The Eileen Patricia Sullivan
The Eileen Patricia Sullivan is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Ohio and Massachusetts, including organizations serving young people, students, and families.
The Eileen Patricia Sullivan at a glance
In short: The Eileen Patricia Sullivan gave $3.9M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $392K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,917,748
- +234.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $391,775
- +301.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $155,000
- Total assets
- $38,995,839
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Eileen Patricia Sullivan
- 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: Co Andersen 125 High Street 16 F, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (781) 863-2200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eileen Patricia Sullivan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($2.9M across 3 grants). Together the top 8 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 14 grants of 27 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 25% to recipients in Massachusetts. Listed recipients included organizations in Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, and Southbridge, Massachusetts, and Cincinnati, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Eileen Patricia Sullivan gives
- Giving grew 19489% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 174% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $3.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinatti, OH | General Use | $2,339,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinatti, OH | General Use | $600,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters Boston, MA | General Use | $200,000 |
| Sacred Heart STEM School Boston, MA | General Use | $200,000 |
| Trinity Catholic Academy Southbridge, MA | General Use | $160,000 |
| Stepping Stone Boston, MA | General Use | $150,000 |
| Mother Caroline Academy Dorchester, MA | General Use | $150,000 |
| Higher Ground Roxbury, MA | General Use | $100,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children Roxbury, MA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinatti, OH | General Use | $8,748 |
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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 | $38,995,839 | $903,822 | $4,255,599 | $3,917,748 | 10 | $3,924,923 | $564,548 | $2,250,835 |
| 2024 | $41,943,741 | $42,619,855 | $1,179,130 | $1,170,000 | 12 | $1,171,600 | $23,027,144 | $530,661 |
| 2023 | $501,551 | $18,270 | $45,288 | $40,000 | 2 | $41,525 | $14,867 | $28,877 |
| 2022 | $528,569 | $25,734 | $25,035 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $23,749 | $29,887 |
| 2021 | $527,870 | $148,342 | $51,298 | $45,000 | 2 | $45,000 | $46,224 | $32,360 |
| 2020 | $430,826 | $46,746 | $33,113 | $30,000 | 3 | — | $45,233 | $22,793 |
| 2019 | $416,573 | $9,298 | $29,099 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $7,517 | $22,552 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eileen Patricia Sullivan reported a distributable amount of $2.3M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions include helping homeless and at-risk youth, educating students, and improving the lives of homeless children and their families. For example, Bridge Over Troubled Waters describes its work as providing services to homeless, at-risk, and runaway youth and guiding them toward self-sufficiency. Mother Caroline Academy describes its mission as providing quality education that develops students’ potential and prepares them for competitive secondary schools. Horizons for Homeless Children says its mission is to improve the lives of homeless children and their families through early education, play, and related opportunities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $3,917,748. Grant amounts ranged from $8,748 to $2,339,000, with a median of $155,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $2,339,000 and $600,000 to Fidelity Charitable, both for general use; $200,000 to Bridge Over Troubled Waters; $200,000 to Sacred Heart STEM School; $160,000 to Trinity Catholic Academy; $150,000 to Stepping Stone; $150,000 to Mother Caroline Academy; $100,000 to Higher Ground; and $10,000 to Horizons for Homeless Children. The listed purposes for these grants were general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amanda Stahl, Daniel F Roche Jr, Brenda A Roche, and John J Roche as trustees.
The Eileen Patricia Sullivan's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Stahl
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda A. Roche
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Daniel F. Roche Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
John J. Roche
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eileen P. Roche (2023) — Trustee
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 The Eileen Patricia Sullivan
How much does The Eileen Patricia Sullivan give each year?
The Eileen Patricia Sullivan gave $3.9M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 12 grants.
What is The Eileen Patricia Sullivan's typical grant size?
The Eileen Patricia Sullivan's median grant in 2025 was $155,000, and its average grant was $391,775, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Eileen Patricia Sullivan give grants?
The Eileen Patricia Sullivan gives mostly in Ohio: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinatti, OH (3 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants) and Roxbury, MA (2 grants).
Does The Eileen Patricia Sullivan give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Eileen Patricia Sullivan's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Eileen Patricia Sullivan's largest grantees?
The Eileen Patricia Sullivan's largest 2025 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($2,947,748 across 3 grants), Bridge Over Troubled Waters ($200,000) and Sacred Heart STEM School ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Eileen Patricia Sullivan?
The Eileen Patricia Sullivan reported $39.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Eileen Patricia Sullivan fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions include helping homeless and at-risk youth, educating students, and improving the lives of homeless children and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eileen Patricia Sullivan?
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 The Eileen Patricia Sullivan's EIN?
The Eileen Patricia Sullivan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1524107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Eileen Patricia Sullivan 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 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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