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Also known as: (FORMERLY SUSMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION)
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Susman Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Ellen Susman. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have decreased from $5.6M in 2011 to $2.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, New York and Connecticut. According to available records, Susman Family Foundation has made 74 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $456K in 2020 to $299K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $250K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 54 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Connecticut, Texas, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Susman Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 74 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, CT, TX.
Susman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 74 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $250K.
Susman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Susman Family Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Susman | VP/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stacy Kuhn | VP/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen Susman | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$311K
Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
$2.9M
Net Worth
$2.9M
Grants Paid
$299K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$173K
Distribution Amount
$143K
Total: $2.4M
Total Grants
74
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
54
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big SistersPARTNERS WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS, VOLUNTEERS, AND DONORS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS THAT CHANGES LIVES FOR THE BETTER, FOREVER. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL CHILDREN CAN ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN LIFE. | Irving, TX | $250 | 2022 |
| Star Of HopeTO SUPPORT HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN | Houston, TX | $3K | 2021 |
| Hirshhorn Museum And Sculpture GardenGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| Hirshhorn Museum Trustee Annual AmountGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| The Jewish BoardGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $16K | 2023 |
| Washington InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington Dc, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Rice UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Rothko ChapelGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Houston Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Houston Center For Contemporary CraftGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| National Ms SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Jfs HoustonGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $360 | 2023 |
| Herman Park ConservatoryGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $250 | 2023 |
| Hirshhorn MuseumTO PROMOTE THE VISUAL ART OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA, AN APPRECIATION OF ARTISTS WHO LACK PUBLIC RECOGNITION, AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO ART THROUGH BEST PRACTICES IN PRESERVATION AND PLACEMENT OF CULTURALLY IMPORTANT ARTWORKS | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| The Museum Of Fine Arts HoustonTO SUPPORT THE PRESENTATION OF DIVERSE HISTORIES OF ART SPANNING 5,000 YEARS. | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Yale UniversityYALE IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE WORLD TODAY AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH OUTSTANDING RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, EDUCATION, PRESERVATION, AND PRACTICE. YALE EDUCATES ASPIRING LEADERS WORLDWIDE WHO SERVE ALL SECTORS OF SOCIETY. WE CARRY OUT THIS MISSION THROUGH THE FREE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS IN AN ETHICAL, INTERDEPENDENT, AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS, AND ALUMNI. | New Haven, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth IsraelTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S FUNDS IN FULLING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FUNDS WERE CREATED | Houston, TX | $6K | 2022 |
| SireTO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES, AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| The Fresh Air FundTO PROVIDE NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN WITH UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER EXPERIENCES THAT UNLOCK THEIR LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| The Menil FoundationTO SUPPORT THE MENIL FOUNDATION | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| HmaacTO SUPPORT THE PRESENTATION AND PRESERVATION OF INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, AND REGIONAL ART | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Houston Center For Contempory CraftTO HELP PROVIDE FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO THE PUBLIC | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Kinkaid SchoolTO SUPPORT THE KINKAID SCHOOL | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Gallmann Africa DonationDEDICATED TO CREATIVE, SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION - PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE FLOURISHING TOGETHER, THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ARTS. | Babylon, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Houston PetsetTO PROVIDE GRANTS TO HOUSTON-AREA ANIMAL NON-PROFITS | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| K9s4copsTO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR FUNDING THE PURCHASE OF K9S FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The ChildrenTO SUPPORT THE SELECTION OF CHILDREN WHO FACE MULTIPLE SYSTEMIC OBSTACLES AND TO PAIR THEM WITH A PROFESSIONAL MENTOR. | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Ms 150TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY AS THEY ENDURE THE LONG RIDE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Central SynagogueTO HELP SUPPORT ONE OF THE LARGEST JEWISH CONGREGATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Holocaust MuseumTO SUPPORT THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM | Houston, TX | $500 | 2022 |
| Vision To LearnTO SUPPORT THE VISION SCREENINGS FOR STUDENTS, UTILIZING MEDICALLY APPROPRIATE TOOLS. | Los Angeles, CA | $250 | 2022 |
| One Acre FundTO SUPPORT SPECIALIZED OUTDOOR PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM OR SIMILAR SPECIAL NEEDS. | Porter, TX | $250 | 2022 |
| NxhavnTO SUPPORT EARLY-CAREER ARTISTS AND CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS WITH THE RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND NETWORKS VITAL TO THEIR SUCCESS | New Haven, CT | $250K | 2021 |
| Moody Center For The ArtsTO ENCOURAGE CREATIVE THINKING AND ORIGINAL EXPRESSION, ENRICH CURRICULAR INNOVATION, AND PROMOTE CROSS-CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE ENCOUNTERS WITH THE ARTS | Houston, TX | $25K | 2021 |
| Greater Houston Community FundTHE MISSION OF THE GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS EXPANDING PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT BY CONNECTING DONORS TO THE CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT, PROVIDING EXCELLENT STEWARDSHIP OF ASSETS ENTRUSTED TO US, AND CONVENING RESOURCES TO ADDRESS IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NEEDS. | Houston, TX | $20K | 2021 |
| Hermann Park ConservancyFOUNDED IN 1992 AS FRIENDS OF HERMANN PARK, HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY IS A NONPROFIT CITIZENS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE STEWARDSHIP AND IMPROVEMENT OF HERMANN PARK TODAY AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. | Houston, TX | $4K | 2021 |
| Barc Animal Shelter & AdoptionsSPAY & NEUTER PROGRAM | Houston, TX | $3K | 2021 |
| Houston Community CollegeTO SUPPORT HIGHER EDUCATION | Houston, TX | $1K | 2021 |
| Kipp Texas Fundraising HoustonTO SUPPORT THE KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL | Houston, TX | $1K | 2021 |
| Houston SymphonyTO SUPPORT THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY | Houston, TX | $1K | 2021 |
| Houston Professional Fire Fighters AssocTO SUPPORT THE BARGAINING OF WAGES, BENEFITS, AND WORKFORCE CONDITIONS FOR FIREFIGHTERS | Houston, TX | $500 | 2021 |