The Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2003 and based in New York City. The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$785
+17.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$253K
+7.4% YoY
Grant Count
66
+32.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-18.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for Jewish educational organizations. Its funding priorities include:
- Jewish education and yeshiva education
- Synagogue and related community services
- Educational nonprofits
- Science and STEM education
Grantmaking
The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds.
Grant Range
$100–$81,960
Average Grant
amount: $25,433 (for synagogue and community services grants)
How to Apply
**
Ready to take the next step with Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with some activity in New Jersey and Illinois. Recent grant recipients are concentrated in Brooklyn and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $670–$785
- Total revenues: $238,000
- Total expenses: $240,497
- Total liabilities: $0
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $785
- Total giving: $252,845
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $785 | $670 | $3,167 |
| Revenue | $265,250 | $238,000 | $347,000 |
| Expenses | $265,135 | $240,497 | $346,534 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $258,995 | $237,932 | $345,301 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $399 | $368 | $687 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Abraham Sutton – Director (0.5 hours/week, no compensation reported)
- Mary Sutton – Director (0.5 hours/week, no compensation reported)
The foundation has no paid staff.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABRAHAM SUTTON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARY SUTTON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 291 Broadway, Floor 19, New York City, NY 10007-2691
Telephone: 212-997-1234
EIN: 83-0346075
Tax-exempt status: Since March 2003
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Launa Beuhler Foundation for
BROOKLYN, NY
Assets
$2K
Grants
4
Total Given
$20K
Uw E J Madden Mem Open Hearts Club 10-214880
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$307K
Hindy's Foundation
BROOKLYN, NY
Assets
$142K
Grants
8
Total Given
$225K
Jeanne & Thomas Hardy Family Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$3K
Grants
3
Total Given
$3K
Ramsleg Foundation
BRIGHTWATERS, NY
Assets
$543
Grants
1
Total Given
$500
Druckenmiller Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$1.8B
Grants
58
Total Given
$135.7M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation 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