Sullivan Foundation
Accepts applications
Sullivan Foundation is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.5 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.5 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$11.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $157,390 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $88,721 | 21 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $157,390 | 28 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.5 million | 20 | $11.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Julie Coscarelli 6 Ironwood Lane, West Hartford, CT 06117-1110 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 838-8160 |
| What to submit | No special form |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What Sullivan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 16 | $2.2 million |
| New York | 2 | $255,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph University | General support | $1.3 million |
| Connecticut Children Foundation Inc | General support | $506,000 |
| Fordham University | General support | $250,000 |
| Renbrook School | General support | $242,000 |
| The Cove Center for Grieving Children | General support | $100,000 |
| Hartford County Bar Association | General support | $50,000 |
| Kingswood Oxford | General support | $30,000 |
| Bridge Family Center | General support | $19,000 |
| New Britain Museum of American Art | General support | $10,000 |
| St Gerards Center for Life | General support | $7,000 |
| Northwest CT YMCA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Chick Mission | General support | $5,000 |
| Max Cares Foundation | General support | $4,300 |
| Foundation for Connecticut Schools | General support | $3,000 |
| Capitol Squash | General support | $2,500 |
| HGC Scholarship Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Blood Cancer United | General support | $2,500 |
| Farmington Unico | General support | $1,200 |
| Bristol Adult Resources Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Cahill Black Point Education Fund | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Coscarelli
Questions people ask
Does Sullivan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Sullivan Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Sullivan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Coscarelli (Trustee).
What does Sullivan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.