Lester & Karen Sutton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lester & Karen Sutton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $183,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$183,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,046 the year before.
20% 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 | $63,000 | 9 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $100,046 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $183,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Lester & Karen Sutton Family 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 Lester & Karen Sutton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $183,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Latrobe Foundation | The funds will be usedto fund repairs to tennis & pickleball courts at Legion Keener park | $150,000 |
| The Latrobe Foundation | Funds will be usedto fund Ligion Keener baseball field | $10,000 |
| Laurel Highlands Workforce & Opprtunity Center | The funds will be usedto support the exempt purposeof the exempt organization | $10,000 |
| The Latrobe Foundation State | Funds will be usedto support the LatrobeRotary Backpack program | $5,000 |
| Greater Latrobe Partners In Education | The funds will be usedto fund the GLSD ArtConservation Trust- Art Gala | $5,000 |
| Latrobe 4th of July Celebration | The funds will be usedto support the exempt purposeof the exempt organization | $2,500 |
| Greater Latrobe Partners In Education | Funds will be usedto fund the Steven LocasicoHeart to Heart 5K | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lester R Sutton
- Samuel R Sutton
- Karen S Sutton
- Patricia Elliott
- Kayla Sutton
- Martin Elliott
Questions people ask
Does Lester & Karen Sutton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lester & Karen Sutton Family Foundation give?
$183,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lester & Karen Sutton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lester R Sutton (President), Samuel R Sutton (Vice President), Karen S Sutton (Secretary) and Patricia Elliott (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Lester & Karen Sutton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.