The Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation I | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-1607730
Foundation Overview
Based in Irvine, CA, The Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation I has awarded 158 grants totaling $2,479,935 to organizations in California, Idaho and 11 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $160,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 23 recipients (39%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
59% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Irvine (22%), Santa Ana (10%), Tustin (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 8% change over 6 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 community projects (71%). 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 The Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation I'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Tuition Connection | $2,435 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Community Services-voluteer Grant | 2023 |
| Collette's Children's Home | $25,000 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Community Services-homeless Shelter | 2023 |
| Fristers | $15,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services-low Income Dads And Teen Parents | 2023 |
| Homeless Youth Connection | $15,000 | Avondale, AZ, US | Community Services | 2023 |
| Human Options Inc | $15,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services-shelter Support Services For Family & Children | 2023 |
| New Pathways For Youth | $11,008 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Community Services-youth Assistance In Shelters | 2023 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | $50,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Community Services- Employment | 2023 |
| Surf & Turf Therapies | $4,800 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Community Services | 2023 |
| Teen Leadership Foundation | $15,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Services-transitional Housing | 2023 |
| Elevate Phoenix | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support Holistic & Academic Needs Of At Risk Urban Youth. | 2023 |
| Thorn | $50,000 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | Develop Technology To Fight Child Sexual Abuse | 2023 |
| Assistance League Of Phoenix Arizona | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Operation School Bell Grant | 2023 |
| Family Support Center | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Lifestart Village Grant | 2023 |
| Orangewood Children's Foundation | $10,000 | Orange, CA, US | Housing Services Grant | 2023 |
| Cos Foundation | $30,000 | Houston, TX, US | Convention Of States Grant | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosptal | $213 | Memphis, TN, US | Community Services- Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Beyond Blindness | $415 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Community Services | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Idaho | $500 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services-youth Services | 2023 |
| State College Of Florida Foundation Inc | $1,265 | Bradenton, FL, US | Community Services | 2023 |
| Access California Services | $1,500 | Anaheim, CA, US | Community Services | 2023 |
| Haven Neighborhood Services | $2,700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Services | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Central Fl Council | $2,767 | Apopka, FL, US | Community Services-youth Services | 2023 |
| Challenging Heights | $100,000 | North Kaneshie, GHANA, GH | Community Services | 2023 |
| Challenging Heights | $77,365 | North Kaneshie, GHANA, GH | Community Services | 2022 |
| Collette's Children's Home | $25,000 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Community Services-homeless Shelter | 2022 |
| Fristers | $15,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services-low Income Dads And Teen Parents | 2022 |
| Learning Labs Inc | $10,000 | Carden City, ID, US | Community Services-shelter-family Literacy | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club | $4,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| New Pathways For Youth | $11,008 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Community Services-youth Assistance In Shelters | 2022 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | $50,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Community Services- Employment | 2022 |
| Surf & Turf Therapies | $5,300 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| Teen Leadership Foundation | $15,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Services-transitional Housing | 2022 |
| The Jesse Tree Of Idaho | $20,000 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services-emergency Rental Assistance | 2022 |
| Human Options Inc | $15,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services-shelter Support Services For Family & Children | 2022 |
| Arizona Tuition Connection | $2,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Community Services-voluteer Grant | 2022 |
| Family Promises Of Orange County | $10,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| Homeless Youth Connection | $15,000 | Avondale, AZ, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| Challenging Heights | $77,365 | North Kaneshie, GHANA, GH | Community Services | 2022 |
| Collette's Children's Home | $25,000 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Community Services-homeless Shelter | 2022 |
| Fristers | $15,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services-low Income Dads And Teen Parents | 2022 |
| Learning Labs Inc | $10,000 | Carden City, ID, US | Community Services-shelter-family Literacy | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club | $4,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| New Pathways For Youth | $11,008 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Community Services-youth Assistance In Shelters | 2022 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | $50,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Community Services- Employment | 2022 |
