Sullivan Foundation
Sullivan Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $26,890 through 12 grants to charitable organizations, with recipients in California, New York, and Washington, DC.
Sullivan Foundation at a glance
In short: Sullivan Foundation gave $27K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,890
- -33.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,241
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,400
- Total assets
- $135,028
- -6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (86% 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 Sullivan 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. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 323 North Mapleton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90077-3540
Phone: (310) 275-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sullivan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Husky Haven ($9K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to New York, and 5% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sullivan Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $603; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 413% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2024) to $87K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Husky Haven Palmdale, CA | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Partners in Care Foundation San Fernando, CA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $2,375 |
| Fetching Retrievers Rescue Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Chase Foundation Encino, CA | Unrestricted | $1,915 |
| Desert Community Foundation Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $1,400 |
| Trout Unlimited Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,400 |
| Notre Dame High School Sherman Oaks, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Eisenhower Rancho Mirage, CA | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Our Lady of Grace Encino, CA | Unrestricted | $200 |
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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 | $135,028 | $21,535 | $30,470 | $26,890 | 12 | $26,890 | $19,976 | $6,515 |
| 2023 | $143,963 | $16,823 | $42,999 | $40,475 | 15 | $40,475 | $14,299 | $7,758 |
| 2022 | $170,139 | $22,466 | $89,615 | $86,750 | 18 | $86,750 | $19,601 | $10,086 |
| 2021 | $237,288 | $26,396 | $29,609 | $26,950 | 8 | — | $23,837 | $11,541 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sullivan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including animal rescues, a healthcare and community-services organization, charitable foundations, a homelessness-services organization, and other charitable recipients. Partners in Care Foundation describes its mission as improving health outcomes by bridging healthcare and community-based services. Upward Bound House says it works to eliminate homelessness among families with children through housing, supportive services, and advocacy. Desert Community Foundation says it encourages and facilitates charitable giving in desert communities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $26,890. Grants ranged from $100 to $9,000, with a median of $1,400. Larger awards included $9,000 to Husky Haven, $7,500 to Partners in Care Foundation, $2,375 to Tunnel to Towers, and $2,000 to Fetching Retrievers Rescue. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gerald J Sullivan and Wendy D Sullivan as directors.
Sullivan Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald J Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Wendy D Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Foundation
How much does Sullivan Foundation give each year?
Sullivan Foundation gave $27K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 15 grants.
What is Sullivan Foundation's typical grant size?
Sullivan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,400, and its average grant was $2,241, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sullivan Foundation that year got $603 on average.
Where does Sullivan Foundation give grants?
Sullivan Foundation gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (9%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Encino, CA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Sullivan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sullivan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sullivan Foundation's largest grantees?
Sullivan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Husky Haven ($9,000), Partners in Care Foundation ($7,500) and Tunnel to Towers ($2,375), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sullivan Foundation?
Sullivan Foundation reported $135K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sullivan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including animal rescues, a healthcare and community-services organization, charitable foundations, a homelessness-services organization, and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sullivan 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 Foundation's EIN?
Sullivan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6318390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Sullivan 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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