Private foundation · EIN 45-3862821 · San Diego, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kathryn and Daniel Sullivan 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: 4 grants paid, $75K total, median $24K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$75K
Median grant
$24K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center for Community SolutionsSan Diego, CAGeneral$25K
Girl Scouts San Diego -Imperial Council IncSan Diego, CAGeneral$25K
Voices for Children CaSan Diego, CAGeneral$23K
Scripps Performing Arts IncSan Diego, CAGeneral$2,000

About this foundation

Kathryn and Daniel Sullivan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Kathryn and Daniel Sullivan 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 Kathryn and Daniel Sullivan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $75K across 4 grants, a median of $24K.

Where does Kathryn and Daniel Sullivan Foundation give?

California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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