Sullivan Family Foundation
The Sullivan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including science and health, history, education, and the arts.
Sullivan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sullivan Family Foundation gave $91K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Virginia. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,040
- -14.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,503
- -45.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $825
- Total assets
- $1,213,816
- -8.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sullivan Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5287 N Powers Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 943-1024
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sullivan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Researchamerica ($75K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 95 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, reported grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (88%), Georgia (9%), Mississippi (2%), Washington, D.C. (1%), and Massachusetts (1%). Percentages are as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sullivan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $575 repeat.
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 476% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $217K (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Researchamerica Arlington, VA | Advocate for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. | $75,000 |
| University of Virginia Alumni Association Charlottesville, VA | To ignite lifelong engagement, strengthen the bonds among hoos (uva students and alumni), anddeepenpride and love of the university. | $5,000 |
| Georgia Historical Society Savannah, GA | To use the power of our shared history to offer all americans new and deeper perspectives on the past and present. | $2,500 |
| Grady Hospital Foundation Atlanta, GA | To sustain excellence in patient care, foster medical innovation, train medical professionals, and improve the overall health of our community. | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Blues Foundation Jackson, MS | To Support Blues Initiatives Throughout the State | $1,500 |
| Heroes Saints Legends Wesley Atlanta, GA | To Create Communities of Connection, Well-Being and Promise. | $1,250 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta, GA | To Create a Community in Concert. | $1,000 |
| Atlanta History Center Atlanta, GA | To connect people, culture, and history to cultivate understanding of our shared history. | $650 |
| National Academy of Medicine Washington, DC | Health for EVERYONE,EVERYWHERE. | $500 |
| National Museum of African American History Washington, DC | The national museum of african American history and culture captures and shares theunvarnished truthof african American history and culture. We connectstories, scholarship, art, and artifactsfrom the past and present to illuminate the contributions, struggles, and triumphs that haveshaped our nation. We forge new and compelling avenues for audiences to experience thearc of living history. | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,213,816 | $-7,820 | $102,250 | $91,040 | 14 | $95,098 | — | $19,965 |
| 2024 | $1,323,886 | $-2,434 | $119,916 | $106,350 | 9 | $111,489 | — | $22,809 |
| 2023 | $1,446,236 | $-25,549 | $35,009 | $26,116 | 11 | $26,991 | $3,534 | $25,777 |
| 2022 | $583,161 | $8,998 | $133,080 | $124,440 | 22 | $125,140 | $53,303 | $42,110 |
| 2021 | $1,060,086 | $212,722 | $228,550 | $217,150 | 39 | $217,150 | $10,692 | $62,093 |
| 2020 | $1,453,450 | $1,046,699 | $74,213 | $67,275 | 20 | — | $2,363 | $48,936 |
| 2019 | $610,395 | $44,964 | $83,071 | $76,870 | 59 | — | $39,913 | $29,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sullivan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for science advocacy, medical care and research, university alumni engagement, historical education, music, theater, and community well-being.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The Georgia Historical Society says it collects, examines, and teaches Georgia history through education and research. Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse describes itself as a professional nonprofit theater dedicated to inspiring, enriching, and entertaining its island community. The American Academy of Arts & Sciences says it honors excellence and convenes leaders to examine ideas and address issues of importance to the nation and the world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $91,040. Grant amounts ranged from $55 to $75,000, with a median of $825.
The largest reported grant was $75,000 to ResearchAmerica, whose stated purpose was to advocate for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. Other notable grants included $5,000 to the University of Virginia Alumni Association; $2,500 each to the Georgia Historical Society and Grady Hospital Foundation; and $1,500 to the Mississippi Blues Foundation. The foundation also reported grants to organizations including the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra ($1,000), Atlanta History Center ($650), National Academy of Medicine ($500), and Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse ($250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Louis W. Sullivan as president, Halsted Sullivan as CFO, and Paul J. Sullivan as secretary.
Sullivan Family Foundation is led by Louis W. Sullivan, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Louis W. Sullivan
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Halsted Sullivan
CFO
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul J. Sullivan
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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
How much does Sullivan Family Foundation give each year?
Sullivan Family Foundation gave $91K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $106K across 9 grants.
What is Sullivan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sullivan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $825, and its average grant was $6,503, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sullivan Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Sullivan Family Foundation give grants?
Sullivan Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Sullivan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Sullivan Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sullivan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sullivan Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Researchamerica ($75,000), University of Virginia Alumni Association ($5,000) and Georgia Historical Society ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sullivan Family Foundation?
Sullivan Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sullivan Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for science advocacy, medical care and research, university alumni engagement, historical education, music, theater, and community well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sullivan Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2024 IRS filing that it 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 Sullivan Family Foundation's EIN?
Sullivan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1294722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Sullivan 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work Sullivan Family 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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Grantable. (2026). Sullivan Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sullivan-family-foundation-morg_2878c9d2e36f4a1db7f5248c155e1720
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