About Sun Angel Foundation
The Sun Devil Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the primary fundraising arm for Sun Devil Athletics dedicated to providing resources that allow Sun Devil student-athletes to excel in competition, in the classroom and beyond by funding scholarships, facilities, academic programs and holistic development.
Focus Areas
Collegiate athleticsStudent-athlete scholarshipsAthletic facilitiesAthlete health and well-beingAcademic support
Funding Style
program supportgeneral/operating supportunrestricted or flexible funding
About Sun Angel Foundation
Sun Angel Foundation’s recent giving is dominated by multimillion-dollar program support to Arizona State University in Tempe, including a $17,165,467 grant in 2025, a $13,889,135 grant in 2024, and an $8,084,143 grant in 2023. That pattern points to a funder centered on Sun Devil Athletics and the internal units that support student-athletes, rather than a broad external grants portfolio. The foundation’s listed focus areas include collegiate athletics, student-athlete scholarships, athletic facilities, athlete health and well-being, and academic support, with philosophy tags that emphasize program support and unrestricted or flexible funding. Its named program vehicles show how the dollars are organized: Program Support & Named Funds for units such as 942 Crew, Letterwinners, Spirit Squad, Marching Band, and the Office of Student-Athlete Development, along with sport-specific giving through Sun Devil Club and the annual scholarship fund. The recent-grants list also includes support for the Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission and general support for the ASU Foundation and the McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative Foundation, but the grant history is overwhelmingly tied to Arizona State University. The foundation is led by Chris Michaels.
What Sun Angel Foundation Funds
At the core of Sun Angel Foundation’s work is collegiate athletics. The largest recent grants went to Arizona State University for program support, showing a funding model built around athletics operations and student-athlete resources. Student-athlete scholarships are another clear priority. The Sun Devil Club annual scholarship fund is described as supplementing Sun Devil Athletics’ scholarships for ASU student-athletes across varsity sports, with support extending to tuition, academic programs, and resources that enhance the student-athlete experience. The foundation also backs internal athletics units and team-specific needs. Program Support & Named Funds includes giving initiatives for 942 Crew, Letterwinners, Spirit Squad, Marching Band, and the Office of Student-Athlete Development, while sport-specific giving through Sun Devil Club is used for operational budgets, equipment, facilities, and team needs. Academic support and athlete health and well-being appear in the foundation’s stated focus areas, alongside athletic facilities.
How Sun Angel Foundation Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$6.9M
Total Assets
$33.1M
Total Revenue
$16.7M
Total Expenses
$10.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $14K and $12.4M, with a median of $4.1M.
25th Percentile
$14K
Median
$4.1M
75th Percentile
$12.4M
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
CHRIS MICHAELS
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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