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The Sullivan Trust

    The Sullivan Trust

    The Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust (Trust), formerly known as the Zion Non-Profit Charitable Trust, is a 501c3 organization and the first Sullivan entity created. The primary value of the Trust in the 10-36 Plan was to demonstrate the principle of charity before profit. Founded in 1966 the Trust shines as a beacon of hope, stands as a tower of strength and serves as a source of pride for the Progress Movement. For over 40 years the Trust has provided a variety of social services, and serves as an active partner in economic development projects.

Our Founder – Rev. Leon H. Sullivan

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Rev. Leon H. Sullivan, Founder 1922 - 2001   Rev. Leon H. Sullivan was born in Charleston, West Virginia on October 16, 1922. He was raised in a small house in one of Charleston's poorest sections, but richly influenced by his belief in God and the teachings of his grandmother who he said was, "a constant and powerful presence in my life who taught me early on the importance of faith, determination, faith in God, and especially self-help."   At the age of …
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Moving Mountains Series

Fifty years ago 400 black Pastors united to form a Selective Patronage Campaign initiated by the late Reverend Leon H. Sullivan that opened doors for minority workers when some 300 businesses in the Delaware Valley Area agreed to a policy of “fair employment practices”.   Fifty years later the Leon H Sullivan Charitable Trust (“The Trust”) in collaboration with the African American Museum …
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The Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust is a registered tax-exempt organization as designated by Section 501(c)(3) IRS Coding Guidelines. Your contributions are fully tax-deductible to the amount allowed by law. The Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust is required by law to provide written documentation …
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Progress Haddington Plaza 5601 Vine Street, Suite #9 Philadelphia, PA 19139 Phone: (215) …
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