The Sullivan Family Foundation
The Sullivan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in education, human services, health care, and philanthropy.
The Sullivan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sullivan Family Foundation gave $371K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Massachusetts. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $371,000
- -39.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,733
- -55.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $716,909
- +209.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (69% 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 The 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: 51 Commonwealth Avenue Unit H, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (781) 608-3143
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sullivan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Schools Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $331K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 58 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (69%), New York (16%), Florida (10%), Pennsylvania (3%), and Washington, DC (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sullivan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2020) to $618K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $371K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Schools Foundation Boston, MA | General | $100,000 |
| JPMS LLC New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters Boston, MA | General | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | General | $25,000 |
| The Learning Alliance Vero Beach, FL | General | $25,000 |
| BC High Boston, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Roxbury, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Housing II Inc Boston, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Miss Frans Helping Hands Vero Beach, FL | General | $11,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $716,909 | $1,251,799 | $382,000 | $371,000 | 15 | $371,000 | $591,669 | $28,828 |
| 2024 | $231,387 | $923,029 | $616,875 | $615,000 | 11 | $615,000 | $258,897 | $14,260 |
| 2023 | $424,556 | $421,258 | $243,749 | $235,000 | 11 | $235,000 | $148,398 | $14,453 |
| 2022 | $247,047 | $800,487 | $624,188 | $618,000 | 11 | $618,000 | $228,059 | $6,072 |
| 2021 | $70,748 | $-8,900 | $388,413 | $385,000 | 10 | — | — | $7,221 |
| 2020 | $468,061 | $299,092 | $137,035 | $135,000 | 9 | — | $116,897 | $19,365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sullivan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions span several areas. The Catholic Schools Foundation says it provides families with demonstrated financial need an opportunity to give their children a quality education focused on Christian values and character formation. The Learning Alliance says it works to improve student literacy by equipping educators to teach children to read. Global Impact describes itself as a charitable-ventures organization and a partner supporting giving, disaster relief, and global development. The Winsor School says it prepares young women to pursue their aspirations and contribute to the world.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $371,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000. All listed grant purposes were “general.”
The largest grants included $100,000 to Catholic Schools Foundation in Boston, $50,000 each to JPMS LLC in New York and Big Brother Big Sisters in Boston, and $25,000 each to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and The Learning Alliance in Vero Beach, Florida. Other reported grants included $20,000 each to BC High, Horizons for Homeless, and Pine Street Inn Housing II Inc.; $10,000 to Global Impact, Columbia University, Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and Georgetown University; and $5,000 to The Winsor School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel J Sullivan Jr and Marjorie O Sullivan as part-time trustees.
The Sullivan Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marjorie O. Sullivan
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sullivan Family Foundation
How much does The Sullivan Family Foundation give each year?
The Sullivan Family Foundation gave $371K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $615K across 11 grants.
What is The Sullivan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sullivan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,733, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sullivan Family Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does The Sullivan Family Foundation give grants?
The Sullivan Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (8 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Vero Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Sullivan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sullivan Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sullivan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sullivan Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Schools Foundation ($100,000), JPMS LLC ($50,000) and Big Brother Big Sisters ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sullivan Family Foundation?
The Sullivan Family Foundation reported $717K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $371K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sullivan Family Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The 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 The Sullivan Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sullivan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3531989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Sullivan Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sullivan-family-foundation-morg_85decc6e62294538a2fa3e6f8991133e
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