Sunflower Foundation is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sunflower Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Sunflower Foundation generated $126.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $121.5k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.9%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Sunflower Foundation has awarded 118 individual grants totaling $397,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION LIMITS ITS ACTIVITIES TO GRANTMAKING AND CORRESPONDENCE WITH CURRENT AND PAST GRANTEES. TWELVE GRANTS WERE MADE THIS YEAR, AFTER CONSIDERING MANY REQUESTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Parker President | 10 | $44,500 | |
David L Peri CFO | 1 | $0 | |
Robin Wright Executive Direc | 20 | $0 | |
Michael Ansara Director | 0.15 | $0 | |
Liz Savage Director | 0.15 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $36,355 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $1,171 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $1,171 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $1,171 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $88,614 |
| Total Revenue | $126,140 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $44,500 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $1,350 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $6,040 |
| Depreciation | $104 |
| Occupancy | $6,000 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $621 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $7,787 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $73,902 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $47,600 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $121,502 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $121,268 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,041,655 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $23,176 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $763,959 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $403 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,950,461 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $18,501 |
| Total liabilities | $18,501 |
Over the last fiscal year, Sunflower Foundation has awarded $47,600 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE TIDES FOUNDATION PURPOSE: VOTERS RIGHTS | $5,000 |
NEWVOTERS PROJECT PURPOSE: ORGANIZES IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL NON PARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION PROGAMS IN 16 STATES. | $3,000 |
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF SOUTHERN CALIF PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM, "MARGARET PARKER SOCIAL JUSTICE LECTURE SERIES", A BIANNUAL EVENT ESTABLISHED TO INSPIRE WOMEN & MEN TO LIVE THEIR LIVES AND ORGANIZE THE LIFE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE. | $3,000 |
KCBX PURPOSE: IMMIGRANT AND MIGRANT FARM WORKER ISSUES IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY. | $6,600 |
PROJECT ON YOUTH AND NON-MILITAREY PURPOSE: EDUCATE LATINO YOUTH TO NON MILITARY OPPORTUNITIES AS COLLEGE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL. | $3,000 |
NEW GEORGIA PROJECT PURPOSE: GENEAL | $5,000 |