Private foundation · EIN 61-1437696 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Susan Sarandon Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $148K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$148K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2025

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NYCharitable$30K
Amazon WatchOakland, CACharitable$15K
Human Needs ProjectSan Rafael, CACharitable$15K
Middle Eastern Children's AllianceBerkeley, CACharitable$15K
The Bowery MissionNew York, NYCharitable$13K
The Center for Consitutional RightsNew York, NYCharitable$10K
GreenpeaceWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Oregon Food Bank IncPortland, ORCharitable$5,000
Palestine's Children Relief FundLos Angeles, CACharitable$5,000
The Mirembe ProjectBrooklyn, NYCharitable$5,000
Unrwa USAWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Utopia FoundationTraverse City, MICharitable$5,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
World Food ProgramWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Bottomless ClosetNew York, NYCharitable$3,000
Human Development FundCanton, MICharitable$2,000
The Asher HouseEstacada, ORCharitable$2,000
Code PinkMarina del Rey, CACharitable$1,000
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, ARCharitable$1,000
Immigration Counseling ServicePortland, ORCharitable$1,000

By state: New York 5 · California 5 · District of Columbia 4 · Oregon 3 · Michigan 2 · Arkansas 1

About this foundation

The Susan Sarandon Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Susan Sarandon Charitable Foundation 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 Susan Sarandon Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $148K across 20 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Susan Sarandon Charitable Foundation give?

New York (5 grants), California (5 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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