Private foundation · EIN 20-3459268 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Energy Transfer Sunoco Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $2.4M total, median $88K. 14% of grants stayed in Delaware.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$2.4M
Median grant
$88K
Stays in DE
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$30M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American National Red CrossDallas, TXADGP Membership$500K
Childrens Medical Center FoundationDallas, TXCapital Campaign - Pediatric Hospital$500K
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXChildren's Cancer Hospital$500K
PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$250K
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXDelivering Hope Truck Sponsorship$200K
The Salvation ArmyDallas, TXFuel Sponsorship$150K
Mercy Street IncDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$125K
Houston Food BankHouston, TXFleet Sponsorship$50K
Fisher House Foundation IncRockville, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Make a Wish Foundation of Southern Florida IncMiami, FLCharitable Event$25K
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary IncWilmington, DEGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
The Storehouse of Collin CountyPlano, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research IncNewark, DECharitable Event$10K
San Antonio Livestock Exposition IncSan Antonio, TXGo Rodeo Roundup$6,500

By state: Texas 9 · Pennsylvania 1 · Maryland 1 · Florida 1 · Delaware 2

About this foundation

Energy Transfer Sunoco Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Energy Transfer Sunoco Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Energy Transfer Sunoco Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.4M across 14 grants, a median of $88K.

Where does Energy Transfer Sunoco Foundation give?

Texas (9 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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