Sutton Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Sutton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $184,400 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,700 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$184,400
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,700
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $146,400 the year before.
28% 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 | $119,800 | 39 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $146,400 | 33 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $184,400 | 39 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kermit S or Jenny W Sutton 715 Tenth Street South, Naples, FL 34102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (239) 263-8333 |
What Sutton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 28 | $151,400 |
| Michigan | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Senior Center Naples | 2025 donation | $45,000 |
| Foundation for Government Accountability | 2025 donation | $20,000 |
| The James Madison Institute | 2025 donation | $20,000 |
| Charlevoix County Community Foundation | 2025 donation | $5,000 |
| Christ Child Society Naples | 2025 donation | $5,000 |
| Higher Ground at Lake Louise | 2025 donation | $5,000 |
| The Antique Boat Museum | 2025 donation | $5,000 |
| The Conservancy of Southwest Florida | 2025 donation | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | 2025 donation | $5,000 |
| Avow Hospice | 2025 donation | $4,000 |
| Judicial Watch | 2025 donation | $3,000 |
| Better Together | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| Collier Community Foundation | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| Food for the Poor | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| Guadalupe Center | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| Imagine Children's Health Center | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| Meals of Hope | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| Meals on Wheels | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| Naples Children & Education Foundation | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| New Horizons of Southwest Florida | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| Our Daily Bread Food Pantry | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| St Matthews House | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| Valerie's House | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| Youth Haven | 2025 donation | $2,700 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni | 2025 Donation | $2,000 |
| American Exterprise Institute | 2025 donation | $2,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | 2025 donation | $2,000 |
| Laces of Love | 2025 donation | $2,000 |
| Leadership Institute | 2025 donation | $2,000 |
| Lighthouse of Collier Inc | 2025 donation | $2,000 |
| Brownstone Institute | 2025 donation | $1,000 |
| David Lawrence Center | 2025 donation | $1,000 |
| First Book | 2025 donation | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Naples | 2025 donation | $1,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water | 2025 donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kermit S Sutton
- Jenny W Sutton
- William M Sutton
- Sara E Sutton
Questions people ask
Does Sutton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sutton Family Foundation give?
$184,400 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,700.
Who runs Sutton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kermit S Sutton (Trustee-Minimal), Jenny W Sutton (Trustee-Minimal), William M Sutton (Trustee-Minimal) and Sara E Sutton (Trustee-Minimal).
What does Sutton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors, youth programs and food and hunger.