Pike & Susan Sullivan Charitable
The Pharos Foundation (pharosfdn.org) is the rebranded Pike and Susan Sullivan Foundation; it funds and promotes education programs and systemic changes to improve outcomes for underserved students, with activity in Arizona, Wyoming and the New York metro area. The site presents mission and leadership information and a grants section with eligibility guidance.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established education-focused organizations or programs serving underserved students with a track record and capacity to manage mid-sized grants (roughly $10k–$50k) and/or organizations located in states the foundation has previously funded.
Good Fit
- • Work focused on education or youth outcomes for underserved students.
- • Organizational track record with previous multi-year funding or demonstrated results.
- • Program presence or impact in states the foundation has funded (several U.S. states have been supported).
- • Need for general or program support at the mid-sized grant level.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year span nine U.S. states and D.C., showing a multi-state/national footprint rather than a single-state focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 13 distinct independent recipients across diverse purposes (education, music education, conservation, advocacy), but a core set of roughly 11 recurring grantees shows a relationship-driven portfolio rather than a very broad, high-turnover roster.
New Applicants
Direct turnover is mixed: 2023 showed many new recipients while 2024 added only two new grantees, and the foundation's materials state it funds only preselected applicants; historically new entrants have been funded but selection appears curated, so unsolicited applicants should expect limited pathways in practice.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
