Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation
The Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including synagogues, yeshivas, schools, and community and social-service organizations.
Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation gave $225K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $224,685
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- -31.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,993
- +30.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $866
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (18 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mary & Abe Sutton 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 19Th Floor, 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 Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yad Yosef Co David Ozeirey ($69K). Together the top 10 received $189K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($301), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
286 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 281 grants of 286 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to recipients in New Jersey, and 1% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 43 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $501 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 35% 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 $225K (2025) to $345K (2022). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yad Yosef Co David Ozeirey Brooklyn, NY | Synagogue and Related Community Services | $68,811 |
| Yeshivat Shaare Torah Brooklyn, NY | Yeshiva Education | $37,603 |
| Synagogue of Deal Deal, NJ | Unrestricted Use of Funds | $21,297 |
| Bet Midrash Gadol Ateret Torah Brooklyn, NY | Yeshiva Education | $19,500 |
| Ateret Torah Center Brooklyn, NY | Yeshiva Education | $10,000 |
| Simha Organization Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Use of Funds | $7,200 |
| YDE Brooklyn, NY | Yeshiva Education | $7,200 |
| Congregation Shaare Zion Brooklyn, NY | Synagogue | $6,200 |
| Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore West Long Branch, NJ | Education, Religious and Charitable Purpose | $5,400 |
| Congregation Midrash Elyon Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Use of Funds | $5,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $246,000 | $246,785 | $224,685 | 45 | $235,725 | $513 |
| 2024 | $785 | $265,250 | $265,135 | $252,845 | 66 | $258,995 | $399 |
| 2023 | $670 | $238,000 | $240,497 | $235,357 | 50 | $237,932 | $368 |
| 2022 | $3,167 | $347,000 | $346,534 | $345,301 | 62 | $345,301 | $687 |
| 2021 | $2,701 | $230,240 | $228,269 | $228,244 | 63 | $228,244 | $506 |
| 2020 | $730 | $258,000 | $292,647 | $292,602 | 53 | — | $890 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $513 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 show support for Jewish religious and educational organizations, along with community services. For example, Yeshivat Shaare Torah says its mission is to foster the development of young people able to interact actively and wholesomely with fellow Jews and other citizens. Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore describes its work as operating a parochial grade school in Monmouth County, New Jersey. SIMHA Organization says it provides mental-health education, referrals, and connections to support for the Sephardic community.
Other supported organizations describe work that includes mentoring Jewish youth and young adults (The Kesher Organization), providing tuition assistance for students who could not otherwise afford religious education (HKY Kol Yaakab), and meeting the needs of disadvantaged and orphaned Jewish children and their families (Lev Lalev).
Grantmaking
The foundation made 45 grants totaling $224,685 in 2025. Grants ranged from $52 to $68,811, with a median of $866. Its largest 2025 grants included $68,811 to Yad Yosef Co David Ozeirey for synagogue and related community services; $37,603 to Yeshivat Shaare Torah for yeshiva education; $21,297 to Synagogue of Deal for unrestricted use of funds; and $19,500 to Bet Midrash Gadol Ateret Torah for yeshiva education.
Other 2025 grants included $7,200 each to SIMHA Organization and YDE, $6,200 to Congregation Shaare Zion, $5,400 to Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore, and $5,200 each to Congregation Midrash Elyon, Sephardic Torah Center, and The Kesher Organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Abraham Sutton, Mary Sutton, and David Hirsh as directors.
Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Abraham Sutton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hirsh
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Sutton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation
How much does Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation give each year?
Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation gave $225K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $253K across 66 grants.
What is Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $866, and its average grant was $4,993, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation give grants?
Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (23 grants), Lakewood, NJ (5 grants), Long Branch, NJ (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Yeshiva Education" (4 grants).
Who are Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Yad Yosef Co David Ozeirey ($68,811), Yeshivat Shaare Torah ($37,603) and Synagogue of Deal ($21,297), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($301), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for Jewish religious and educational organizations, along with community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary & Abe Sutton 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 Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $513 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation's EIN?
Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0346075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mary & Abe Sutton Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 February 13, 2022)
- 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 13, 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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