Andre and Elaine Suan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Andre and Elaine Suan Foundation is a private foundation in Darien, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,250 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,750. 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$20,250
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,750
- Assets$645,608
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $38,800 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,250 | 15 | $0 |
| 2024 | $38,800 | 11 | $578,873 |
| 2025 | $20,250 | 13 | $645,608 |
How to apply
Andre and Elaine Suan 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 Andre and Elaine Suan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4 | $11,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $250 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | Education & sports | $7,750 |
| CT Piecemakers Quilt Guild | General | $2,500 |
| Willis Eye Hospital | Medical | $2,500 |
| Evans Scholarship | Education & sports | $2,000 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - University of Miami | Medical | $1,000 |
| House of Ruth | General | $1,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | General | $1,000 |
| Westport School of Music | Education | $1,000 |
| Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County | General | $500 |
| Lawrenceville | Education | $250 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Research | $250 |
| Maryland Food Bank | General | $250 |
| The Gilman School | Education | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Suan
- Pamela Suan
- Alan Suan
Questions people ask
Does Andre and Elaine Suan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Andre and Elaine Suan Foundation give?
$20,250 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Andre and Elaine Suan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Suan (Trustee), Pamela Suan (Trustee) and Alan Suan (Trustee).
What does Andre and Elaine Suan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.