Private foundation · EIN 91-2015382 · Kenmore, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Suskin 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: 46 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $30K. 72% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
46
$1.5M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in WA
72%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 40 of 46 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterSeattle, WASupport operations$70K
Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle, WASupport operations$70K
No Kid HungryPhiladelphia, PASupport operations$60K
Northwest HarvestSeattle, WAOperations support$50K
Wings of RescueSan Diego, CASupport operations$50K
Habitat for HumanityRenton, WAOperations support$45K
American Red CrossSeattle, WASupport operations$40K
Emergency Food NetworkLakewood, WASupport operations$40K
Homeward Pet Adoption CenterWoodinville, WASupport operations$40K
Medic One FoundationBellevue, WASupport operations$40K
Uso NorthwestSeattle, WASupport operations$40K
Food LifelineSeattle, WASupport operations$35K
Got Your SixMaryville, ILSupport operations$35K
LifewireBellevue, WASupport operations$35K
Ackcs Rescue TrustCrozier, VASupport operations$30K
Brigadoon Service DogsBellingham, WASupport operations$30K
Cavalier Rescue USATucson, AZSupport operations$30K
Children's Home Society of WashingtonSeattle, WASupport operations$30K
Danny & Ron's RescueCamden, SCSupport operations$30K
Freedom Frenchie RescueMesa, AZSupport operations$30K
French Bulldog Village RescuePaducah, KYSupport operations$30K
Friends of YouthKirkland, WASupport operations$30K
FristersIrvine, CASupport operations$30K
Mary's PlaceSeattle, WASupport operations$30K
Olive CrestBellevue, WASupport operations$30K
PawsSeattle, WASupport operations$30K
Red Rover Purple Leash ProjectSacramento, CASupport operations$30K
SafeRedmond, WASupport operations$30K
Seattle Humane SocietyBellevue, WAOperations support$30K
Treehouse for KidsSeattle, WASupport operations$30K
USA Patriots Kids CampCape Coral, FLSupport operations$30K
North Pacific Food BankRaymond, WASupport operations$25K
Old Dog HavenOak Harbor, WASupport operations$25K
The Soup LadiesBuckley, WASupport operations$25K
Becks PlaceMonroe, WASupport operations$20K
Bridge City Inclusive SportsPortland, ORSupport operations$20K
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CASupport operations$20K
Hank's Heroes FoundationShoreline, WASupport operations$20K
Meow Cat RescueKirkland, WASupport operations$20K
Motley Zoo Animal RescueRedmond, WASupport operations$20K

By state: Washington 33 · California 4 · Arizona 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · Illinois 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Suskin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kenmore, Washington, 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 Suskin 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 Suskin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 46 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Suskin Foundation give?

Washington (33 grants), California (4 grants), Arizona (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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