The Susan Sarandon Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Susan Sarandon Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $147,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$147,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $174,957 the year before.
25% 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 | $167,387 | 39 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $174,957 | 24 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $147,500 | 20 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
The Susan Sarandon Charitable 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 Sarandon Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $60,500 |
| California | 5 | $51,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $8,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $7,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Amazon Watch | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Human Needs Project | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Middle Eastern Children's Alliance | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | Charitable | $12,500 |
| The Center for Consitutional Rights | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Greenpeace | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Palestine's Children Relief Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Mirembe Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Unrwa USA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Utopia Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $5,000 |
| World Food Program | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bottomless Closet | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Human Development Fund | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Asher House | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Code Pink | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Immigration Counseling Service | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Sarandon
- Eva Amuri Martino
- Jack Henry Robbins
- Miles Robbins
Questions people ask
Does The Susan Sarandon Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Susan Sarandon Charitable Foundation give?
$147,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Susan Sarandon Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Sarandon (President and Director), Eva Amuri Martino (Vice President), Jack Henry Robbins (Vice President, Treasurer,) and Miles Robbins (Vice President).
What does The Susan Sarandon Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and food and hunger.