James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation
JAMES & RITA SULLIVAN FAMILY is a private foundation based in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. It supports charitable organizations and their programs through grantmaking; its 2024 filing describes contributions to various charitable organizations in support of their programs.
James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation gave $96K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,100
- +70.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,826
- +55.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $9,580
- +190.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 39-09 Wenonah Drive, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Phone: (201) 791-2599
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Annes Church ($19K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 171 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New Jersey received 60% of grant dollars and recipients in New York received 28%. Smaller shares went to recipients in Florida (3%), Alabama (2%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 34 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2023) to $206K (2021). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes Church Fair Lawn, NJ | Funds to Benefit Educ or Dis | $19,000 |
| Lifenet Newark, NJ | Funds to Benefit Educ & Dis. | $8,000 |
| Sisters of St Dominic Caldwell, NJ | Funds to Benefit Educ. & Dis. | $6,000 |
| Sponsors Corner Inc Port Jervis, NY | To Benefit Educ or Disablied | $6,000 |
| Several Sources Shelter Ramsey, NJ | Funds to Benefit Educ or Dis | $5,000 |
| Partnership Schools New York, NY | Funds to Benefit Education | $4,500 |
| St Johns Univ Athletics Queens, NY | Funds to Benefit Educ or Dis | $4,500 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | Funds to Benefit Educ or Dis | $4,000 |
| Cardinal Hayes HS Bronx, NY | Funds to Benefit Educ or Disabled | $3,500 |
| Archbishop Annual Appeal Newark, NJ | Funds to Benefit Religious Svcs | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,580 | $102,328 | $96,530 | $96,100 | 34 | $96,530 | $8 |
| 2023 | $3,298 | $54,888 | $56,955 | $56,500 | 31 | $56,955 | $12 |
| 2022 | $5,003 | $141,917 | $148,545 | $148,000 | 37 | $148,545 | — |
| 2021 | $10,785 | $210,000 | $208,708 | $206,300 | 38 | $206,735 | — |
| 2020 | $9,493 | $139,045 | $147,875 | $147,500 | 31 | — | $88,670 |
| 2019 | $17,476 | $49,185 | $94,275 | $93,900 | 35 | — | $48,810 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is giving to various charitable organizations in support of their programs. Its 2024 grants include stated purposes related to education, disability support, and religious services, as well as grants to organizations whose work includes child welfare, adoption, health care, food assistance, and support for children with specialized needs.
Among the grantees, LifeNet describes its mission as preventing cruelty to children through training, speaking engagements, and educational programs. Downey Side describes itself as a full-service adoption agency for older homeless children ages 7 to 17. Children’s Specialized Hospital says it raises funds to support its foundation and organizations with similar purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $96,100. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $19,000, with a median of $2,000.
Its largest reported grants included St Annes Church in Fair Lawn, New Jersey ($19,000); LifeNet in Newark, New Jersey ($8,000); Sisters of St Dominic in Caldwell, New Jersey ($6,000); Sponsors Corner Inc. in Port Jervis, New York ($6,000); Several Sources Shelter in Ramsey, New Jersey ($5,000); Partnership Schools in New York, New York ($4,500); St Johns University Athletics in Queens, New York ($4,500); Covenant House in New York, New York ($4,000); and Cardinal Hayes HS in the Bronx, New York ($3,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James F Sullivan as president. Trustees are Rita Sullivan, Daniel Sullivan, James F Sullivan Jr, Tara Harris, and Christine Johnson.
James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation is led by James F. Sullivan, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James F. Sullivan
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christine Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Daniel Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James F. Sullivan Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rita Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tara Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation
How much does James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation give each year?
James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation gave $96K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 31 grants.
What is James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,826, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation give grants?
James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Fair Lawn, NJ (2 grants), Newark, NJ (2 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funds to Benefit Educ or Dis" (17 grants), "Funds to Benefit Educ or Disaster" (4 grants) and "Funds to Benefit Religious Svcs" (3 grants).
Who are James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Annes Church ($19,000), Lifenet ($8,000) and Sisters of St Dominic ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation?
James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $102K.
What does James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is giving to various charitable organizations in support of their programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation's EIN?
James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3734103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does James & Rita Sullivan Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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