The Sullivan Foundation (Julie Coscarelli, Trustee) directs its philanthropic support to independent K–8 private education, evidenced by a single grant to Renbrook School. Giving appears locally focused and education-specific, favoring donor-directed support for a specific private day school rather than broad community or national initiatives.
Highly concentrated and targeted: a single mid-sized grant (one recipient, $21,000) indicating one-off or infrequent giving focused on a specific local education institution rather than distributed or recurring funding across many organizations.
Notable grantees: Renbrook School
A $21,000 grant to Renbrook School in West Hartford anchors the Sullivan Foundation Julie Coscarelli Trustee’s recent giving and points to a clear emphasis on education. The foundation’s largest listed award is followed by a mix of smaller general-support grants, suggesting a pattern of steady, local philanthropy rather than a single-purpose campaign. In the latest grants shown, support reaches both independent schooling and a broader set of community organizations, but the education link is the most distinctive thread. Alongside Renbrook School, the foundation also gave $8,101 to St Joseph University and repeated support to other Connecticut nonprofits, indicating ongoing relationships rather than one-off awards only. The grants are generally modest in size, with many falling in the low-thousands, which fits a donor-advised style of giving centered on unrestricted or operating support. The result is a compact grantmaking profile: mostly Connecticut-based, community-oriented, and anchored by private-school support in West Hartford.
Education appears in several forms across the recent grants. The clearest example is $21,000 to Renbrook School for general support, which aligns with independent K–8 private education. A second education-related grant went to St Joseph University in West Hartford, with $8,101 in 2024 and another $5,000 in 2023, showing repeated support for the same institution. Outside school funding, the foundation also backed community service organizations with general support, including $5,000 to YMCA of Greater Hartford and $6,000 to Hartford Catholic Worker. These grants show a mix of education, social service, and community-based giving rather than a single program line.
The typical grant size is small to mid-sized: p25 is $1,000, median is $3,000, and p75 is $4,500. The recent grants also show repeat awards to the same recipients across years, including Bridge Family Center, St Joseph University, Dog Star Rescue, Hartford Catholic Worker, and St Anthony and St Patrick. That pattern suggests ongoing support rather than isolated grants. The foundation is a trustee-held private foundation, and the listed awards are all general support, with no program-related investments and no individual grants.
$2.5M
$8.6M
$2.8M
$2.6M
Most grants fall between $1K and $5K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$5K
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Giving is concentrated in Connecticut, which accounts for 79% of grants and is the top state by grant count. West Hartford appears repeatedly, including grants to Renbrook School, St Joseph University, and Bridge Family Center. Hartford is another frequent recipient city, with grants to Hartford Catholic Worker, YMCA of Greater Hartford, My Sisters Place, and Collaborative Center for Justice. Outside Connecticut, the recent list includes Vero Beach, Florida, Bronx, New York, and New York, New York, but the grant activity remains predominantly in-state.
Recent grants show support for independent K–8 private education and a wider set of community organizations. Examples include a $21,000 grant to Renbrook School for general support, plus general-support grants to social-service, religious, and community groups in Connecticut.
Yes. Connecticut is the top state by grant count, and 79% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent Connecticut recipients include organizations in West Hartford, Hartford, Bloomfield, Cheshire, Windsor, Farmington, Simsbury, Coventry, and Willimantic.
The grant-size distribution is modest: p25 is $1,000, median is $3,000, and p75 is $4,500. The recent grants include both smaller awards in the low-thousands and a larger $21,000 grant to Renbrook School.
