Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$66.5 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
19% 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 | $2.9 million | 26 | $69.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 27 | $66.5 million |
How to apply
Maurice and Joanna 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 Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 26 | $2.9 million |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Bank of Hawaii | Unrestricted Gift | $250,000 |
| Ma'o Organic Farms | Unrestricted Gift | $250,000 |
| Iolani School | Unrestricted Gift | $250,000 |
| Punahou School | Unrestricted Gift | $200,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Unrestricted Gift | $200,000 |
| Charminade University | Unrestricted Gift | $200,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | Unrestricted Gift | $150,000 |
| St Francis Health System of Hawaii | Unrestricted Gift | $150,000 |
| Stanford University | Unrestricted Gift | $100,000 |
| REHAB Foundation | Unrestricted Gift | $100,000 |
| Bishop Museum | Unrestricted Gift | $100,000 |
| Kupu Hawaii Foundation | Unrestricted Gift | $100,000 |
| Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation | Unrestricted Gift | $100,000 |
| Hanahauoli School | Unrestricted Gift | $100,000 |
| Hawaii Nature Center | Unrestricted Gift | $75,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii | Unrestricted Gift | $75,000 |
| Friends of The Library of Hawaii | Unrestricted Gift | $75,000 |
| Foundation for Maryknoll School | Unrestricted Gift | $75,000 |
| Palama Settlement | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony Association | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| Children's Discovery Center | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike | Unrestricted Gift | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Literacy | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Sullivan
- Elliot Loden
- Jenai Wall
- Kathleen Wo
- Colleen Sullivan
Questions people ask
Does Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick Sullivan (Trustee), Elliot Loden (Trustee), Jenai Wall (Trustee) and Kathleen Wo (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Maurice and Joanna Sullivan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.