Susskind Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Susskind Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $56,839 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $522 and the largest $14,005. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$56,839
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$522
- Largest grant$14,005
- Assets$254,628
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $42,048 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $34,352 | 25 | $88,541 |
| 2023 | $42,048 | 28 | $295,752 |
| 2024 | $56,839 | 25 | $254,628 |
How to apply
Susskind 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 Susskind Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California. It also paid $10,058 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $35,619 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $8,015 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $515 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $515 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $117 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sinai Temple | To help provide sinai temple maintain important programs and services for its congregation | $14,005 |
| Weizmann Institute of Science | ontribution to assist the organization with their specific needs & goals. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Institute for National Secur | Contribution to assist the organization with their specific needs & goals. | $7,500 |
| Jewish Federation of la | To support building a vibrant and inclusive local jewish community, and to enchancing the well being of jews in los angeles, israel and throughout the world. | $6,000 |
| Women's Guild Ceder-Sinai | Contribution to assist the organization with their specific needs & goals. | $3,400 |
| Stand With US | Educational organization for a secure future for israel. | $2,591 |
| Vista del Mar | To support organization that helps struggling children and families overcome social, emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges by providing the highest quality care available | $2,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Provides birthright israel educational trips to jewish young adults. | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | To promote parenting instuctions | $1,500 |
| City of Hope | Childrens cancer research and treatment services | $1,500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Pancreatic cancer research and treatment. | $1,500 |
| The People Concern | ontribution to assist the organization with their specific needs & goals. | $540 |
| Union Rescue Mission | bringing help and hope to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Downtown Los Angeles | $522 |
| Camp Ramah in the Poconos | To promote a culture of inclusion & innovation | $515 |
| University of Michigan Hillel | To promote jewish life on campus | $515 |
| World Wildlife Fund | The mission of World Wildlife Fund is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. Our vision is to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature. | $515 |
| Lange Foundation | To promote the rescue and placement of animals | $511 |
| SPCA la | To promote animal welfare | $500 |
| Individual | ontribution to assist the organization with their specific needs & goals. | $500 |
| Individual | fosters a bias free world for children with disabilities through the vehicle of inclusive playgrounds and educational programs | $250 |
| Kcet - PBS Socal | To support the southern california activities of this public educational televison station | $150 |
| KPCC - NPR | To provide access to free radio programing | $150 |
| Bear Jews for Truth | ontribution to assist the organization with their specific needs & goals. | $117 |
| Enthuse | ontribution to assist the organization with their specific needs & goals. | $29 |
| National Autistic | ontribution to assist the organization with their specific needs & goals. | $29 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Susskind
- Janis Sussskind
Questions people ask
Does Susskind Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Susskind Family Foundation give?
$56,839 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $522.
Who runs Susskind Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Susskind (President & CEO) and Janis Sussskind (Secretary).
What does Susskind Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, science and research and international.