Sullivan Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Sullivan Family Fund is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $398,635 in 73 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $105,000. 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$398,635
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$791,353
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $258,371 the year before.
40% 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 | $258,371 | 98 | $965,967 |
| 2024 | $398,635 | 73 | $791,353 |
How to apply
Sullivan Family Fund 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 Sullivan Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 30 | $290,125 |
| California | 7 | $43,530 |
| Vermont | 7 | $33,350 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $13,250 |
| Delaware | 10 | $7,690 |
| New York | 2 | $5,500 |
| Florida | 5 | $1,890 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University School | General | $105,000 |
| Urban Community School | General | $102,115 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | General | $34,500 |
| Middlebury College | General | $30,000 |
| Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | General | $30,000 |
| College Now | General | $16,500 |
| Wabun Foundation | General | $12,500 |
| Two Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | General | $7,500 |
| Donner Party | General | $5,240 |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | General | $5,000 |
| University Hospitals | General | $3,000 |
| Delaware Center for Justice | General | $2,500 |
| Hathaway Brown School | General | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | General | $2,260 |
| Cleveland Orchestra | General | $2,000 |
| Yellow House Community | General | $2,000 |
| Achieve Tahoe | General | $1,525 |
| Holden Forests & Gardens | General | $1,500 |
| Pacem in Terris | General | $1,300 |
| Literacy Delaware | General | $1,040 |
| Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe | General | $1,015 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | General | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Ballet | General | $1,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Outward Bound School | General | $1,000 |
| St Ann's Church | General | $905 |
| Children & Families First | General | $800 |
| Delaware Shakespeare Festival | General | $750 |
| Yale University | General | $750 |
| State College of Florida | General | $720 |
| Tahoe Cross Country | General | $650 |
| Bqef | General | $500 |
| Cleveland Clinic | General | $500 |
| Esselstyn Foundation | General | $500 |
| Fieldstone Farm | General | $500 |
| Friends of the Uffizl | General | $500 |
| Hair to Stay | General | $500 |
| Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland | General | $500 |
| Kelly Brush Foundation | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph D Sullivan
- Sandra H Sullivan
- Joseph D Sullivan Jr
Questions people ask
Does Sullivan Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sullivan Family Fund give?
$398,635 in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Sullivan Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph D Sullivan (Trustee), Sandra H Sullivan (Trustee) and Joseph D Sullivan Jr (Trustee).
What does Sullivan Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.