Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation
The Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing lists 71 grants totaling $176,218, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation gave $176K across 71 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $176,218
- +43.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 71
- +20.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,482
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (29 of 67, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% 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 Jane & Sam Sutton 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: 291 Broadway Road - 19Th Fl, New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 997-1234
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Friends of Binyan Av - Private Foundation ($70K). Together the top 10 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
260 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 255 grants of 260 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 12% to recipients in New Jersey. Maryland and Florida each received 3% of grant dollars; Ohio accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 67 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $360 first-time, $501 repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2020) to $185K (2023). In 2025 it made 71 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Binyan Av - Private Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Use of Funds | $70,200 |
| Congregation Shaare Rahamim Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Use of Funds | $15,824 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted Use of Funds | $13,506 |
| The Special Children's Center Lakewood, NJ | To provide respite and support for families with disabled children | $11,000 |
| Yeshivat Shaare Rahamim Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Use of Funds | $10,000 |
| Congregation Beth Torah Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Use of Funds | $9,167 |
| Renewal Brooklyn, NY | To find and match kidney donors for those suffering from various forms of kidney disease. | $3,600 |
| Yeshivat Leluv of Jerusalem Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted Use of Funds | $3,600 |
| Yeshivat Hechal Shemuel Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Use of Funds | $3,320 |
| Irene's Home Essentials Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Use of Funds | $2,800 |
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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 | — | $86,611 | $201,838 | $176,218 | 71 | $189,033 | — | $3,600 |
| 2024 | $129,415 | $105,382 | $131,596 | $122,666 | 59 | $127,091 | — | $8,349 |
| 2023 | $154,979 | $145,962 | $184,850 | $184,800 | 57 | $184,850 | $19 | $9,297 |
| 2022 | $193,867 | $173,716 | $136,118 | $136,018 | 37 | $136,118 | $19 | $9,054 |
| 2021 | $155,619 | $229,515 | $129,735 | $129,685 | 36 | $129,685 | $12 | $5,207 |
| 2020 | $55,839 | $106,077 | $104,348 | $104,348 | 64 | — | $6 | $2,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K 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
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants show support for religious and educational organizations, including congregations and yeshivas, as well as charitable organizations. Examples include a grant to Renewal for finding and matching kidney donors and a grant to The Special Children’s Center to provide respite and support for families with disabled children.
Grantees describe a range of activities in their own mission statements. Shoresh Inc says it offers weekend and camp activities, events, and classes about Jewish heritage. The Sephardic Community Youth Center describes itself as providing social, cultural, recreational, and informal educational programs. Chai Lifeline describes its work as providing social, emotional, financial, and practical assistance to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 71 grants totaling $176,218. Grants ranged from $42 to $70,200, with a median of $400.
The largest 2025 grants included $70,200 to American Friends of Binyan AV, $15,824 to Congregation Shaare Rahamim, $13,506 to Jewish Communal Fund, $11,000 to The Special Children’s Center, and $10,000 to Yeshivat Shaare Rahamim. The stated purposes for most of these grants were unrestricted use of funds; The Special Children’s Center’s grant was for respite and support for families with disabled children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Samuel Sutton and Jane Sutton as directors.
Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Sutton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel G. Sutton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Hirsch (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation
How much does Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation give each year?
Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation gave $176K across 71 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 59 grants.
What is Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $2,482, across 71 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation give grants?
Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (31 grants), Lakewood, NJ (11 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Does Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 71) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Friends of Binyan Av - Private Foundation ($70,200), Congregation Shaare Rahamim ($15,824) and Jewish Communal Fund ($13,506), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants show support for religious and educational organizations, including congregations and yeshivas, as well as charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jane & Sam Sutton 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 ↑
How much is Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation's EIN?
Jane & Sam Sutton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0663360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jane & Sam Sutton 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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