Sulentic Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sulentic Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $525,824 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $105,514. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$525,824
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$105,514
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $426,077 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $426,077 | 37 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $525,824 | 26 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Sulentic Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Sulentic Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15 | $275,824 |
| California | 3 | $90,000 |
| Iowa | 3 | $80,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Baptist Church | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $105,514 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | the South Central Region to be used in support of the prison puppy raising programs at Carswell, Bryan, Bastrop and Beaumont; to one program in Phoenix, the South West Region, to be used in support of a service team that contains a dog raised in one of the SCR prison programs | $60,000 |
| Dallas Wind Symphony | Youth Education Programs | $60,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | the Sulentic Family Success Grant Fund and to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Excellence Fund | $60,000 |
| Baylor Health Care System Foundation | The Orthopedic Residency Program | $25,000 |
| Child Mind Institute Inc | In support of two initiatives - School & Community Programs and the Healthy Brain Network | $25,000 |
| Dallas Childrens Advocacy Center | DCAC Lecture Series for Training | $25,000 |
| Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Heroes and Horses Inc | to be directed to Program Costs and to be directed to the Pillars of Change capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Khan Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| 4WORD | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Council Bluffs Schools Foundation Inc | to support The Abraham Lincoln Youth Football Association's Start Up Costs | $10,000 |
| Holy Innocents Childrens Malaria Hospital Uganda I | to purchase Medical Equipment | $10,000 |
| In the City for Good | Camp Grady Spruce Summer Camp | $10,000 |
| Lung Cancer Research Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Albert Catholic High School | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Trec Community Investors | 2024 ALC Mill City Project | $10,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | General Community Impact Fund for Education, Financial Stability and Health Programs | $10,000 |
| Out Teach | to support North Texas | $5,000 |
| Preston Road Church of Christ | For Christ's Family Clinic towards expanding the hours of physician availability at the Clinic | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Community Empowerment | Frazier Revitalization | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council of | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $3,856 |
| Cornerstone Baptist Church | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Jubilee Park & Community Center Corporation | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $1,402 |
| Metrocrest Services | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $1,052 |
| Chef Showcase Foundation | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bob James
- Judy Moses
- Frank Piasta
- Robert Sulentic
- Susan Sulentic
- Ellie Katherine Sulentic Benjamin
Questions people ask
Does Sulentic Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sulentic Family Foundation give?
$525,824 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sulentic Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bob James (Dir), Judy Moses (Sec, Dir), Frank Piasta (Dir) and Robert Sulentic (Pres, Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Sulentic Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.