Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation
The Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation is a private foundation based in Stuart, Florida. It made a final distribution of its assets by May 31, 2024, after winding up its affairs under a plan of complete liquidation and dissolution.
Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation at a glance
In short: Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation gave $276K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $276K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $276,322
- -94.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -98.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $276,322
- +290.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $276,322
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Se Central Parkway 210, Stuart, FL 34994
Phone: (772) 283-3838
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Community Foundation Martin - St Lucie - Susan R Sullivan Fund ($276K).
Grant Size Distribution
281 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 273 grants of 281 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $276K (2024) to $5.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation Martin - St Lucie - Susan R Sullivan Fund Stuart, FL | Donor Advised Fund - Susan R. Sullivan Fund | $276,322 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that its dissolution documents and plan were adopted on September 1, 2023, and that it completed its final distribution of assets as of May 31, 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $-479,215 | $307,758 | $276,322 | 1 | $290,939 | — | $4,443 |
| 2023 | $786,973 | $412,580 | $5,096,189 | $4,950,900 | 70 | $5,006,419 | $267,833 | $197,320 |
| 2022 | $5,473,946 | $878,299 | $754,045 | $521,390 | 79 | $584,939 | $772,556 | $252,993 |
| 2021 | $5,346,703 | $721,627 | $571,520 | $415,500 | 68 | $477,743 | $429,292 | $255,431 |
| 2020 | $5,229,856 | $251,341 | $636,409 | $464,800 | 63 | — | $144,892 | $276,633 |
| 2019 | $5,605,953 | $283,915 | $611,782 | $451,000 | 64 | — | $164,580 | $286,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $276,322. The grant went to The Community Foundation Martin - St Lucie - Susan R Sullivan Fund, for a donor-advised fund. In 2023, it reported 70 grants totaling $4,950,900. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 1 grant totaling $276,322.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan R Sullivan as president/director; Lisa E Chiavetta as secretary; William C Fowler as treasurer; and Jennifer S McKay, Gieriet S Bowen, John W Sullivan Jr, J Bolton Sullivan II, and Kathleen B Sullivan as directors.
Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation is led by Susan R. Sullivan, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan R. Sullivan
President & Director
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$30K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Gieriet S. Bowen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2024)
J. Bolton Sullivan II
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Jennifer S. McKay
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2024)
John W. Sullivan Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Kathleen B. Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Lisa E. Chiavetta
Secretary
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$35K (2019) → $0 (2024)
William C. Fowler
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $27K, to Lisa E Chiavetta (Secretary). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation
How much does Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation give each year?
Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation gave $276K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.0M across 70 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
Where does Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in Florida.
How much is Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation's EIN?
Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2612047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Susan R and John W Sullivan Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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