Suggs Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Suggs Family Foundation is a private foundation in Thousand Oaks, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $833,962 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $209,112. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$833,962
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$209,112
- Assets$20.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $805,620 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $850,431 | 42 | $16.3 million |
| 2024 | $805,620 | 44 | $17.6 million |
| 2025 | $833,962 | 42 | $20.3 million |
How to apply
Suggs Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Suggs Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $388,434 |
| Virginia | 3 | $221,112 |
| New York | 2 | $62,278 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $38,804 |
| Colorado | 1 | $26,024 |
| Georgia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,310 |
| Alaska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted funds | $209,112 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Unrestricted | $52,760 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Protect civil liberties | $52,278 |
| Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank | Unrestricted funds | $40,200 |
| Food Share Inc | Unrestricted funds | $40,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Unrestricted funds | $40,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Enrich and protect national parks | $26,140 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $26,139 |
| American Indian College Fund | Unrestricted funds | $26,024 |
| National Park Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $25,804 |
| Mongobay | Unrestricted funds | $25,690 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | Unrestricted funds | $15,000 |
| Kellogg Comm College Found | Support for affordable housing | $15,000 |
| United Way of Greater la | Unrestricted funds | $10,691 |
| Manna Food Pantry Pensacola FL | Unrestricted funds | $10,310 |
| California Lutheran University | Final stretch fund | $10,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief International | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Fcat | Help survivors of disaster | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Impact Personal Safety | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Kclu | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Kyuk | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Moloka'i Land Trust | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Support coverage of fires in amazon | $10,000 |
| Oxfam America | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| PBS Socal | Environmental advocacy | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Socal | Haiti hurricane relief | $10,000 |
| The Carter Center | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| The Obama Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Ventura County Animal Services | Unrestricted funds | $6,180 |
| Wrong Turn Ranch | Unrestricted funds | $5,850 |
| Arielle's Light | Unrestricted funds | $5,400 |
| City of Hope | Unrestricted funds | $5,203 |
| Bumblebee Foundation | Unrestricted funds | $5,181 |
| ASPCA | Youth development | $4,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Undergraduate research | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sidney V Suggs
- Pamela J Suggs
Questions people ask
Does Suggs Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Suggs Family Foundation give?
$833,962 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Suggs Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sidney V Suggs (Trustee) and Pamela J Suggs (Trustee).
What does Suggs Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, food and hunger and education.