Private foundation · EIN 20-8068788 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 96 grants paid, $101K total, median $500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
96
$101K
Median grant
$500
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 96 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
P E F Israel Endowment Funds IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Field Museum of Natural HistoryChicago, ILresearch in Madagascar FUND led by Steve Goodman$5,000
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAThe Charley Davidson Children's Cancer Fund$5,000
Project KesherNew York, NYTO support women and children in Ukraine$5,000
Southern Poverty Law Center IncMontgomery, ALGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Community Reform Jewish CongregationGlencoe, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000
Seven Hills Chamber MusicLynchburg, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$3,300
Indigenous LensesSalt Lake City, UTGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Morrissey-Compton Educational CenterRedwood City, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Okizu FoundationNovato, CACamp Okizu Scholarship Fund$2,000
Friends of the Palo Alto Jr Museum and ZooPalo Alto, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Accessible Contemporary MusicChicago, ILto support beginning piano lessons for children$1,000
American Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
At the CrossroadsSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Brigid Alliance IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Central American Legal AssistanceBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Child Advocates of Silicon Valley IncMilpitas, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting inBoston, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Community Counseling Centers of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Community Working Group IncFremont, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Congregation Kol EmethPalo Alto, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Ecumenical Hunger ProgramEast Palo Alto, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
El Camino Hospital FoundationMount View, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Environmental Defense Fund IncorporatedNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
EpacenterEast Palo Alto, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Innocence Project IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Institute of American Indian Arts FoundationSanta Fe, NMGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Intermusic SFSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
International Fund for Animal Welfare IncYarmouth Port, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
International Planned Parenthood FederationNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncNew York, NYTo support the People of Ukraine$1,000
Parisi House on the Hill IncSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Pathway Society IncSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
San Jose Chamber OrchestraSan Jose, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Wilderness SocietyWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
World Jewish Congress American Section IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Paws ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$750
Acts of Kindness Cabaret NfpWheeling, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$500
American Blues TheaterChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Association for Autism and Neurodiversity IncWatertown, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Autism Science FoundationScarsdale, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Autistic Self Advocacy NetworkWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Black Ensemble Theater CorporationChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Chicago Childrens Advocacy CenterChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Elyssas Mission NfpNorthbrook, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALGeneral & Unrestricted$500
GlenkirkChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Human Rights Campaign FoundationWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Natural Resources Defense Council IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Porchlight Music Theatre ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$500
The Mabel Mercer Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Working in ConcertChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Finca International IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$400
The ArkChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$400
Cara ProgramChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$300
Chicago Horticultural SocietyGlencoe, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$300

By state: New York 17 · Illinois 36 · California 17 · Massachusetts 7 · Alabama 2 · District of Columbia 8

About this foundation

Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $101K across 96 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation give?

New York (17 grants), Illinois (36 grants), California (17 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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