The Timothy and Susanne Sullivan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Timothy and Susanne Sullivan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $775,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$775,000
- Assets$20.4 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
86% 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 | $0 | 0 | $930,755 |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 6 | $20.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 14 | $20.4 million |
How to apply
The Timothy and Susanne Sullivan 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 The Timothy and Susanne Sullivan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $1.3 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund | Sullivan Fellows Program and Covered Schools | $775,000 |
| Northwestern University | Shapiro Hall fund | $125,000 |
| Northlight Theatre Inc | Interplay fund | $100,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Ruchim Endowment fund | $100,000 |
| University of Chicago | Biological Sciences Division Research fund | $100,000 |
| United States Naval Academy Foundation Inc | Athletics and General Support fund | $50,000 |
| Come to Believe Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Evanston Northwestern Healthcare | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Josephinum Academy | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago | RISE Climb fund | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Inc | Raven Pathology Building campaign | $10,000 |
| Old St Patricks Church | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| One Acre Fund | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susanne Sullivan
- Timothy P Sullivan
Questions people ask
Does The Timothy and Susanne Sullivan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Timothy and Susanne Sullivan Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Timothy and Susanne Sullivan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susanne Sullivan (Dir, VP) and Timothy P Sullivan (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does The Timothy and Susanne Sullivan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.