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Private Foundation
SUNLIGHT GIVING
SUNLIGHT GIVING is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in PALO ALTO, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $35.5M, expenses of $27.9M, total assets of $502.5M. Imperigo tracks 2,730 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $175.6M.
EIN: 471820379
PALO ALTO, CA
Private Grantmaking Foundations
NTEE: T20
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$35.5M
Total Expenses$27.9M
Total Assets$502.5M
Grants Given2,730
Grant Total$175.6M
Filing Years2019–2024
Sample Grants Given
LIFEMOVES
GENERAL SUPPORT, $350,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS
$350,000
SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY
GENERAL SUPPORT, $350,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS
$350,000
THE ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC
GENERAL SUPPORT, $300,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS
$300,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAR MONTE INC
GENERAL SUPPORT, $275,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS
$275,000
VALLEY HEALTH FOUNDATION
GENERAL SUPPORT, $275,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS
$275,000
Showing up to 5 of 2,730 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
SECRETARY
Brian Acton
PRESIDENT
Tegan Acton
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.5M | $27.9M | $502.5M |
| 2023 | $39.9M | $31.9M | $471.2M |
| 2022 | $19.7M | $32.3M | $453.4M |
| 2020 | $22.8M | $40.0M | $510.6M |
| 2019 | $29.8M | $30.8M | $484.2M |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $29.8M to $35.5M (+19%), with total assets most recently reported at $502.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, DC, IL, MD, NY.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.