The Susan Isabel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Susan Isabel Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $657,403 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$657,403
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was down from $696,500 the year before.
19% of its 2024 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 | $696,500 | 27 | $14.2 million |
| 2024 | $657,403 | 27 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
The Susan Isabel 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 The Susan Isabel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $412,403 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $105,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $75,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Jay College of Criminal Justice | General purpose grants | $250,000 |
| National Museum of American History | General purpose grants | $100,000 |
| The Pew Trusts | General purpose grants | $75,000 |
| National Dance Institute | General purpose grants | $25,000 |
| New York Ear & Eye Infirmary | General purpose grants | $25,000 |
| Research to Prevent Blindness | General purpose grants | $25,000 |
| The Society of Paper Money Collectors | General purpose grants | $25,000 |
| Batsheva Dance Company | General purpose grants | $17,403 |
| American Friends of Keshet Eilon | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| German-American Scholarship Association | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| Higgins Museum | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| New York City Ballet | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| Numismatic Crime Information Center | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| St Bernard's School | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| The Public Theatre | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Sos | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| American Numismatic Association | General purpose grants | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | General purpose grants | $5,000 |
| The Grolier Club | General purpose grants | $5,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
| American Psychological Foundation | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
| Georgetown University | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
| New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
| The Episcopal School in the City of Ny | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Adam Shiva
Questions people ask
Does The Susan Isabel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Susan Isabel Foundation give?
$657,403 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Susan Isabel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Adam Shiva (Trustee).
What does The Susan Isabel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.