Thomas E Sullivan and
Thomas E Sullivan and is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 19 grants totaling $67,555, with recipients including schools, religious organizations, a research organization, and other nonprofits.
Thomas E Sullivan and at a glance
In short: Thomas E Sullivan and gave $68K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,555
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,556
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $430,315
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (81% 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 Thomas E Sullivan and
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Barbara A Sullivan Foundation as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: Barbara A Sullivan Foundation
Mailing address: 138 Oxford Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 739-5151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas E Sullivan and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Epiphany School Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 46 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 15% to recipients in Washington, DC. The remaining reported shares went to North Carolina, Washington state, and Pennsylvania, at 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thomas E Sullivan and gives
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 243% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $42K (2023) to $77K (2022). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Epiphany School Foundation New York, NY | 501(C)(3) General | $25,000 |
| St Anne's Church Garden City, NY | 501(C)(3) General | $12,000 |
| Hudson Institute Wasgington, DC | 501(C)(3) General | $10,000 |
| NYU Langone New York, NY | 501(C)(3) General | $5,500 |
| Garden City Athl Assoc Chall Divisi Garden City, NY | 501(C)(3) General | $3,000 |
| Holy Cross High School Flushing, NY | 501(C)(3) General | $2,500 |
| Hagedorn Little Village School Seaford, NY | 501(C)(3) General | $1,000 |
| JVL Open Garden City, NY | 501(C)(3) General | $1,000 |
| St Joseph's Church Garden City, NY | 501(C)(3) General | $1,000 |
| Life's Angels Garden City, NY | 501(C)(3) General | $1,000 |
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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 | $430,315 | $16,411 | $73,306 | $67,555 | 19 | $69,480 | $14,585 | $28,633 |
| 2024 | $487,210 | $134,755 | $77,765 | $73,472 | 24 | $76,072 | $133,062 | $27,314 |
| 2023 | $425,404 | $121,513 | $45,549 | $42,384 | 1 | $43,984 | $63,588 | $27,271 |
| 2022 | $396,004 | $56,298 | $82,938 | $77,273 | 1 | $78,873 | $54,733 | $29,680 |
| 2021 | $422,644 | $95,160 | $50,915 | $47,950 | 1 | $49,450 | $93,695 | $30,969 |
| 2020 | $378,399 | $25,852 | $49,568 | $46,640 | 1 | — | $24,324 | $23,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas E Sullivan and 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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including The Epiphany School Foundation, which says it solicits contributions to strengthen the Epiphany School’s programs, and Hudson Institute, which describes itself as a research organization promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. JL Cares says it provides remedial construction assistance to affected homeowners, supports building in areas affected by poverty, and mentors and develops business leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 19 grants totaling $67,555. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants included $25,000 to The Epiphany School Foundation, $12,000 to St Anne’s Church, $10,000 to Hudson Institute, $5,500 to NYU Langone, and $3,000 to Garden City Athletic Association Challenge Division. The listed grants were designated for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas E Sullivan and Barbara A Sullivan as trustees.
Thomas E Sullivan and's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara A. Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Thomas E Sullivan and
How much does Thomas E Sullivan and give each year?
Thomas E Sullivan and gave $68K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 24 grants.
What is Thomas E Sullivan and's typical grant size?
Thomas E Sullivan and's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,556, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas E Sullivan and give grants?
Thomas E Sullivan and gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Garden City, NY (6 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Thomas E Sullivan and give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thomas E Sullivan and's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas E Sullivan and's largest grantees?
Thomas E Sullivan and's largest 2025 grantees include The Epiphany School Foundation ($25,000), St Anne's Church ($12,000) and Hudson Institute ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas E Sullivan and?
Thomas E Sullivan and reported $430K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas E Sullivan and fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas E Sullivan and?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas E Sullivan and's EIN?
Thomas E Sullivan and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3523086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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