Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family
The Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including schools, health organizations, cultural institutions, and environmental and youth-serving organizations.
Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family at a glance
In short: Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family gave $3.0M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $110K), mostly in Hawaii. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,975,000
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $110,185
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $36,323,435
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family
- 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: Bank Of Hawaii - 111 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 694-4525
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Blood Bank of Hawaii ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 56 grants of 110 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii and 3% went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 27 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $58K; repeat grants $117K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2020) to $3.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Bank of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $250,000 |
| Ma'o Organic Farms Waianae, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $250,000 |
| Iolani School Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $250,000 |
| Punahou School Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $200,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $200,000 |
| Charminade University Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $200,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $150,000 |
| St Francis Health System of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $150,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $100,000 |
| REHAB Foundation Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $100,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,323,435 | $3,368,256 | $3,558,985 | $2,975,000 | 27 | $2,989,641 | $3,083,379 | $3,262,909 |
| 2023 | $36,514,164 | $12,940,929 | $3,162,116 | $2,930,000 | 26 | $3,054,151 | $12,868,106 | $3,138,875 |
| 2022 | $26,735,351 | $2,079,728 | $2,906,368 | $2,670,400 | 19 | $2,865,976 | $2,055,078 | $3,079,197 |
| 2021 | $27,561,991 | $1,350,415 | $2,705,516 | $2,390,000 | 19 | $2,654,244 | $1,319,656 | $2,935,043 |
| 2020 | $28,917,092 | $1,357,082 | $2,616,564 | $2,375,000 | 19 | — | $1,320,263 | $2,604,920 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family reported a distributable amount of $3.3M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions cover a range of activities. For example, Blood Bank of Hawaii says its mission is to meet Hawaii patients’ transfusion needs with safe, high-quality products from volunteer donors. The Honolulu Museum of Art says it creates experiences through the study, preservation, presentation, and creation of art. Bishop Museum says it inspires the community and visitors through the exploration, celebration, and perpetuation of Hawaii and the Pacific’s history, culture, and environment.
Education is represented among the grantees as well. Punahou School describes a mission centered on helping students discover their purpose and kuleana to Hawaii and the world; Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation says it provides scholarships for high school seniors to attend a four-year college. Hawaii Nature Center says it connects children and families to nature to build community and shape a more sustainable future.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $2,975,000. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $250,000, with a median of $100,000. All purposes shown for the largest listed grants were “Unrestricted Gift.”
The largest 2024 grants included $250,000 each to Blood Bank of Hawaii, Ma'o Organic Farms, and Iolani School; $200,000 each to Punahou School, Honolulu Museum of Art, and Charminade University; and $150,000 each to Kapiolani Health Foundation and St Francis Health System of Hawaii. Other listed grants included $100,000 to Stanford University, REHAB Foundation, Bishop Museum, and Kupu Hawaii Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick Sullivan, Elliot Loden, Jenai Wall, Kathleen Wo, and Colleen Sullivan as trustees.
Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elliot Loden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Colleen Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenai Wall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Wo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $84K, to Elliot Loden (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family
How much does Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family give each year?
Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family gave $3.0M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 26 grants.
What is Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family's typical grant size?
Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $110,185, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family that year got $58K on average.
Where does Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family give grants?
Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family gives mostly in Hawaii: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (24 grants).
Does Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family's largest grantees?
Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family's largest 2024 grantees include Blood Bank of Hawaii ($250,000), Ma'o Organic Farms ($250,000) and Iolani School ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family?
Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family reported $36.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions cover a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family?
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 Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family's EIN?
Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1259090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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