The Sutcliffe Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sutcliffe Foundation is a private foundation in Solana Beach, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $26,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$26,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$529,299
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2023 was down from $27,000 the year before.
17% of its 2023 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 | $27,000 | 8 | $465,461 |
| 2023 | $26,500 | 6 | $529,299 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Sutcliffe Foundation C/O Eide Bailly, 323 N Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (858) 481-7702 |
| What to submit | Submit a written request describing the intended use of the contribution, information regarding the solicitor, and provide substantiation of charitable status, including determination letter issued by the internal revenue service. |
| Deadlines | Year round |
| Restrictions | The foundation reserves the right to determine the appropriate amount to contribute to solicitation of funds, including the denial of contribution based on the lack of complete information provided in the solicitor's request application. |
What The Sutcliffe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $24,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Christian School | Private christian school | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Children's athletics | $5,000 |
| Workshops for Warriors | Manufacturing training for vets | $3,000 |
| Best Defense Foundation | Support military veterans | $3,000 |
| Rancho Coastal Humane Society | Help abandoned animals | $3,000 |
| Alphapointe | Empower people with vision loss | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rick Sutcliffe
Questions people ask
Does The Sutcliffe Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Year round.
How much does The Sutcliffe Foundation give?
$26,500 in tax year 2023, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Sutcliffe Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Rick Sutcliffe (Director).
What does The Sutcliffe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.