The Sutherland Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Sutherland Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $464,927 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $75,000. 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$464,927
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $452,000 the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $444,001 | 35 | $10.6 million |
| 2023 | $452,000 | 20 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $464,927 | 26 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
The Sutherland Foundation Inc 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 The Sutherland Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 13 | $335,577 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $84,350 |
| Colorado | 6 | $42,500 |
| California | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Center for Families Learning | General fund - unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Sowing Seeds With Faith | General fund-unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Adelante Hispanic Achievers | General fund-unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Decode Project | General fund-unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Denver Urban Gardens | General fund-unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Educational Justice LLC | General fund-unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Muddy Sneakers | General fund-unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Musicworks Asheville | General fund-unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Read to Succeed Ashevillebuncombe | General fund-unrestricted | $25,000 |
| St George's Scholar Institute Inc | General fund-unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Tech-Nique | General fund-unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Foundation | General fund - unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ivy Plus Academy | General fund - unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Play Cousins Collective | General fund-unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council | General fund - unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Cafe 180 | General fund - unrestricted | $8,750 |
| Asheville City Schools Foundation | General fund-unrestricted | $5,600 |
| Young Authors Greenhouse | General fund-unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Colaborative la Milpa | General fund-unrestricted | $3,750 |
| Lincoln Heritage Council Boy Scouts of America | General fund - unrestricted | $3,077 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | General fund-unrestricted | $2,750 |
| Warren Village | General fund-unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sun Valley Youth Center | General fund - unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Emily Griffith Foundation | General fund - unrestricted | $2,000 |
| PS Arts | General fund - unrestricted | $1,500 |
| University of Southern California | General fund - unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Lee Brown
- Garvin Deters
- Laura Lee Gastis
- Polk Deters
- James Seiler
- George Gastis
- Sarah Ashworth
Questions people ask
Does The Sutherland Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sutherland Foundation Inc give?
$464,927 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs The Sutherland Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Lee Brown (Director), Garvin Deters (Director-Chairman), Laura Lee Gastis (Director-Secretary) and Polk Deters (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Sutherland Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.