Private foundation · EIN 85-3752468 · Old Saybrook, Connecticut · Environment

Susan Elaine 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: 3 grants paid, $105K total, median $25K. 67% of grants stayed in Connecticut. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$105K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CT
67%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$1.1M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Susan Petit, 7 Riverside Avenue, Old Saybrook, Ct, 8602805879 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Horse Angels RescueWest Chester, PATo provide assistance to institutions, associations and societies operating solely for religious, charitable, scientific and literary or ed…$75K
Old Saybrook Land TrustOld Saybrook, CTTo provide assistance to institutions, associations and societies operating solely for religious, charitable, scientific and literary or ed…$25K
US Horse Welfare and Rescue OrganizationAvon, CTTo provide assistance to institutions, associations and societies operating solely for religious, charitable, scientific and literary or ed…$5,000

By state: Pennsylvania 1 · Connecticut 2

About this foundation

Susan Elaine Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Susan Elaine 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 Susan Elaine Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $105K across 3 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Susan Elaine Foundation Inc give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), Connecticut (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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