| Surf & Turf Therapies | $5,300 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| Teen Leadership Foundation | $15,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Services-transitional Housing | 2022 |
| The Jesse Tree Of Idaho | $20,000 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services-emergency Rental Assistance | 2022 |
| Human Options Inc | $15,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services-shelter Support Services For Family & Children | 2022 |
| Arizona Tuition Connection | $2,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Community Services-voluteer Grant | 2022 |
| Family Promises Of Orange County | $10,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| Homeless Youth Connection | $15,000 | Avondale, AZ, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Fullerton | $10,000 | Fullerton, CA, US | Community Services-clothing To Low Income School Children | 2021 |
| Bundle Of Books | $2,500 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | Community Services-teaching Low Income Families How To Read To Children | 2021 |
| Community Action Partnership Of Orange County | $15,000 | Garden Grove, CA, US | Community Services-homeless Services | 2021 |
| Casa Of Orange County | $7,500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Community Services-transitional Youth Program | 2021 |
| Chapman Univeristy | $500 | Orange, CA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| First Step House | $10,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Community Services-employment Training For Homeless | 2021 |
| Fristers | $15,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services-low Income Dads And Teen Parents | 2021 |
| Human Options | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services-shelter Support For Familu And Child | 2021 |
| Junior Achivement Of Idaho | $1,850 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services | 2021 |
| Junior Achivement Of Orange County | $500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Community Services | 2021 |
| Keep A Breast Foundation | $300 | Yucca Valley, CA, US | Community Services | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club | $1,800 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Services | 2021 |
| Miracles For Kids | $17,713 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services-emergency Assistance For Critical Ill Children | 2021 |
| New Pathways For Youth | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Community Services-youth Assistance In Shelters | 2021 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | $50,500 | Tustin, CA, US | Community Services- | 2021 |
| Project Access | $13,783 | Orange, CA, US | Community Services | 2021 |
| Surf & Turf Therapies | $6,240 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Community Services | 2021 |
| Teen Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Services-transitional Housing | 2021 |
| The Jesse Tree Of Idaho | $500 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services-emergency Rental Assistance | 2021 |
| Collette's Children's Home | $20,000 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Community Services-homeless Shelter | 2021 |
| Thorn | $75,000 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | Community Services-combat Child Trafficking And Pronography | 2021 |
| United Way Of Orange County | $2,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services | 2021 |
| Us2ugranda4life | $1,368 | Capistrano Beach, CA, US | Community Services | 2021 |
| Working Wardrobes | $639 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services | 2021 |
| Youth Employment Services Of The Harbor Area | $15,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Community Services | 2021 |
| Elevate Phoenix | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Community Service-holistic And Academic Needs Of At Risk Urban Youth | 2021 |
| Family Advocates | $2,069 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services | 2021 |
| Challenging Heights | $160,000 | North Kaneshie, GHANA, GH | Community Services | 2021 |
| Fristers | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | $50,500 | Tustin, CA, US | Community Services- | 2020 |
| The Momentum Group Dba Create Common Good | $15,000 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Thorn | $75,000 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | Community Services-combat Child Trafficking And Pronography | 2020 |
| Youth Employment Services Of The Harbor Area | $15,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Assistance League Of Boise Idaho | $7,500 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services-clothing To Low Income School Children | 2020 |
| Boise Rescue Mission | $15,000 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services-housing And Services To Women & Children | 2020 |
| Hope Harbor | $10,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Community Services-shelter For At Risk Teen Boys | 2020 |
| Miracles For Kids | $15,250 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services-emergency Assistance For Critical Ill Children | 2020 |
| New Pathways For Youth | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Community Services-youth Assistance In Shelters | 2020 |
| The Jesse Tree Of Idaho | $15,500 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services-emergency Rental Assistance | 2020 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Of Southern California | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services-boarding Home For Homeless | 2020 |
| Teen Leadership Foundation | $50,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Services-transitional Housing | 2020 |
| Casa Of Orange County | $7,500 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Community Services-transitional Youth Program | 2020 |
| Chapman Univeristy | $500 | Orange, CA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Family Advocates | $2,069 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Junior Achivement Of Idaho | $1,850 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Junior Achivement Of Orange County | $500 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Keep A Breast Foundation | $300 | Yucca Valley, CA, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club | $1,800 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Project Access | $3,783 | Orange, CA, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Surf & Turf Therapies | $6,240 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| United Way Of Orange County | $2,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Us2ugranda4life | $1,368 | Capistrano Beach, CA, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Working Wardrobes | $639 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Access California Services | $2,700 | Anaheim, CA, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Laurel House Inc | $10,000 | Uniontown, PA, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Assistance League Of Boise Idaho | $10,000 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| New Pathways For Youth Inc | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Community Services-children | 2018 |
| Salt Lake Valley Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Challenging Heights | $100,000 | North Kaneshie, N/A, GH | Community Services | 2018 |
| Colette's Children Home Inc | $10,000 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Destination Caldwell | $5,000 | Caldwell, ID, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Saving Innocence | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Youth Employment Service Of The Harbor Area | $15,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Fristers | $15,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Idaho Foodbank | $10,000 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services-food Banks | 2018 |
| Granite Education Foundation | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Mercy Housing Northwest-idaho Inc | $5,000 | Eagle, ID, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Project Dignity | $10,000 | Garden Grove, CA, US | Community Services-homeless | 2018 |
| Junior Achievement Of Orange County | $685 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| The Joyful Child Foundation | $10,000 | Westminster, CA, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| We Care Of Los Alamitos | $10,000 | Los Alamitos, CA, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Coconino Community College Foundation | $5,000 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Southwest Minority Economic Development | $15,000 | Temecula, CA, US | Community Services-homeless | 2018 |
| Hovde Foundation | $440 | Madison, WI, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Teen Leadership Foundation | $15,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| The Jesse Tree Of Idaho | $15,000 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Wings Of Faith | $100 | Tustin, CA, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Veterans Legal Institute | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Community Services-hunger Relief | 2018 |
| Women's & Children Alliance Inc | $10,000 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Homeless Youth Connection | $10,000 | Avondale, AZ, US | Community Services-homeless | 2018 |
| Colette's Children Home Inc | $10,000 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Assistance League Of Boise Idaho | $10,000 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Of Southern Ca | $25,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Challenging Heights | $99,984 | North Kaneshie, N/A, GH | Community Services | 2017 |
| Food Finders | $25,000 | Lakewood, CA, US | Community Services-food Banks | 2017 |
| Housing Solutions Of Northern Arizona | $15,000 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | Community Services-housing | 2017 |
| Red Feather Development Group | $20,000 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | Community Services-housing | 2017 |
| Southwest Minority Economic Development | $15,000 | Temecula, CA, US | Community Services-homeless | 2017 |
| Veterans Legal Institute | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Cimmunity Services-hunger Relief | 2017 |
| Flagstaff Shelter Services | $7,500 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Fristers | $20,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Women's & Children Alliance Inc | $10,000 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Granite Education Foundation | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Lupus Foundation Of America | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Access California Services | $2,941 | Anaheim, CA, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Thorn | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Atlanta, GA, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Central Orange Coast | $5,735 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Community Services-children | 2017 |
| Destination Caldwell | $5,000 | Caldwell, ID, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Girls Inc | $200 | New York, NY, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Hope House Inc | $350 | Anaheim, CA, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Junior Achievement Of Orange County | $290 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Orangewood Children's Foundation | $100 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Spanaway Parkland Early Risers Lion Club | $300 | Tacoma, WA, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Teen Leadership Foundation | $10,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| The Jesse Tree Of Idaho | $15,000 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| The Momentum Group Dba Create Common Good | $25,000 | Boise, ID, US | Community Services | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation I as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 27-1607730 |
| Website | http://www.sunwestbankfoundation.org |
| Address | 2050 MAIN ST STE 300 Irvine, CA 92614-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation I's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman | Eric Hovde |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Carson Lappetito |
| Executive Director | Nicole Bice |
| Trustee | Kent Smith |
| Trustee | Kara Trebs |
Forms 990-PF
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