Sunflower Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting civil rights, social justice, and voter education initiatives. Its mission focuses on empowering communities through general operating support for various nonprofit organizations that promote social justice and civic engagement. The foundation particularly emphasizes issues affecting marginalized populations, including immigrant and migrant farm workers, and aims to enhance youth development opportunities. It provides funding to a diverse range of organizations across multiple states, reflecting a commitment to fostering social equity and community empowerment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize civil rights, social justice, or voter-engagement nonprofits seeking modest general operating support and comfortable submitting a brief written request by mail/phone.
Good Fit
- • Requesting general operating support in the $3K–$10K range
- • Mission alignment with civil rights, social justice, or voter education
- • Willingness to submit a brief written request and exemption letter
- • Organizational scale consistent with small grants and multi-state work
- • Track record that can be summarized succinctly for a rolling review
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in 10 different states, and across the three-year history the foundation funded recipients in multiple states, indicating a multi-state footprint rather than a single-state focus.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 11–13 distinct recipients per year over the observed period, with 13 distinct grantees in 2024 and a mix of repeat and new recipients, showing a broad set of independent beneficiaries for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (five new recipients in 2024 and ten in 2023) and the foundation publishes a rolling application route with a named contact and submission instructions, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
