Sulentic Family Foundation
Sulentic Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports $525,824 in grants to 26 charitable organizations and states that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
Sulentic Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sulentic Family Foundation gave $526K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $525,824
- +23.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,224
- +75.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,693,303
- +37.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (5 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (52% 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 Sulentic Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sulentic Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornerstone Baptist Church ($109K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $374K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($60,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 182 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (52%), California (17%), Iowa (15%), New York (5%), and North Carolina (4%). The listed grants also include recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sulentic Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 25 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $426K (2023) to $1.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $526K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Baptist Church Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $105,514 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | the South Central Region to be used in support of the prison puppy raising programs at Carswell, Bryan, Bastrop and Beaumont; to one program in Phoenix, the South West Region, to be used in support of a service team that contains a dog raised in one of the SCR prison programs | $60,000 |
| Dallas Wind Symphony Dallas, TX | Youth Education Programs | $60,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $60,000 |
| Baylor Health Care System Foundation Dallas, TX | The Orthopedic Residency Program | $25,000 |
| Child Mind Institute Inc New York, NY | In support of two initiatives - School & Community Programs and the Healthy Brain Network | $25,000 |
| Dallas Childrens Advocacy Center Dallas, TX | DCAC Lecture Series for Training | $25,000 |
| Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation Durham, NC | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Heroes and Horses Inc Virginia City, MT | to be directed to Program Costs and to be directed to the Pillars of Change capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Khan Academy Inc Mountain View, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing also includes a request to treat estimated tax payments as timely and abate a $16 penalty, stating that the underpayment was due to reasonable cause.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,693,303 | $2,443,673 | $603,342 | $525,824 | 26 | $597,941 | $446,018 | $385,257 |
| 2023 | $4,852,972 | $98,408 | $488,996 | $426,077 | 37 | $483,682 | $268,281 | $327,932 |
| 2022 | $5,243,560 | $693,858 | $677,650 | $620,644 | 37 | $672,873 | $246,733 | $323,125 |
| 2021 | $5,227,352 | $212,890 | $626,071 | $569,968 | 43 | $620,328 | $206,848 | $376,842 |
| 2020 | $5,640,533 | $1,389,537 | $1,810,302 | $1,738,995 | 39 | — | $378,815 | $294,901 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sulentic Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $385K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing’s purpose statement refers to the Melton Foundation rather than the Sulentic Family Foundation. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including music education, disability services, children’s mental health, health care, child advocacy, biodiversity, veterans’ programs, and education.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Dallas Winds says it brings musicians and audiences together to celebrate American band music and is dedicated to music education. Canine Companions for Independence says it provides trained service dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities at no cost to clients. The Child Mind Institute says it works to improve the lives of children and families affected by mental health and learning disorders. Baylor Health Care System Foundation says it supports Baylor Scott & White Health and its patient care, research, and educational objectives. Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center says it provides a coordinated approach to child abuse cases and cases involving children who witnessed violent crimes. The E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation says it promotes biodiversity research and education to support preservation. Heroes and Horses says it serves combat veterans through a program centered on the horse-human connection and other wellness approaches. Khan Academy describes its mission as providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 26 grants totaling $525,824. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $105,514, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $105,514 to Cornerstone Baptist Church for general and unrestricted purposes, noted as an in-kind grant; $60,000 to Canine Companions for Independence for prison puppy-raising programs and support for a service team; $60,000 to Dallas Wind Symphony for youth education programs; and $60,000 to Iowa State University Foundation for the Sulentic Family Success Grant Fund and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Excellence Fund.
Other reported grants included $25,000 each to Baylor Health Care System Foundation for its Orthopedic Residency Program, Child Mind Institute for two initiatives, and Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center for training; $20,000 each to E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, Heroes and Horses, and Khan Academy; and $10,000 to 4word and Council Bluffs Schools Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Sulentic as president and director, Judy Moses as secretary and director, and Bob James, Frank Piasta, Susan Sulentic, and Ellie Katherine Sulentic Benjamin as directors.
Sulentic Family Foundation is led by Robert Sulentic, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Sulentic
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Moses
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Bob James
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellie Katherine Sulentic Benjamin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Sulentic
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Piasta
Director
On filings since 2021
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $33K, to Judy Moses (Sec, Dir).
Frequently asked questions about Sulentic Family Foundation
How much does Sulentic Family Foundation give each year?
Sulentic Family Foundation gave $526K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $426K across 37 grants.
What is Sulentic Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sulentic Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,224, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sulentic Family Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Sulentic Family Foundation give grants?
Sulentic Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and Iowa (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (14 grants).
Does Sulentic Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 42% of Sulentic Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sulentic Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sulentic Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cornerstone Baptist Church ($108,514 across 2 grants), Canine Companions for Independence ($60,000) and Dallas Wind Symphony ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($60,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sulentic Family Foundation?
Sulentic Family Foundation reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $598K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $385K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sulentic Family Foundation fund?
The filing’s purpose statement refers to the Melton Foundation rather than the Sulentic Family Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sulentic Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sulentic Family Foundation's EIN?
Sulentic Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8025263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sulentic Family 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 October 2026.
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