Susquehanna Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Susquehanna Foundation is a private foundation in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.4 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $3.0 million. 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$7.4 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$674 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $83.0 million the year before.
22% 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 | $11.0 million | 31 | $598 million |
| 2024 | $83.0 million | 28 | $599 million |
| 2025 | $7.4 million | 18 | $674 million |
How to apply
Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $3.1 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $612,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $115,490 |
| New York | 1 | $45,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cato Institute | General fund | $3.0 million |
| Alliance for Decision Education Inc | General fund | $2.3 million |
| Institute for Free Speech | General fund | $500,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General fund | $500,000 |
| Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School | General fund | $298,059 |
| Union Fire Association | General fund | $150,000 |
| The Franklin Institute | General fund | $145,490 |
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium | General fund | $115,490 |
| Atlas Economic Research Network | General fund | $100,000 |
| Philadelphia Robotics Coalition | General fund | $100,000 |
| Associated Alumni of the Central High School of Philadelphia | General fund | $75,000 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | General fund | $50,000 |
| Greenwich House | General fund | $45,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | General fund | $27,382 |
| The Friends of Foundation Academies | General fund | $15,000 |
| Ashoka | General fund | $12,000 |
| Dominic V Dicicco Memorial Trust | General fund | $10,000 |
| Independent Institute Lighthouse Society | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur Dantchik
- Andrew Frost
- Jeffrey Yass
- Robert Sack
- Theodore Bryce
- Timothy J Leska
- Mark Dooley
Questions people ask
Does Susquehanna Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Susquehanna Foundation give?
$7.4 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Susquehanna Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur Dantchik (President), Andrew Frost (Vice-President), Jeffrey Yass (Vice-President) and Robert Sack (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Susquehanna Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.