Private foundation · EIN 87-6778982 · Selma, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Suttle Charitable Tr

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: 2 grants paid, $322K total, median $161K. 50% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$322K
Median grant
$161K
Stays in AL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.8M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $322K; Part I reports $484K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Guiding Eyes of the BlindYorktown Heights, NYProvide guide dogs to people withvision loss$161K
Wannabe RescusedSelma, ALProvide support to the local pet adoption$161K

By state: New York 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Suttle Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Selma, Alabama, administered in care of John Calame, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Suttle Charitable Tr 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 Suttle Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $322K across 2 grants, a median of $161K.

Where does Suttle Charitable Tr give?

New York (1 grants), Alabama (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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