Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation is a private foundation in Oxford, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $450,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$450,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$20.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $449,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $449,000 | 23 | $20.3 million |
| 2024 | $450,500 | 28 | $20.5 million |
How to apply
Algernon Sydney Sullivan 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 9 | $123,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $61,000 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $60,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $41,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $40,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $20,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Lloyd College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Berea College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Berry College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Brenau College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Campbell University | Educational | $20,000 |
| Converse College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Davis & Elkins College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Elon University | Educational | $20,000 |
| Guilford College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Huntingdon College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Lees-McRae College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Educational | $20,000 |
| Mary Baldwin College | Educational | $20,000 |
| North Carolina Wesleyan College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Randolph-Macon College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Rollins College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Rust College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Sewaneethe University of the South | Educational | $20,000 |
| Shenandoah University | Educational | $20,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Educational | $20,000 |
| Warren Wilson College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Wofford College | Educational | $20,000 |
| Uno Research and Technology Foundation | Educational | $5,500 |
| College of William and Mary | Educational | $1,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Educational | $1,000 |
| We Give A Share | Operations | $1,000 |
| Haywood Street Congregation | Operations | $1,000 |
| Haw Creek Commons | Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephan L McDavid
- Peter A Rooney
- John C Hardy
- Elizabeth Randall
- Caroline Burlingame
- Kathryn York
- Andrea Crouch
- Stacey Spillers
- Dawn Wiese
- Kathy Potts
- John McCardell
- IRA Jackson
- Thomas S Rankin
- Darla Wilkinson
- Elizabeth Verner
Questions people ask
Does Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation give?
$450,500 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephan L McDavid (President), Peter A Rooney (Vice President), John C Hardy (Secretary/Treasurer) and Elizabeth Randall (Assistant Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.