No. The provided data shows False for both individuals funding and program-related investments. The recent grants listed are all organizational grants, mostly for general support.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $1,252,750 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDREN FOUNDATION INC | HARTFORD, CT | $506,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FORDHAM UNIVERSITY | BRONX, NY | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RENBROOK SCHOOL | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $242,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE COVE CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN | CHESHIRE, CT | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HARTFORD COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION | HARTFORD, CT | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KINGSWOOD OXFORD | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BRIDGE FAMILY CENTER | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $19,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART | NEW BRITAIN, CT | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST GERARDS CENTER FOR LIFE | HARTFORD, CT | $7,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTHWEST CT YMCA | TORRINGTON, CT | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE CHICK MISSION | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MAX CARES FOUNDATION | HARTFORD, CT | $4,300 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FOUNDATION FOR CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS | ORANGE, CT | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HGC SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION | NEWTON, MA | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CAPITOL SQUASH | HARTFORD, CT | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BLOOD CANCER UNITED | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FARMINGTON UNICO | FARMINGTON, CT | $1,200 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CAHILL BLACK POINT EDUCATION FUND | NEW LONDON, CT | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BRISTOL ADULT RESOURCES CENTER | BRISTOL, CT | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW BRITAIN YMCA | NEW BRITAIN, CT | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DOG STAR RESCUE | BLOOMFIELD, CT | $16,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COLLABORATIVE CENTER FOR JUSTICE | HARTFORD, CT | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HORIZONS | WESTPORT, CT | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RENBROOK SCHOOL | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MAY CARES FOUNDATION | KOHLER, WI | $7,800 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION | HARTFORD, CT | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KINGSWOOD OXFORD | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BRIDGE FAMILY CENTER | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WINDING TRAILS | FARMINGTON, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL CARE | NEW BRITAIN, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FOOTWARE WITH CARE CO FLEET FEET | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TOWN THAT CARES | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONNECTICUT FOODSHARE | WALLINGFORD, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HOLY CROSS SCHOOL | WATERBURY, CT | $4,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTHWEST CT YMCA | TORRINGTON, CT | $4,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CAPITOL SQUASH | HARFFORD, CT | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE CHICK MISSION | NEW YORK, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CT CYCLING ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM | MIDDLETOWN, CT | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COLON CANCER COALITION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RON FOLEY FOUNDATION | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $2,115 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF WATERBURY | WATERBURY, CT | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OLD MOUNT CARMEL | HAMDEN, CT | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HGC SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION | NEWTON, MA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BRISTOL ADULT RESOURCES CENTER | BRISTOL, CT | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMYS ANGELS | WEATOGUE, CT | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FARMINGTON UNICO | FARMINGTON, CT | $975 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RENBROOK SCHOOL | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $21,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TARA RESCUE FARM | COVENTRY, CT | $9,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY
$1,252,750GENERAL SUPPORT
CONNECTICUT CHILDREN FOUNDATION INC
$506,000GENERAL SUPPORT
RENBROOK SCHOOL
$242,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE COVE CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HARTFORD COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
KINGSWOOD OXFORD
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ST GERARDS CENTER FOR LIFE
$7,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NORTHWEST CT YMCA
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MAX CARES FOUNDATION
$4,300GENERAL SUPPORT
FOUNDATION FOR CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HGC SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
CAPITOL SQUASH
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
FARMINGTON UNICO
$1,200GENERAL SUPPORT
CAHILL BLACK POINT EDUCATION FUND
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BRISTOL ADULT RESOURCES CENTER
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NEW BRITAIN YMCA
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DOG STAR RESCUE
$16,000GENERAL SUPPORT
COLLABORATIVE CENTER FOR JUSTICE
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HORIZONS
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
RENBROOK SCHOOL
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MAY CARES FOUNDATION
$7,800GENERAL SUPPORT
CONNECTICUT BAR FOUNDATION
$6,000GENERAL SUPPORT
KINGSWOOD OXFORD
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WINDING TRAILS
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL CARE
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FOOTWARE WITH CARE CO FLEET FEET
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TOWN THAT CARES
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL
$4,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NORTHWEST CT YMCA
$4,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CAPITOL SQUASH
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
CT CYCLING ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
COLON CANCER COALITION
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
RON FOLEY FOUNDATION
$2,115GENERAL SUPPORT
CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF WATERBURY
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OLD MOUNT CARMEL
$1,500GENERAL SUPPORT
HGC SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BRISTOL ADULT RESOURCES CENTER
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AMYS ANGELS
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FARMINGTON UNICO
$975GENERAL SUPPORT
RENBROOK SCHOOL
$21,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TARA RESCUE FARM
$9,000GENERAL SUPPORT