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Stephen Michael Sules Foundation

White Plains, NY · EIN 834255037 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE A12 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · sulesfoundation.org
revenue
$26K
expenses
$31K
net assets
$63K
employees
mission · from form 990

Growth of Aspiring Culinary Artists

profile · synthesized from sources

The Stephen Michael Sules Foundation honors the legacy of Stephen Sules by addressing food insecurity and supporting aspiring culinary artists. Based in White Plains, NY, the foundation operates food distribution programs for families in need and delivers meals to first responders, while awarding scholarships to high school students pursuing careers in the culinary arts. Its programs emphasize community, compassion, and the transformative power of food.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Stephen Delivers
Program launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver meals to first responders and vulnerable community members by partnering with local restaurants and delis.
Stephen Michael Sules Food Distribution
Twice-monthly food distribution program in partnership with El Centro Hispano at Post Road Elementary School in White Plains, NY, serving families facing food insecurity with fresh, healthy meals.
Stephen Michael Sules Scholarship
Annual scholarship program providing financial grants to high school students pursuing careers in the culinary arts who embody Stephen’s passion and spirit.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Deliver meals to first responders and vulnerable community members
      Provides nourishing meals through the Stephen Delivers program, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, to support first responders and vulnerable populations.
    • Operate food distribution programs for individuals facing food insecurity
      Runs a twice-monthly food distribution program at Post Road Elementary School in White Plains in partnership with El Centro Hispano, and operates The Stephen Michael Sules Food Distribution at El Centro Hispano to provide nourishment to individuals experiencing food insecurity.
  • Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
    • Fund annual scholarship grants for culinary arts students
      Awards annual scholarship grants to high school students pursuing careers in the culinary arts.
  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Host fundraising and community events
      Organizes and hosts events such as an annual Golf Outing and scholarship dinners to support its programs and engage the community.
  • Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
    • Support culinary education and nutrition through community partnerships
      Partners with community organizations and businesses to advance culinary education and promote family nutrition.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$26K
Contributions & grants$26K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$20K
balance sheet
Total assets$63K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$63K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +118.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • Chelsea Sules — Trustee
  • John T Sules — Director
  • Lorraine Sules — Trustee
  • Stephen Donat — Trustee
  • Steve Sules — Trustee
  • Zoe Sules — Trustee
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • El Centro Hispano Partner — Partner organization hosting The Stephen Michael Sules Food Distribution program.
  • El Centro Hispano Partner — Partner organization in operating the Stephen Michael Sules Food Distribution program at Post Road Elementary School in White Plains.
  • Third-party payment processors Partner — Processes online donations and payments securely on behalf of the Foundation.
  • businesses Partner — Partnership focused on nourishing families and supporting culinary education
  • community organizations Partner — Partnership focused on nourishing families and supporting culinary education
  • local church Partner — Partnered with the local church for soup kitchen and food drive activities.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Culinary Development through Scholarship and Mentorship
    methodology: scholarship-and-mentorship
    By providing scholarships and mentorship to aspiring chefs, the foundation advances careers in the culinary arts, because combining financial support with guided professional development nurtures both skill growth and personal resilience.
  • Food as Relational Service
    methodology: food-as-connection
    By sharing meals and using food as a medium for human connection, the foundation fosters compassion and builds trust within communities, because shared experiences around food create deeper engagement and dignity beyond mere sustenance.