The Sundancer Foundation

EIN 87-0913452 · DE · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in CT, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The Sundancer Foundation based in DE paid 7 grants totaling $126.5K to 4 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $35K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN INC, COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS PROJECT INCORPORATED, and FORDHAM UNIVERSITY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$359,096
Giving (latest yr)
$126,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
4
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Community Soup Kitchen Inc$110,000
  • Community Mindfulness Project Incorporated$10,000
  • Fordham University$5,000
  • Central Connecticut Coast Young Mens Christian Ass$1,500

Where grants went

  • Connecticut$121,500 · 6 grants
  • New York$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (7)

Community Soup Kitchen Inc
New Haven, CT
General & Unrestricted
$35,000
Community Soup Kitchen Inc
New Haven, CT
To support the CSK Closing the Meal Gap Plan in Fair Haven
$30,000
Community Soup Kitchen Inc
New Haven, CT
To support of efforts related to Closing the Meal Gap plan
$25,000
Community Soup Kitchen Inc
New Haven, CT
Charitable Event
$20,000
Community Mindfulness Project Incorporated
Ridgefield, CT
General & Unrestricted
$10,000
Fordham University
New York, NY
Men's Soccer Golf Outing and Alumni of ESPO Commodities
$5,000
Central Connecticut Coast Young Mens Christian Ass
New Haven, CT
2025 Sweat for a Cause Gold Sponsorship
$1,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The Sundancer Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, The Sundancer Foundation reported 7 itemized grants totaling $126.5K. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $35K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN INC, COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS PROJECT INCORPORATED, FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, among 4 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Sundancer Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

The Sundancer Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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