Karen and Jason Sussman Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Karen and Jason Sussman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Long Grove, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,445 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $18,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$69,445
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $70,665 the year before.
39% 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 | $58,265 | 16 | $878,472 |
| 2024 | $70,665 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $69,445 | 13 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen and Jason Sussman 4485 Normandy Court, Long Grove, IL 60047 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 924-8669 |
What Karen and Jason Sussman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $35,765 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Am Yisreal Conservative Congregation | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $18,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $12,500 |
| Northshore Hospitals Foundation | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $2,100 |
| The Ark | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $1,800 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| City of Hope | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Wbez | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $365 |
| PJ Library | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Jason Sussman
- Karen Sussman
Questions people ask
Does Karen and Jason Sussman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Karen and Jason Sussman Family Foundation give?
$69,445 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Karen and Jason Sussman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jason Sussman (Vice President, Treasurer) and Karen Sussman (President).
What does Karen and Jason Sussman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.