The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial
The declan drumm memorial fund supports organizations that demonstrate substantial local impact in the areas of education and community service
The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial at a glance
In short: The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial gave $682K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $227K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $682,091
- +36.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $227,364
- +36.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $894,299
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Horizons for Youth ($667K). Together the top 3 received $682K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $489K (2021) to $682K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $682K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horizons for Youth Chicago, IL | Donation | $667,091 |
| Notre Dame Club of Lake County Hawthorne Woods, IL | Donation | $7,500 |
| St Mary's Parish Buffalo Grove, IL | Donation | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $894,299 | $691,976 | $699,385 | $682,091 | 3 | $10,274 |
| 2024 | $803,974 | $509,864 | $549,904 | $501,271 | 3 | $8,032 |
| 2023 | $790,210 | $670,765 | $737,702 | $596,939 | 3 | $9,476 |
| 2022 | $884,547 | $781,323 | $836,795 | $567,398 | 3 | $6,793 |
| 2021 | $923,316 | $476,969 | $625,299 | $489,437 | 3 | $3,719 |
About The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial
Based on IRS filings
The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial is a public charity, based in Long Grove, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $894K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $682K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barry J. Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$60K (2022) → $18K (2025)
Alison J. Drumm
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barry J. Sullivan Barry J. Sullivan S. (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Barry J Sullivan (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial
How much does The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial give each year?
The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial gave $682K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $501K across 3 grants.
What is The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial's typical grant size?
The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $227,364, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial give grants?
The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
How large is The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial?
The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial reported $894K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $692K.
What is The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial's EIN?
The Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6886934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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