Sunshine Polka-Dot Foundation
Private foundation · San Francisco, CA · EIN 26-2322579 · reported 2023–2025
44grants reported
$8,000median award
$5,000lower quartile
$1,000smallest grant
$962Ktotal paid
2states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 1 of its 44 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $2,000 in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
584 Castro Street 206
San Francisco, CA 94114-2512
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brandeis Marin Promoting and supporting education: Independent K-8 School | San Rafael, CA | $90,000 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING HEALTH ISSUES: HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES | San Francisco, CA | $80,000 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING HEALTH ISSUES: HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES | San Francisco, CA | $80,000 |
| Agricultural Institute of Marin SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS AND REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS | San Rafael, CA | $75,000 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank Promoting and supporting health issues: Human support services | San Francisco, CA | $70,000 |
| Agricultural Institute of Marin SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS AND REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS | San Rafael, CA | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Baykeeper PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING CONSERVATION ISSUES: PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT | Oakland, CA | $50,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING HEALTH ISSUES: HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES | Santa Rosa, CA | $50,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING HEALTH ISSUES: HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES | Santa Rosa, CA | $40,000 |
| San Francisco Baykeeper PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING CONSERVATION ISSUES: PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT | Oakland, CA | $40,000 |
| San Francisco Baykeeper Promoting and supporting conservation issues: Protect the environment | Oakland, CA | $40,000 |
| Brandeis Marin PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING EDUCATION: INDEPENDENT K-8 SCHOOL | San Rafael, CA | $30,025 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank Promoting and supporting health issues: Human support services | Santa Rosa, CA | $30,000 |
| Marin School of the Arts PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING ART EDUCATION | Novato, CA | $25,000 |
| Drew School PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING EDUCATION | San Francisco, CA | $25,000 |
| Marin School of the Arts Promoting and supporting education in the School of Arts | Novato, CA | $25,000 |
| Marin School of the Arts PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING ART EDUCATION | Novato, CA | $25,000 |
| 10000 Degrees PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME BACKGROUNDS | San Rafael, CA | $10,000 |
| Brandeis Marin PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING EDUCATION: INDEPENDENT K-8 SCHOOL | San Rafael, CA | $10,000 |
| Buen Dia Family School PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING EDUCATION | San Francisco, CA | $10,000 |
| 10000 Degrees PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME BACKGROUNDS | San Rafael, CA | $10,000 |
| Buen Dia Family School PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING EDUCATION | San Francisco, CA | $10,000 |
| Center for Domestic Peace PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING SAFETY FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS | San Rafael, CA | $6,000 |
| Center for Domestic Peace PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING SAFETY FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS | San Rafael, CA | $5,000 |
| International Bird Rescue RESCUING WATERBIRDS IN CRISIS: ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE | Fairfield, CA | $5,000 |
| The Marine Mammal Center PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING CONSERVATION ISSUES: ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE | Sausalito, CA | $5,000 |
| Womens Daytime Drop-In Center PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING HEALTH ISSUES: HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES | Berkeley, CA | $5,000 |
| Marin Community Music School PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING EDUCATION | San Anselmo, CA | $5,000 |
| The Marine Mammal Center Promoting and supporting conservation issues: Animal protection and welfare | Sausalito, CA | $5,000 |
| Women's Daytime Drop-In Center Promoting and supporting health issues: Human support services | Berkeley, CA | $5,000 |
| Center for Domestic Peace Promoting and supporting safety for domestic violence victims | San Rafael, CA | $5,000 |
| Buen Dia Family School | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 |
| Herd & Flock ANIMAL SANCTUARY | Vacaville, CA | $5,000 |
| International Bird Rescue RESCUING WATERBIRDS IN CRISIS: ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE | Fairfield, CA | $5,000 |
| The Marine Mammal Center PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING CONSERVATION ISSUES: ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE | Sausalito, CA | $5,000 |
| Womens Daytime Drop-In Center PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING HEALTH ISSUES: HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES | Berkeley, CA | $5,000 |
| International Bird Rescue Rescuing waterbirds in crisis: Animal protection and welfare | Fairfield, CA | $3,000 |
| 10000 Degrees EDUCATION | San Rafael, CA | $3,000 |
| KQED | San Francisco, CA | $3,000 |
| Congregation Berith Shalom PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY AND LEARNING | Troy, NY | $2,000 |
| Marin Humane PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING ANIMAL CARE AND HUMANE EDUCATION | Novato, CA | $2,000 |
| Marin Humane PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING ANIMAL CARE AND HUMANE EDUCATION | Novato, CA | $1,000 |
| Marin Humane Promoting and supporting animal care and humane education | Novato, CA | $1,000 |
| Drawbridge FREE ART PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AT HOMELESS SHELTERS | San Rafael, CA | $1,000 |
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