David M Sullivan Memorial
David M Sullivan Memorial is a private foundation based in Norwell, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all described as food bank donations.
David M Sullivan Memorial at a glance
In short: David M Sullivan Memorial gave $5K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $500), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $500
- -90.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $72,521
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to David M Sullivan Memorial
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 41 Accord Park Drive, Norwell, MA 02061
Phone: (781) 982-1550
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David M Sullivan Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gather ($500). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire (70%), Washington, DC (20%), and Massachusetts (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How David M Sullivan Memorial gives
- Giving grew 233% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $8K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gather Washington, DC | Food Bank Donation | $500 |
| St Luke the Evangelist Church Washington, DC | Food Bank Donation | $500 |
| Dover Food Pantry Dover, NH | Food Bank Donation | $500 |
| Society of Vincent dePaul Lowell, MA | Food Bank Donation | $500 |
| Community Church of New Boston New Boston, NH | Food Bank Donation | $500 |
| Tower Hill Church Auburn, NH | Food Bank Donation | $500 |
| Sonshine Soup Kitchen Derry, NH | Food Bank Donation | $500 |
| Operation Blessing Inc Portsmouth, NH | Food Bank Donation | $500 |
| Gerry's Food Pantry Rochester, NH | Food Bank Donation | $500 |
| Kingdom Awakening Ministries Kingston, NH | Food Bank Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,521 | $2,885 | $6,365 | $5,000 | 10 | $5,634 | $2,193 | $4,367 |
| 2024 | $76,057 | $2,239 | $6,195 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,555 | $1,599 | $4,456 |
| 2023 | $80,013 | $2,184 | $4,192 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $2,064 | $4,236 |
| 2022 | $82,021 | $12,449 | $2,661 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 | $2,329 | $4,148 |
| 2021 | $72,233 | $8,092 | $9,160 | $8,000 | 3 | $8,000 | $2,971 | $4,071 |
| 2020 | $73,301 | $1,936 | $7,021 | $6,000 | 1 | — | $1,819 | $4,126 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David M Sullivan Memorial reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported food-related organizations, including food pantries and a soup kitchen. For example, Sonshine Soup Kitchen describes its mission as providing free meals for people in need; Operation Blessing Inc says it provides food and other assistance to needy families in the Seacoast area; and Gather Inc describes a mission centered on access to Jewish life.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $5,000 through 10 grants. Each grant was $500. Recipients included Gather in Washington, DC; St Luke the Evangelist Church in Washington, DC; Dover Food Pantry in Dover, New Hampshire; Society of Vincent dePaul in Lowell, Massachusetts; and Sonshine Soup Kitchen and Operation Blessing Inc in New Hampshire. Each of the listed 2025 grants was $500 and described as a food bank donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul J Sullivan as president, Robert D Sullivan as treasurer, Maureen Cullity as secretary, and Roberta S Sullivan as director.
David M Sullivan Memorial is led by paul j sullivan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
paul j sullivan
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta S Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Cullity
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert d sullivan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David M Sullivan Memorial
How much does David M Sullivan Memorial give each year?
David M Sullivan Memorial gave $5K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is David M Sullivan Memorial's typical grant size?
David M Sullivan Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David M Sullivan Memorial give grants?
David M Sullivan Memorial gives mostly in New Hampshire: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does David M Sullivan Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on David M Sullivan Memorial's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Bank Donation" (10 grants).
Who are David M Sullivan Memorial's largest grantees?
David M Sullivan Memorial's largest 2025 grantees include Gather ($500), St Luke the Evangelist Church ($500) and Dover Food Pantry ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David M Sullivan Memorial?
David M Sullivan Memorial reported $73K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David M Sullivan Memorial fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported food-related organizations, including food pantries and a soup kitchen. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David M Sullivan Memorial?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David M Sullivan Memorial's EIN?
David M Sullivan Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4330823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does David M Sullivan Memorial accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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