George W Sullivan Foundation
The George W Sullivan Foundation is a private foundation based in Waterloo, New York. Its 2025 IRS filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down; it appears to have stopped grantmaking.
George W Sullivan Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George W Sullivan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation stated on its 2025 final filing that it “does not accept unsolicited requests” and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This filing describes the foundation’s policy, but the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
- Contact
Mailing address: 446 Waterloo-Geneva Road, Waterloo, NY 13165
Phone: (315) 789-7555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George W Sullivan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grantees include organizations in Canandaigua, Rochester, and Penn Yan, New York, and Memphis, Tennessee. These grant locations do not establish a stated geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How George W Sullivan Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20 (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Ontario Arc Foundation Inc Canandaigua, NY | To support the arc of ontario, providing assistance to people with disabilities. | $556,285 |
| Alfred State College Development Fund Inc Alfred, NY | To Support Higher Education. | $299,538 |
| Foodlink Inc Rochester, NY | To Support Food Banks. | $100,000 |
| Camp Good Days & Special Times Inc Mendon, NY | To provide summer camp for children with cancer and other diseases. | $50,000 |
| The F F Thompson Foundation Inc Canandaigua, NY | To Provide Medical Care. | $40,000 |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County Canandaigua, NY | To Support Education. | $30,000 |
| James P Wilmot Foundation Inc Rochester, NY | To Promote Medical Research. | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | To treat children with cancer and other catastrophic conditions. | $20,000 |
| Ontario Children's Foundation (OCF) Canandaigua, NY | To Assist Children in Need. | $10,000 |
| Wease Cares Childrens Fund Rochester, NY | To Provide Financial Assistance to Underprivlieged Children. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,160,784 | $1,160,823 | $1,160,823 | 13 | $1,160,823 | $58 |
| 2023 | $39 | — | — | — | — | — | $2 |
| 2022 | $39 | — | — | — | — | — | $2 |
| 2021 | $39 | — | — | — | — | — | $2 |
| 2020 | $39 | — | $20 | $20 | 1 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address support for people with developmental disabilities, hunger relief, pediatric disease research and treatment, hospice care, and animal welfare.
For example, Friends of Ontario ARC Foundation Inc. describes its mission as raising funds for Ontario ARC’s services for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Foodlink Inc. describes its mission as leveraging food to end hunger and build healthier communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,160,823, an average of approximately $89,294 per grant.
Notable 2024 grants included $556,285 to Friends of Ontario ARC Foundation Inc., $100,000 to Foodlink Inc., and $20,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Other listed grants included $7,500 each to Sunset House Inc. and Keuka Comfort Care Home Inc., and $5,000 to Ontario County Humane Society Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The trustees listed on the 2025 filing are Nancy Grantling, Christopher Grantling, Kyle Grantling, and John Krueger.
George W Sullivan Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Grantling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Krueger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kyle Grantling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Grantling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 George W Sullivan Foundation
What does George W Sullivan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address support for people with developmental disabilities, hunger relief, pediatric disease research and treatment, hospice care, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George W Sullivan Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2025 final filing that it “does not accept unsolicited requests” and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does George W Sullivan Foundation make grants?
The listed 2024 grantees include organizations in Canandaigua, Rochester, and Penn Yan, New York, and Memphis, Tennessee. These grant locations do not establish a stated geographic focus.
What is George W Sullivan Foundation's EIN?
George W Sullivan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1534284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does George W Sullivan Foundation 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 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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