagascar Children's Drama Workshop Providing Educational Opportunities For Children | 2021 |
| The Mama Foundation For The Arts | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | The Donation Is In Support Of Mama Foundation For The Arts And Its Mission Of Providing Free Afterschool Performing Arts Programming For Youth. | 2021 |
| The Safina Center - Stony Brook Uni | $15,500 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation In Support Of Organization Dedicated To Education To Promote Wildlife And Nature Conservation. | 2021 |
| Madagascar Health Environmental Res | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Supporting Efforts To Study Health Impacts Of Environmental Change In Madagascar And How To Counteract Negative Health Effects. | 2021 |
| Culture Connect | $3,500 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Promote Cultural Sensitivity In Young People Via Education, Language And The Arts. | 2021 |
| Friends Without A Borders | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Medical Care For Children In Southeast Asia | 2021 |
| Bard Prision Initiative | $7,500 | Annandaleonhudson, NY, US | Prison College Programs And Reentry Programs | 2021 |
| Hudsonia | $3,000 | Annandale, NY, US | Research And Education In Biodiversity And Land-use And Development | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $7,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2021 |
| Stories 4 Strength Inc | $3,700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children's Arts Prograns Services -- Unrestricted Grant | 2021 |
| Haiti Education Project Inc | $4,000 | Red Hook, NY, US | Support For Student Education In Haiti. | 2021 |
| Opus 40 | $8,500 | Saugerties, NY, US | Sculpture Repair/unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Rhinebeck Science Foundation In | $3,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Science Education | 2020 |
| Zara Aina Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Madagascar Children's Drama Workshop Providing Educational Opportunities For Children | 2020 |
| The Mama Foundation For The Arts | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | The Donation Is In Support Of Mama Foundation For The Arts And Its Mission Of Providing Free Afterschool Performing Arts Programming For Youth. | 2020 |
| The Safina Center - Stony Brook Uni | $15,000 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation In Support Of Organization Dedicated To Education To Promote Wildlife And Nature Conservation. | 2020 |
| Madagascar Health Environmental Res | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Supporting Efforts To Study Health Impacts Of Environmental Change In Madagascar And How To Counteract Negative Health Effects. | 2020 |
| Culture Connect | $3,500 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Promote Cultural Sensitivity In Young People Via Education, Language And The Arts. | 2020 |
| Friends Without A Borders | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Medical Care For Children In Southeast Asia | 2020 |
| Bard Prision Initiative | $7,500 | Annandaleonhudson, NY, US | Prison College Programs And Reentry Programs | 2020 |
| Hudsonia | $3,000 | Annandale, NY, US | Research And Education In Biodiversity And Land-use And Development | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $7,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted Grant | 2020 |
| Stories 4 Strength Inc | $3,700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children's Arts Prograns Services -- Unrestricted Grant | 2020 |
| Haiti Education Project Inc | $4,000 | Red Hook, NY, US | Support For Student Education In Haiti. | 2020 |
| The Rhinebeck Science Foundation In | $3,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Science Education | 2018 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $3,500 | Bronx, NY, US | Open Classroom Project In Madagascar | 2018 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | $3,700 | New York, NY, US | Restricted In Support Of The Stories 4 Strength Project. | 2018 |
| Zara Aina Inc | $28,103 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Madagascar Children's Drama Workshop Providing Educational Opportunities For Children | 2018 |
| The Mama Foundation For The Arts | $24,800 | New York, NY, US | The Donation Is In Support Of Mama Foundation For The Arts And Its Mission Of Providing Free Afterschool Performing Arts Programming For Youth. | 2018 |
| The Safina Center - Stony Brook Uni | $12,500 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation In Support Of Organization Dedicated To Education To Promote Wildlife And Nature Conservation. | 2018 |
| Centre Valbio Madagascar | $75,000 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Donations To Benefit The Impoverished Population Of Madagascar. | 2018 |
| Now-nyc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Women's Issues And Opportunities. | 2018 |
| Madagascar Health Environmental Res | $13,000 | Boston, MA, US | Supporting Efforts To Study Health Impacts Of Environmental Change In Madagascar And How To Counteract Negative Health Effects. | 2018 |
| Culture Connect | $3,500 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Promote Cultural Sensitivity In Young People Via Education, Language And The Arts. | 2018 |
| Friends Without A Borders | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Medical Care For Children In Southeast Asia | 2018 |
| The Rhinebeck Science Foundation In | $1,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Science Education | 2017 |
| Centre Valbio Building Fnd | $61,200 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Building Development | 2017 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $1,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Open Classroom Project In Madagascar | 2017 |
| Acumen Fund Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation To Organization Whose Mission Is To Alleviate The Root Causes Of Poverty. | 2017 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Restricted In Support Of The Stories 4 Strength Project. | 2017 |
| Rhinebeck Central School District | $12,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | In Support Of High School Students Attending The 2017 World Summit Of Nobel Peace Laureates. | 2017 |
| Zara Aina Inc | $10,700 | New York, NY, US | In Support Of Madagascar Children's Drama Workshop Providing Educational Opportunities For Children | 2017 |
| The Mama Foundation For The Arts | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | The Donation Is In Support Of Mama Foundation For The Arts And Its Mission Of Providing Free Afterschool Performing Arts Programming For Youth. | 2017 |
| The Safina Center - Stony Brook Uni | $10,600 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation In Support Of Organization Dedicated To Education To Promote Wildlife And Nature Conservation. | 2017 |
| Now-nyc | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Women's Issues And Opportunities. | 2017 |
| Madagascar Health Environmental Res | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Supporting Efforts To Study Health Impacts Of Environmental Change In Madagascar And How To Counteract Negative Health Effects. | 2017 |
| Culture Connect | $3,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | Promote Cultural Sensitivity In Young People Via Education, Language And The Arts. | 2017 |
| Friends Without A Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Medical Care For Children In Southeast Asia | 2017 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $1,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Open Classroom Project In Madagascar | 2016 |
| Acumen Fund Inc | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation To Organization Whose Mission Is To Alleviate The Root Causes Of Poverty. | 2016 |
| Zara Aina Inc | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | This Donation Is In Support Of Madagascar Children's Drama Workshop Through This Organization That Provides Educational Opportunities For This Population. | 2016 |
| The Mama Foundation For The Arts | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | The Donation Is In Support Of Mama Foundation For The Arts And Its Mission Of Providing Free Afterschool Performing Arts Programming For Youth. | 2016 |
| The Safina Center - Stony Brook Uni | $1,000 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Unrestricted Donation In Support Of Organization Dedicated To Education To Promote Wildlife And Nature Conservation. | 2016 |
| Centre Valbio Madagascar | $7,850 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Donations To Benefit The Impoverished Population Of Madagascar. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Sunshine Comes First Ltd as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 20-8220996 |
| Website | http://www.sunshinecomesfirst.org |
| Address | 75 VIOLET HILL RD Rhinebeck, NY 12572-2336 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sunshine Comes First Ltd's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Susan Cummings-findel |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Stefan Findel |
Forms 990-PF
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