Private foundation · EIN 16-1587911 · Pittsford, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 74 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $10K. 16% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
74
$1.2M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
16%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 74 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Food Bank of the Southern TierElmira, NYUnrestricted grants$75K
Planned Parenthood of CharlestonCharleston, SCUnrestricted grants$60K
EarthjusticeSanfrancisco, CAUnrestricted grants$50K
Planned Parenthood - Ithaca Health CenterIthaca, NYUnrestricted grants$40K
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCUnrestricted grants$40K
Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZUnrestricted grants$40K
Amnesty International USANew York, NYUnrestricted grants$40K
Sc Coastal Conservation LeagueCharleston, SCUnrestricted grants$40K
Food for Lane CountyEugene, ORUnrestricted grants$40K
World Society for the Protection of AnimalsNew York, NYUnrestricted grants$35K
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NYUnrestricted grants$35K
Conservation InternationalArlington, VAUnrestricted grants$35K
Beyond ToxicsEugene, ORUnrestricted grants$30K
Plastic Oceans InternationalMalibu, CAUnrestricted grants$30K
Humane Society of the USWashington, DCUnrestricted grants$30K
Mercy for AnimalsHagerstown, MDUnrestricted grants$30K
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaWashington, DCUnrestricted grants$30K
EngenderhealthWashington, DCUnrestricted grants$25K
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDUnrestricted grants$25K
Rainforest TrustWarrenton, VAUnrestricted grants$25K
Planned Parenthood of AlaskaAnchorage, AKUnrestricted grants$20K
The Adirondack CouncilElizabethtown, NYUnrestricted grants$20K
Environmental Defense FundWashington, DCUnrestricted grants$20K
Population ConnectionWashington, DCUnrestricted grants$20K
Cascadia WildlandsEugene, ORUnrestricted grants$15K
White Bird ClinicEugene, ORUnrestricted grants$15K
Loaves & FishesIthaca, NYUnrestricted grants$15K
Ocean Conservation InternationalDover, DEUnrestricted grants$15K
Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DCUnrestricted grants$15K
Alaska Conservation FoundationAnchorage, AKUnrestricted grants$15K
Greenhill Humane SocietyEugene, ORUnrestricted grants$15K
Oregon WildPortland, ORUnrestricted grants$15K
Eugene Health CenterEugene, ORUnrestricted grants$10K
Community Supported SheltersEugene, ORUnrestricted grants$10K
McKenzie River TrustEugene, ORUnrestricted grants$10K
Predator DefenseEugene, ORUnrestricted grants$10K
Friendship BridgeLakewood, COUnrestricted grants$10K
Pet Helpers ScCharleston, SCUnrestricted grants$10K
Oxfam AmericaBoston, MAUnrestricted grants$10K
Endangered Species CoalitionWashington, DCUnrestricted grants$10K
National Wildlife FederationReston, VAUnrestricted grants$10K
National Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYUnrestricted grants$10K
Women's Opportunity CenterIthaca, NYUnrestricted grants$10K
350orgBoston, MAUnrestricted grants$10K
The Jane Goodall InstituteWashington, DCUnrestricted grants$10K
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund InternationalAtlanta, GAUnrestricted grants$5,000
Square One VillagesEugene, ORUnrestricted grants$5,000
Flora and Fauna InternationalWashington, DCUnrestricted grants$5,000
The Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CAUnrestricted grants$5,000
The Wilderness SocietyWashington, DCUnrestricted grants$5,000
Wildlands NetworkSalt Lake City, UTUnrestricted grants$5,000
Oregon Horse RescueEugene, ORUnrestricted grants$5,000
Denali Citizens CouncilDenali Park, AKUnrestricted grants$5,000
Foodnet Meals on WheelsIthaca, NYUnrestricted grants$5,000
Hope and Safety AllianceEugene, ORUnrestricted grants$5,000
National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DCUnrestricted grants$5,000
Carry It ForwardEugene, ORUnrestricted grants$5,000
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYUnrestricted grants$5,000
Pro-Bone-OEugene, ORUnrestricted grants$5,000
Wildlife AllianceNew York, NYUnrestricted grants$5,000

By state: New York 12 · Oregon 24 · District of Columbia 13 · South Carolina 4 · California 3 · Virginia 3

About this foundation

The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsford, New York, administered in care of Ashford Advisors LLC, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 74 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc give?

New York (12 grants), Oregon (24 grants), District of Columbia (13 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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