Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation
The Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation is a private foundation based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Its stated mission is to assist the Roman Catholic Church in helping souls know, love, and serve God; its grant records include support for Catholic charitable and educational organizations.
Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation at a glance
In short: Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation gave $860K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $860K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $860,396
- +22.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $860,396
- +22.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $860,396
- Total assets
- $1,937,870
- -21.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. No further application process or required materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 905 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Phone: (904) 285-7666
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 75 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to a recipient in Florida. The listed 2023 grantees were based in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+4%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 559% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $484K (2019) to $860K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $860K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Charitable | $860,396 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,937,870 | $369,214 | $885,998 | $860,396 | 1 | $860,396 | $369,214 | $153,935 |
| 2025 | $2,454,654 | $2,306,443 | $720,680 | $700,833 | 1 | $700,833 | $107,837 | $119,699 |
| 2024 | $937,128 | $282,853 | $653,494 | $630,441 | 1 | $630,441 | $165,550 | $106,239 |
| 2023 | $1,249,316 | $514,365 | $855,217 | $829,089 | 38 | $829,089 | $56,959 | $155,582 |
| 2022 | $1,580,384 | $544,826 | $676,106 | $649,650 | 34 | $649,650 | $80,977 | $161,293 |
| 2021 | $1,711,664 | $376,501 | $610,482 | $583,375 | 33 | — | $95,815 | $172,941 |
| 2019 | $2,090,124 | $192,853 | $498,890 | $484,344 | 32 | — | $112,872 | $153,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $154K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist the Roman Catholic Church in its efforts to help souls know, love, and serve God. Its focus includes Catholic education and support for churches, schools, and other religious facilities.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work represented in its grants. Togo Mission Inc. describes its work as providing charitable assistance, education, and economic relief in Togo through Catholic missions, health services, clean-water facilities, churches, and schools. Vision for the Poor says it works to eliminate treatable blindness by training eye-care professionals and developing eye-care infrastructure. Young Catholic Professionals describes its mission as challenging, training, and inspiring young adults to live out their faith in their professions.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported one grant totaling $860,396. Its 2025 filing reported one grant totaling $700,833, and its 2024 filing reported one grant totaling $630,441. Each year’s reported grant total was also the amount of its single grant. The 2026 grant was listed as $860,396 to “SEE ATTACHED” in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, for a charitable purpose.
The foundation also reported 2023 grants of $49,500 to Togo Mission Inc., $20,000 to Vision for the Poor, and $10,000 to Young Catholic Professionals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Thomas FP Sullivan as chairman and Glory L Sullivan as president. It also lists Colleen M Opack, Thomas F Sullivan II, Bishop Joseph Coffey, Rev Mark Knestout, Daniel L Simonds, and Fr Daniele Rebeggiani as directors, and Kathleen A Keener as treasurer.
Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation is led by Glory L. Sullivan, President on every filing since 2019; 4 of 9 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Glory L. Sullivan
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas Fp Sullivan
Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark Knestout
Director
On filings since 2019
$2K (2019) → $1K (2026)
Bishop Joseph Coffey
Director
On filings since 2024
$1K (2024) → $1K (2026)
Daniele Rebeggiani
Director
On filings since 2025
$1K (2025) → $1K (2026)
Colleen M. Opack
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas F. Sullivan II
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Daniel L. Simonds
Director
Director-Inv → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. Keener
Treasurer
Director → Director & A, 2021
Director & A → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
$12K (2021) → $14K (2026)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Msgr Robert Panke (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Bishop Barry C. Knestout (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Boehline (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Daniel L. Simmons (2021–2022) — Director-Inv
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $14K, to Kathleen a Keener (Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation
How much does Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation give each year?
Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation gave $860K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $701K across 1 grant.
How large is Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation?
Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $860K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist the Roman Catholic Church in its efforts to help souls know, love, and serve God. Its focus includes Catholic education and support for churches, schools, and other religious facilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation make grants?
The 2026 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to a recipient in Florida. The listed 2023 grantees were based in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
What is Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation's EIN?
Tom & Glory Sullivan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1905859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does Tom & Glory Sullivan 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 14, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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