Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,750 in 96 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $20,000. 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$100,750
- Number of grants96
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $90,300 the year before.
24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,300 | 104 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $100,750 | 96 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Caryl H and Bernard M Susman 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 Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $36,200 |
| Illinois | 36 | $22,400 |
| California | 17 | $17,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $8,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $4,100 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | research in Madagascar FUND led by Steve Goodman | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | The Charley Davidson Children's Cancer Fund | $5,000 |
| Project Kesher | TO support women and children in Ukraine | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Reform Jewish Congregation | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Seven Hills Chamber Music | General & Unrestricted | $3,300 |
| Indigenous Lenses | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Morrissey-Compton Educational Center | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Okizu Foundation | Camp Okizu Scholarship Fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Palo Alto Jr Museum and Zoo | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Accessible Contemporary Music | to support beginning piano lessons for children | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| At the Crossroads | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Brigid Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Central American Legal Assistance | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Counseling Centers of Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Working Group Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Congregation Kol Emeth | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| El Camino Hospital Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Epacenter | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Innocence Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Institute of American Indian Arts Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Intermusic SF | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| International Planned Parenthood Federation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | To support the People of Ukraine | $1,000 |
| Parisi House on the Hill Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pathway Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| San Jose Chamber Orchestra | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wilderness Society | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John D Susman
- William J Susman
Questions people ask
Does Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation give?
$100,750 in tax year 2024, across 96 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John D Susman (Co- Pres, Dir) and William J Susman (Co- Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and international.