Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $224,685 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $866 and the largest $68,811. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$224,685
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$866
- Largest grant$68,811
- Assets$0
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was down from $252,845 the year before.
51% of its 2025 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 | $235,357 | 50 | $670 |
| 2024 | $252,845 | 66 | $785 |
| 2025 | $224,685 | 45 | $0 |
How to apply
Mary & Abe 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 Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $179,892 |
| New Jersey | 13 | $43,072 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,721 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yad Yosef Co David Ozeirey | Synagogue and related community services | $68,811 |
| Yeshivat Shaare Torah | Yeshiva education | $37,603 |
| Synagogue of Deal | Unrestricted use of funds | $21,297 |
| Bet Midrash Gadol Ateret Torah | Yeshiva education | $19,500 |
| Ateret Torah Center | Yeshiva education | $10,000 |
| Simha Organization | Unrestricted use of funds | $7,200 |
| Yde | Yeshiva education | $7,200 |
| Congregation Shaare Zion | Synagogue | $6,200 |
| Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore | Education, religious and charitable purpose | $5,400 |
| Congregation Midrash Elyon | Unrestricted use of funds | $5,200 |
| Sephardic Torah Center | Unrestricted use of funds | $5,200 |
| The Kesher Organization | Unrestricted use of funds | $5,200 |
| SBH Community Service Network | Unrestricted use of funds | $3,600 |
| Hky Kol Yaakab Inc | Unrestricted use of funds | $1,800 |
| Lev Chana | Unrestricted use of funds | $1,800 |
| Lev L'achim | Unrestricted use of funds | $1,800 |
| Yeshiva Meor Hatorah | Unrestricted use of funds | $1,800 |
| Beit Yaacov Inc | Unrestricted use of funds | $1,721 |
| Yeshivat Mekor Haim | Unrestricted use of funds | $1,100 |
| Congregation Ahavas Chessed USA Inc | Unrestricted use of funds | $1,000 |
| Congregation Zichron Chaim | Unrestricted use of funds | $1,000 |
| Lev Lalev Inc | Unrestricted use of funds | $1,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | Unrestricted use of funds | $866 |
| Areivim | Support for family of deceased person | $504 |
| American Friends of Kupat Ha'ir | Unrestricted use of funds | $501 |
| Congregation Midrash Elyon | Unrestricted use of funds | $501 |
| Renewal | To find and match kidney donors for those suffering from various forms of kidney disease. | $501 |
| Tiferet Torah | Unrestricted use of funds | $501 |
| Friends of Aderes Hatorah Inc | Unrestricted use of funds | $500 |
| Mabas Fund | Unrestricted use of funds | $500 |
| Torat Chaim | Unrestricted use of funds | $500 |
| Torat Hessed | Unrestricted use of funds | $500 |
| Sephardic Congregation of Long Branch | Unrestricted use of funds | $481 |
| Hatzalah Emergency Medical Services of the Jersey Shore Inc | Unrestricted use of funds | $441 |
| American Friends of Birkat Efraim | Unrestricted use of funds | $360 |
| Auditory Oral Foundation | Unrestricted use of funds | $360 |
| Chofetz Chaim Heritage Fund | Unrestricted use of funds | $360 |
| Sephardic Medical Resources | Unrestricted use of funds | $360 |
| Share of New Square Inc | Unrestricted use of funds | $360 |
| Congregation Beth Midrash Yam Hatorah | Unrestricted use of funds | $301 |
Officers and trustees
- Abraham Sutton
- Mary Sutton
- David Hirsh
Questions people ask
Does Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation give?
$224,685 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $866.
Who runs Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Abraham Sutton (Director), Mary Sutton (Director) and David Hirsh (Director).
What does Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.