PARTNERS
The Sun Family Foundation awards grants to organizations that share our values and advance our mission. Grants are only made to organizations that we approach. Since we are a small team, we do not accept unsolicited letters of inquiry or proposals.
Academies for Social Entrepreneurship
The Academies for Social Entrepreneurship creates training and mentoring programs for sustainable, mission-based entities. It plays the role of convener and catalyst, connecting the organizations and people needed to create, grow and celebrate social enterprises.
Detroit Achievement Academy
Detroit Achievement Academy exists to holistically support the education and development of students who have the determination, drive, and skills to shape their own path of high achievement with the ultimate goal of creating civically engaged, joyful citizens who are ready to change the world.
Ednovate - Legacy College Prep Campus
Ednovate students will use their college degrees and careers to make a positive multigenerational change in our community and world. Our goal is that 100% of Ednovate graduates will be accepted into a four-year college, and at least 90% will persist through their freshman year or be on a stable career path. For four years in a row, 100% of Ednovate graduates have been accepted into a four-year college.
OC Census Pooled Fund
The OC Census Fund, administered by Charitable Ventures, will support State and regional efforts to prepare for and conduct outreach to encourage full participation in the 2020 Census in Orange County, with a focus on historically undercounted and Hard-to-Count (HTC) populations.
Tiyya
We provide community support and educational opportunities for families of refugees, immigrants, and displaced Americans. In doing so, we hope to create a community that fosters the development of self-sufficiency, ultimately helping our program participants overcome obstacles and actively participate in society.
Empowered
A national community of teachers collaborating on a better way of teaching K-12 students the skills and perspective needed to compete in the modern marketplace and succeed in life. Established presence (as Youth Entrepreneurs) in Orange County in 2018, impacting thousands of local students each school year.