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The Paul and Karen Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Kailua, Hawaii · EIN 456965012

The Paul and Karen Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Kailua, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $17,950 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,375 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $13,600 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$13,6004$650,260
2024$17,9506$662,340

How to apply

The Paul and Karen Sullivan Family Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Paul and Karen Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York2$10,100
Hawaii3$5,350
District of Columbia1$2,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
100 Club of Buffalo Inc
Buffalo, NY
To assist in providing services to members of local law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service agencies and their families.$10,000
Aloha Tree Alliance
Honolulu, HI
To support the organization's commitment to combat climate change, promote biodiversity, and advance healthier and more resilient ecosystems in hawaii.$5,000
Sinai Assisted Housing Foundation Inc
Washington, DC
Helping homeless families become independent, financially self-sufficient members of the community. Program helps each family to stabilize its housing and financial situation, to set appropriate educational and job goals for every member of the family, and to help each family member meet these goals.$2,500
Hanahauoli School
Honolulu, HI
To support the organizations' social justice program.$250
American Jewish Joint Dist Comm Inc
New York, NY
Support the american jewish joint distribution committee's international programs of relief rescue and reconstruction for jewish people throughout the world.$100
Hawaiian Humane Society
Honolulu, HI
To promote the humane treatment of all animals.$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Paul and Karen Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Paul and Karen Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation give?

$17,950 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,375.

Who runs The Paul and Karen Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Paul D Sullivan (Co-Trustee), Karen L Sullivan (Co-Trustee) and Tom Sullivan (Director).

What does The Paul and Karen Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.

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