Corporate and Foundation Relations

Partnerships That Advance Stony Brook’s Mission

The Corporate and Foundation Relations team at Stony Brook University fosters strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships with the corporate community and private philanthropic foundations to advance their goals as well as the university’s education, research, healthcare and public service mission.

The team serves as a central point of contact for corporations and foundations seeking to engage with Stony Brook through philanthropic support, strategic initiatives, sponsored programs and collaborative opportunities. It works closely with faculty, staff, clinicians and university leadership to identify aligned opportunities, develop compelling proposals and build long‑term relationships.

The Corporate and Foundation Relations team invites corporate partners and foundations to connect and to explore how they can help drive transformative discoveries, support academic excellence and create meaningful social and health impact through partnership with Stony Brook University.


Connect With Us

Van Sullivan – Corporate Partnerships Contact 
Executive Director of Development, Central Teams
van.sullivan@stonybrook.edu 
(631) 632-4925

Althea Hicks
Director of Development, Foundation Relations – West Campus
althea.hicks@stonybrook.edu
(631) 632-6078

Jason Phillips
Director of Development, Foundation Relations – East Campus
jason.phillips.1@stonybrook.edu
(614) 783-8654