Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family

WILMINGTON, DE EIN: 20-8068788

Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WILMINGTON, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 96 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $42K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.3M

-4.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$101K

+11.6% YoY

Grant Count

96

-7.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

+20.9% YoY

About Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family

Based on IRS filings

Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WILMINGTON, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 96 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $42K.

Ready to take the next step with Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

18states
+10 more states

Cities

ArlingtonArlington HeightsBaltimoreBeavertonBostonBrooklynCambridgeChicagoDenverE Palo AltoEast Palo AltoEtnaEvanstonFremontGenevaGlencoeGlenviewGolfHagerstownHighland Park

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$95K$190K$284K$379K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,309,004$2,414,396$2,450,508
Revenue$12,170$69,962$175,491
Expenses$117,712$106,074$131,996
Qualifying Distributions$114,939$103,574$127,996
Net Investment Income$41,821$69,962$175,491
Distributable Amount$116,673$102,094$105,776

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$28K$57K$85K$114K54 grants202062 grants202188 grants2022104 grants202396 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL …$5KCOMMUNITY REFORM JEWISH …$4KINDIGENOUS LENSES$2KFRIENDS OF THE PALO ALTO…$2KACCESSIBLE CONTEMPORARY …$1KAMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGE…$1KAMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE$1KAT THE CROSSROADS$1KBIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS…$1KBRIGID ALLIANCE INC$1K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

250<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
John D SusmanCo- Pres, Dir1
William J SusmanCo- Pres, Dir, Sec1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Related Funders

Similar funders by location and focus area

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

What could you do with Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities