Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation
The Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation is a private foundation based in Downington, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations in California, including organizations working in health research, Jewish community services, and student services.
Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation at a glance
In short: Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation gave $678K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $68K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $678,000
- -16.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $67,800
- +16.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $11,766,475
- -1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 583 Trifecta Road, Downington, PA 19335
Phone: (267) 970-0426
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uc San Diego Foundation Moores Cancer Center ($400K). Together the top 10 received $678K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 62 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $567K (2019) to $813K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $678K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc San Diego Foundation Moores Cancer Center La Jolla, CA | Center for Supportive Care | $400,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, CA | Kawasaki Research | $100,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society San Diego, CA | Ms Research | $65,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation San Diego, CA | Prostate Cancer Research | $35,000 |
| Hillel of San Diego San Diego, CA | Jewish Student Services | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of San Diego San Diego, CA | Community Services | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego County San Diego, CA | Community Services | $17,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces San Diego, CA | Wellbeing of Soldiers | $10,000 |
| Padres Pedal the Cause San Diego, CA | Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| Phase One Foundation - Road to Curing Cancer Santa Monica, CA | Cancer Research | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,766,475 | $615,487 | $808,993 | $678,000 | 10 | $727,808 | $547,989 | $736,074 |
| 2024 | $11,955,967 | $943,763 | $944,885 | $812,500 | 14 | $860,825 | $870,801 | $698,053 |
| 2023 | $11,941,381 | $779,099 | $752,482 | $647,500 | 12 | $693,044 | $719,506 | $629,454 |
| 2022 | $11,900,437 | $619,926 | $785,587 | $640,800 | 12 | $691,465 | $553,725 | $648,192 |
| 2021 | $12,030,320 | $1,739,228 | $824,581 | $723,000 | 14 | $776,603 | $1,241,284 | $712,908 |
| 2020 | $11,239,427 | $480,036 | $771,732 | $661,000 | 13 | — | $440,336 | $591,919 |
| 2019 | $11,531,123 | $591,237 | $678,472 | $566,500 | 16 | — | $554,306 | $584,753 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $736K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for cancer, Kawasaki disease, and multiple sclerosis research; Jewish student and community services; and the wellbeing of soldiers.
Among its grantees, the UC San Diego Foundation says its mission is to advocate and raise private support for UC San Diego’s research, teaching, and public service mission. The Jewish Federation of San Diego County describes its mission as building a vibrant, caring, connected, and enduring Jewish community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $678,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $400,000, with a median grant of $22,500.
The largest grants included $400,000 to UC San Diego Foundation Moores Cancer Center for a center for supportive care; $100,000 to Rady Children’s Hospital for Kawasaki research; $65,000 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for MS research; and $35,000 to the UC San Diego Foundation for prostate cancer research. Other recipients included Hillel of San Diego ($25,000), Jewish Family Services of San Diego ($20,000), Jewish Federation of San Diego County ($17,000), Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($10,000), Padres Pedal the Cause ($5,000), and Phase One Foundation – Road to Curing Cancer ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Henry Fader and Lynda Gordon as co-trustees.
Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Henry Fader
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
$20K (2019) → $20K (2025)
Lynda S. Gordon
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
$20K (2019) → $20K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Henry Fader (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation
How much does Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation give each year?
Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation gave $678K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $813K across 14 grants.
What is Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation's typical grant size?
Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $67,800, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation give grants?
Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (8 grants).
Does Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation's largest grantees?
Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Uc San Diego Foundation Moores Cancer Center ($400,000), Rady Children's Hospital ($100,000) and National Multiple Sclerosis Society ($65,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation?
Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $728K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $736K (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 Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for cancer, Kawasaki disease, and multiple sclerosis research; Jewish student and community services; and the wellbeing of soldiers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation's EIN?
Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6648797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Irving & Francine Suknow 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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