Sullivan Community Education Foundation
The mission of the Sullivan Community Education Foundation is to promote and improve lifelong learning opportunities in our community and schools.
Sullivan Community Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Sullivan Community Education Foundation gave $51K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,888
- +75.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,888
- +75.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,888
- Total assets
- $575,669
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sullivan Community Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sullivan CUSD #300 ($51K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Sullivan Community Education Foundation gives
- Giving grew 270% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $51K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan CUSD #300 Sullivan, IL | Support the local school district | $50,888 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $575,669 | $72,647 | $63,670 | $50,888 | 1 | $26,820 |
| 2023 | $566,692 | $57,111 | $38,056 | $28,922 | 1 | $27,556 |
| 2022 | $547,637 | $24,744 | $47,471 | $28,846 | 1 | $10,941 |
| 2021 | $570,364 | $158,663 | $57,213 | $13,760 | 1 | $32,404 |
| 2020 | $468,914 | $40,089 | $43,978 | $32,610 | 1 | $9,389 |
| 2019 | $472,803 | $45,215 | $48,098 | $28,861 | 1 | $11,116 |
About Sullivan Community Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sullivan Community Education Foundation is a public charity, based in Sullivan, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $576K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $51K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sullivan Community Education Foundation is led by Grant Wade, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Grant Wade
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty Jo Emel
Trustee
Chairman → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Elder
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurrie Minor
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Parish
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Schaljo
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Walk
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Florey
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Sherwood
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Batman
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jill Inman
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Wiley
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Richard Glazebrook (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Erik Stollard (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Peggy Hargis (2019–2020) — Trustee
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 Sullivan Community Education Foundation
How much does Sullivan Community Education Foundation give each year?
Sullivan Community Education Foundation gave $51K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $29K across 1 grant.
How large is Sullivan Community Education Foundation?
Sullivan Community Education Foundation reported $576K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $73K.
Where does Sullivan Community Education Foundation operate?
Sullivan Community Education Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Sullivan Community Education Foundation's EIN?
Sullivan Community Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1350588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Sullivan Community Education Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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