Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation
Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists 96 grants totaling $100,750 to charitable organizations.
Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation gave $101K across 96 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,750
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 96
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,049
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,309,004
- -4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (22 of 96, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
404 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 404 grants of 404 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (36%), Illinois (22%), California (17%), Massachusetts (8%), and Alabama (5%). Listed recipients were also located in Virginia and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 96 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 96 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $873. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 116% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $114K (2022). In 2024 it made 96 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History Chicago, IL | research in Madagascar FUND led by Steve Goodman | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | The Charley Davidson Children's Cancer Fund | $5,000 |
| Project Kesher New York, NY | TO support women and children in Ukraine | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc Montgomery, AL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Reform Jewish Congregation Glencoe, IL | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Seven Hills Chamber Music Lynchburg, VA | General & Unrestricted | $3,300 |
| Indigenous Lenses Salt Lake Cty, UT | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Morrissey-Compton Educational Center Redwood City, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Okizu Foundation Novato, CA | Camp Okizu Scholarship Fund | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,309,004 | $12,170 | $117,712 | $100,750 | 96 | $114,939 | $41,821 | $116,673 |
| 2023 | $2,414,396 | $69,962 | $106,074 | $90,300 | 104 | $103,574 | $69,962 | $102,094 |
| 2022 | $2,450,508 | $175,491 | $131,996 | $113,500 | 88 | $127,996 | $175,491 | $105,776 |
| 2021 | $2,406,513 | $344,619 | $65,443 | $46,670 | 62 | $62,493 | $344,619 | $134,876 |
| 2020 | $2,126,837 | $193,977 | $59,229 | $45,260 | 54 | — | $193,976 | $107,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for varied charitable work. For example, the Field Museum of Natural History describes its work as collection-based research and learning to build public understanding of nature and cultures. Project Kesher says it builds Jewish community and advances civil society by developing and empowering women leaders. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights.
Other 2024 recipients describe work supporting families affected by childhood cancer (Okizu Foundation), people with learning disabilities and school-related difficulties (Morrissey-Compton Educational Center), and living composers and music education (Accessible Contemporary Music).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 96 grants totaling $100,750. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $500.
Notable 2024 grants included $20,000 to P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc; $5,000 each to the Field Museum of Natural History, Massachusetts General Hospital, Project Kesher, and the Southern Poverty Law Center; and $4,000 to Community Reform Jewish Congregation. Other listed grants included $3,300 to Seven Hills Chamber Music and $2,000 each to Indigenous Lenses, Morrissey-Compton Educational Center, and the Okizu Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John D Susman as Co-President and Director, and William J Susman as Co-President, Director, and Secretary.
Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation is led by John D Susman, Co- President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John D Susman
Co- President & Director
Vice President → Vice President, Co- President & Director, 2023
Vice President, Co- President & Director → Co- President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William J Susman
Co- President, Director & Secretary
Vice President → Vice President, Co- President, Director & Secretary, 2023
Vice President, Co- President, Director & Secretary → Co- President, Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bernard M Susman (2020–2023) — President, Director & Secretary
- Former: Caryl H Susman (2020) — Director & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation
How much does Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation give each year?
Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation gave $101K across 96 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 104 grants.
What is Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,049, across 96 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation give grants?
Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (22%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (25 grants), New York, NY (14 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants) and Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (88 of 96) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($20,000), Field Museum of Natural History ($5,000) and Massachusetts General Hospital ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation?
Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for varied charitable work. For example, the Field Museum of Natural History describes its work as collection-based research and learning to build public understanding of nature and cultures. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation's EIN?
Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8068788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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