James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund
James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $304K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $7K.
James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund at a glance
In short: James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund gave $11K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,000
- -26.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,500
- -26.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $303,913
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund
Who James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cannonball Kids Cancer Foundation Inc ($8K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2025) to $15K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cannonball Kids Cancer Foundation Inc Orlando, FL | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Enduring Hearts Inc Marietta, GA | General Operating | $3,500 |
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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 | $303,913 | $12,283 | $19,627 | $11,000 | 2 | $14,436 | $7,391 | $18,289 |
| 2024 | $311,293 | $18,823 | $22,840 | $15,000 | 2 | $18,435 | $14,325 | $16,990 |
| 2023 | $315,362 | $6,698 | $22,853 | $15,000 | 1 | $18,515 | $7,200 | $16,600 |
| 2022 | $331,494 | $25,693 | $24,405 | $15,000 | 1 | $18,797 | $20,770 | $18,988 |
| 2021 | $330,166 | $38,513 | $22,108 | $13,350 | 1 | — | $33,743 | $18,529 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $6K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund
How much does James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund give each year?
James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund gave $11K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 2 grants.
How large is James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund?
James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund reported $304K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (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.
Where does James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund operate?
James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin.
What is James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund's EIN?
James Paul Sutton Medical Research Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6479578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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