John J Sullivan Jr Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker OVERLAND PARK, KS EIN: 74-2815203

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

-13.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+8.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John J Sullivan Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $629K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Kansas $460K (47%)

Missouri $457K (46%)

Michigan $27K (3%)

Texas $18K (2%)

District of Columbia $4K (0%)

Arizona $4K (0%)

Colorado $4K (0%)

Connecticut $3K (0%)

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States

Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Illinois Kansas Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaAtchisonBaltimoreBoca RatonCarrolltonCharlottesvilleChattanoogaChicagoClydeConceptionDallasDenverEsmontFairwayFort ScottFort WorthFriscoGilbertGrand RapidsHillsdale

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Notre Dame De Sion ($34,000), Kansans for Life ($13,000), Cure of Ars ($11,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ABNORMAL SOCIETY KANSAS CITY, MO	FINCL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE ORG.	$5,000
ACTON INSTITUTE GRAND RAPIDS, MI	FINCL SUPPPORT OF GENERAL USE FD	$1,000
ADVICE AND AID PREGNANCY CT SHAWNEE, KS	FINCL SUPPORT FOR GENERAL USE FD	$1,000
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION OVERLAND PARK, KS	FINCL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE ORG.	$8,000
ARCHDIOCESE OF KANSAS CITY IN KS KANSAS CITY, KS	FINCL SUPPORT OF THE ARCDIOCESE	$3,000
BENEDICTINE COLLEGE ATCHISON, KS	FINCL SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL ORG.	$2,500
BENILDE HALL KANSAS CITY, MO	FINCL SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY	$500
BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS KANSAS CITY, MO	FINCL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE ORG.	$2,000
BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL SHAWNEE MISSION, KS	FINCL SUPPORT OF SCHOOL/AUCT/ MAINT.	$2,500
BISHOP SULLIVAN CENTER KANSAS CITY, MO	FINCL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE ORG.	$8,000

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does John J Sullivan Jr Foundation fund?

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

How do I apply for a grant from John J Sullivan Jr Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 123 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $495,250 • Typical award range: $500–$79,800 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Rockhurst High School: $78,500 (financial support of educational organization) • Kansans For Life: $13,000 (financial support of public charity) • St Lawrence Cadogan: $12,000 (financial support of church and school) The foundation made 48 additional grants in 2024 totaling $248,500 beyond those listed above.

Where does John J Sullivan Jr Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kansas, Missouri, and Texas.

What size grants does John J Sullivan Jr Foundation award?

In 2024, John J Sullivan Jr Foundation awarded 94 grants totaling $495K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John J Sullivan Jr Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John J Sullivan Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $629K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.