Sullivan Family Foundation Inc
Sullivan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Lutherville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $148K. Net investment income was $428K.
Sullivan Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sullivan Family Foundation Inc gave $148K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $147,500
- +136.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,071
- +34.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,351,112
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sullivan Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities ($58K). Together the top 7 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 20 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sullivan Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 168% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 241% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $148K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Alexandria, VA | Funding for Educational Programs | $57,500 |
| Innovation Works Baltimore, MD | Funding for Educational Programs | $50,000 |
| Archdiocese of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Funding for Educational Programs | $20,000 |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute Inc Baltimore, MD | Funding for Educational Programs | $5,000 |
| The Highlands School Bel Air, MD | Funding for Educational Programs | $5,000 |
| Troon Scholarship Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Funding for Educational Programs | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Funding for Educational Programs | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,351,112 | $791,716 | $155,936 | $147,500 | 7 | $147,500 | $427,836 | $61,212 |
| 2023 | $1,063,736 | $248,376 | $79,767 | $62,500 | 4 | $62,500 | $239,759 | $46,868 |
| 2022 | $895,748 | $443,670 | $79,753 | $73,000 | 6 | $73,000 | $433,521 | $25,902 |
| 2021 | $532,275 | $62,819 | $62,716 | $55,000 | 1 | $55,000 | $60,783 | $37,031 |
| 2020 | $532,172 | $80,241 | $64,000 | $60,000 | 2 | — | $79,691 | $31,076 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sullivan Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sullivan Family Foundation Inc is led by Michael D. Sullivan, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael D. Sullivan
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean M. Sullivan
Trustee & V.p.
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheelah S. Lopez
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Family Foundation Inc
How much does Sullivan Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Sullivan Family Foundation Inc gave $148K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $63K across 4 grants.
What is Sullivan Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sullivan Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $21,071, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sullivan Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Sullivan Family Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (39%) and Arizona (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does Sullivan Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Sullivan Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funding for Educational Programs" (7 grants).
Who are Sullivan Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sullivan Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Charities ($57,500), Innovation Works ($50,000) and Archdiocese of Phoenix ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sullivan Family Foundation Inc?
Sullivan Family Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Sullivan Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sullivan Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6392050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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