John J Sullivan Jr Foundation
The John J Sullivan Jr Foundation is a private foundation established in 1997 in Missouri and currently based in Overland Park, Kansas. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking to charitable, educational, and religious organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.4M
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$495K
-6.4% YoY
Grant Count
94
-13.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+8.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily to Roman Catholic agencies and churches and for education. Its funding priorities include:
- Religious organizations and churches
- Educational institutions
- Charitable organizations
- Public charities
Grantmaking
The foundation made 48 additional grants in 2024 totaling $248,500 beyond those listed above.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kansas, Missouri, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $9,439,345
- Total revenues: $1,236,530
- Total expenses: $668,476
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical (2023):
- Total assets: $8.88 million
- Revenue: $360,000
- Expenses: $695,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,439,345 | $8,876,826 | $9,220,409 |
| Revenue | $1,236,530 | $360,133 | $323,527 |
| Expenses | $668,476 | $694,683 | $722,269 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $588,466 | $618,766 | $633,570 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,156,520 | $284,216 | $234,828 |
| Distributable Amount | $628,823 | $578,324 | $583,835 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is administered by trustees John Houlehan and Mark Henke.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HOULEHAN | TRUSTEE | 12 | $49,598 |
| MARK HENKE | TRUSTEE | 12 | $49,598 |
Contact Information
Address: 13220 Metcalf Ave Ste 100, Overland Park, KS 66213-2813
Telephone: 816-360-8639
EIN: 74-2815203
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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