Sullivan Family Foundation
Sullivan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New Rochelle, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious, health, wildlife, community-service, conservation, and disability-sports organizations.
Sullivan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sullivan Family Foundation gave $17K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $693.5), mostly in New York. 67% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,644
- -29.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $694
- -23.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $365
- Total assets
- $94,276
- +21.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (16 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (78% 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 states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 Linwood Rd, New Rochelle, NY 10804-4327
Phone: (917) 656-0227
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 Sts John and Paul Church ($3K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 18% to recipients in Washington, DC. Recipients in South Carolina, California, and Pennsylvania each received 2%, 1%, and 1%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sullivan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 24 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $492; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $153 first-time, $920 repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 789% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2025) to $24K (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sts John and Paul Church Larchmont, NY | Religious | $3,420 |
| Blood Cancer United Washington, DC | Unrestricted for general use | $3,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund New York, NY | Scientific | $1,692 |
| Cardinals Appeal NY Archdiocese New York, NY | Unrestricted for general use | $1,500 |
| World Conservation Society Bronx, NY | Educational | $1,358 |
| Hope Community Services New Rochelle, NY | Community | $1,100 |
| Bronx River Sound Shore Audubon Mamaroneck, NY | Unrestricted for general use | $851 |
| St Gabriel Church New Rochelle, NY | Religious | $740 |
| RestoreNYC New York, NY | Unrestricted for general use | $540 |
| Achilles International New York, NY | Nonrestricted Donation | $520 |
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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 | $94,276 | $32,635 | $19,913 | $16,644 | 24 | $19,913 | $8,998 | — |
| 2024 | $77,764 | $39,110 | $27,325 | $23,615 | 26 | $27,325 | $9,769 | $3,463 |
| 2023 | $58,290 | $22,138 | $20,624 | $19,693 | 37 | $20,624 | — | $2,728 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Blood Cancer United says its mission is to cure blood cancers and improve patients’ and families’ quality of life. Wild Bird Fund says it provides veterinary care and rehabilitation for New York City wildlife and educates New Yorkers about wildlife. Hope Community Services describes its work as serving disadvantaged people in New Rochelle and surrounding communities. Achilles International says it enables people with disabilities to compete in mainstream athletics and break down barriers at race start lines.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $16,644 through 24 grants. Grants ranged from $25 to $3,420, with a median of $365.
Notable 2025 grants included $3,420 to Sts John and Paul Church in Larchmont, New York; $3,000 to Blood Cancer United in Washington, DC; $1,692 to Wild Bird Fund in New York; $1,500 to Cardinals Appeal NY Archdiocese in New York; $1,358 to World Conservation Society in the Bronx; and $1,100 to Hope Community Services in New Rochelle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James D Sullivan is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Sullivan Family Foundation is led by James D Sullivan, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James D Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $17K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 26 grants.
What is Sullivan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sullivan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $365, and its average grant was $694, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sullivan Family Foundation that year got $492 on average.
Where does Sullivan Family Foundation give grants?
Sullivan Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), New Rochelle, NY (4 grants), Larchmont, NY (3 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Sullivan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Sullivan Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Nonrestricted donation" (8 grants) and "Religious" (6 grants).
Who are Sullivan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sullivan Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sts John and Paul Church ($3,420), Blood Cancer United ($3,000) and Wild Bird Fund ($1,692), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sullivan Family Foundation?
Sullivan Family Foundation reported $94K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $33K.
What does Sullivan Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Blood Cancer United says its mission is to cure blood cancers and improve patients’ and families’ quality of life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sullivan Family Foundation?
The foundation states 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 30-0139641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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