Albert & Melissa Sutton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Albert & Melissa Sutton Foundation is a private foundation in Sayreville, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $657,424 in 148 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $38,875. 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$657,424
- Number of grants148
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$38,875
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $979,731 the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $979,731 | 153 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $657,424 | 148 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Albert & Melissa Sutton 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 Albert & Melissa Sutton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 108 | $547,175 |
| New Jersey | 37 | $108,147 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,001 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $101 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor's Fund Inc | Unrestricted | $38,875 |
| Yad Yosef Torah Center | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Yad Yosef Torah Center | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Congregation Beit Edmond | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Congregation Beit Edmond | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Congregation Beit Edmond | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Renewal | Unrestricted | $18,900 |
| Simha Organization | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Simha Organization | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Sephardic Bikur Holim | Unrestricted | $10,001 |
| Jsumc Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Park Ave Synagogue Ohel Simha | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Propel | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sephacademy | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sephardic Academy of Manhattan | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sephardic Academy of Manhattan | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sephardic Academy of Manhattan | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sephardic Academy of Manhattan | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sephardic Academy of Manhattan | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sephardic Bikur Holim | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sephardic Food Fund | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shuvi Nafshi Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Yad Yosef Torah Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Yde | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Yde | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Yde | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Yde | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Renewal | Unrestricted | $9,450 |
| In Moise Safra Center | Unrestricted | $7,640 |
| Congregation Magen David of Manhattan | Unrestricted | $7,200 |
| Park Ave Synagogue Ohel Simha | Unrestricted | $7,200 |
| In Chazak Global Inc | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Safe | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Safe | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Sephardic Division of Chaim Medical | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Simha Organization | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Simha Organization | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| UJA Federation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| UJA Federation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Mekudeshet | Unrestricted | $5,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert J Sutton
- Melissa Sutton
- Eileen Sutton
Questions people ask
Does Albert & Melissa Sutton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Albert & Melissa Sutton Foundation give?
$657,424 in tax year 2024, across 148 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Albert & Melissa Sutton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Albert J Sutton (Director), Melissa Sutton (Director) and Eileen Sutton (Director).
What does Albert & Melissa Sutton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.