Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation
The Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation is a public charity based in Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 2003, it makes grants to organizations in furtherance of its supporting organization status under IRC Section 509(a)(3).
Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation gave $243K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $243,131
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,796
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,307,903
- +4.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1404 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 696-6525
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation
Who Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Martin De Porres High School ($30K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 6% to recipients in Alaska. The listed grants show support for organizations in Cleveland and other Ohio communities, as well as Covenant House Alaska in Anchorage.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $193K (2020) to $250K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $243K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Martin De Porres High School Cleveland, OH | General | $30,000 |
| Joseph & Mary's Home Cleveland, OH | General | $20,000 |
| Metro Catholic School Cleveland, OH | General | $20,000 |
| Covenant House Alaska Anchorage, AK | General | $15,000 |
| The Edna House for Women Cleveland, OH | General | $15,000 |
| Benedictine High School Cleveland, OH | General | $13,131 |
| Bayarts Bay Village, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio Garfield HTS, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Corporation Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants; it also reported 19 grants in each of 2023 and 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,307,903 | $562,613 | $358,006 | $243,131 | 19 | $559,412 |
| 2023 | $5,065,980 | $261,130 | $339,919 | $250,000 | 19 | $258,125 |
| 2022 | $4,670,675 | $41,729 | $326,555 | $244,500 | 19 | $39,791 |
| 2021 | $5,741,473 | $704,346 | $354,787 | $247,000 | 20 | $452,669 |
| 2020 | $5,276,795 | $706,307 | $299,384 | $193,015 | 14 | $324,519 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it makes grants to various organizations in furtherance of its supporting organization status under IRC Section 509(a)(3).
Its 2024 grantees describe work that includes Catholic college-preparatory education with job experience, care for people with acute medical needs who lack resources, recovery support for women affected by addiction, housing and transitional employment for homeless men, and food, clothing, shelter, and advocacy for people in need. BayArts describes its mission as supporting artists through collaboration, education, and exhibition. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $243,131. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $30,000 to St Martin de Porres High School; $20,000 each to Joseph & Mary’s Home and Metro Catholic School; and $15,000 each to Covenant House Alaska and The Edna House for Women. The filing listed the grants’ purposes as general.
Other reported 2024 grants included $10,000 to BayArts, Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio, Catholic Charities Corporation, Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Community of Hope, and Community Service Alliance. West Side Catholic Center and Near Westside MultiService Corp also appear among the 2024 grantees described in the available grant information.
No application process, materials, restrictions, deadline, or policy on unsolicited requests is stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julie Sullivan as president, Margaret Sullivan as vice president, Frank Sully Sullivan Jr. as secretary, and Patrick Grace, Frank O’Linn, Bishop Edward Malesic, and Sr Marian Durkin as board members. The filing identifies Julie Sullivan, Frank Sully Sullivan Jr., and Margaret Sullivan as having a family relationship.
Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation is led by Julie Fate Sullivan, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Fate Sullivan
President
President & Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bishop Edward Malesic
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank O'Linn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Grace
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Sully Sullivan Jr.
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Sullivan
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sr Marian Durkin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Mary F. Sullivan (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sr Carol Anne Smith (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sully Sullivan (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Virginia Sullivan (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Barb Sullivan (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Mary F. Sullian (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bishop Nelson Perez (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas C. Sullivan Sr. (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation
How much does Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation give each year?
Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation gave $243K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $250K across 19 grants.
What is Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,796, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation give grants?
Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alaska (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (15 grants).
Does Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Martin De Porres High School ($30,000), Joseph & Mary's Home ($20,000) and Metro Catholic School ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation?
Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $563K.
What does Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it makes grants to various organizations in furtherance of its supporting organization status under IRC Section 509(a)(3). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation?
Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation's EIN?
Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0779923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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