Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation
Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4.4M. Net investment income was $18K.
Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation gave $4.4M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $4.4M), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $4,386,860
- +3248.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,386,860
- +16643.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,386,860
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Schwab Charitable - Caroline F and Richard H Sutphin Family Fdn DAF ($4.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 25 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2337% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $131K (2022) to $4.4M (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable - Caroline F and Richard H Sutphin Family Fdn DAF Orlando, FL | Assets donated from the private foundation to a donor advised fund. | $4,386,860 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $39,092 | $4,407,877 | $4,386,860 | 1 | $4,393,404 | $17,887 | $61,469 |
| 2022 | $3,785,740 | $327,243 | $143,003 | $131,000 | 5 | $134,695 | $318,935 | $215,294 |
| 2021 | $3,601,500 | $264,103 | $221,421 | $220,000 | 2 | $220,100 | $150,799 | $238,249 |
| 2020 | $3,558,818 | $390,846 | $216,087 | $180,000 | 17 | — | $53,771 | $172,840 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation is led by Caroline F. Sutphin, President & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Caroline F. Sutphin
President & Trustee
Trustee → President & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa S. Marx
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard H. Sutphin Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy S. Ritch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann M. Seller
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation
How much does Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation give each year?
Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation gave $4.4M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $131K across 5 grants.
What is Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation?
Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Cincinnati, OH.
Where does Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation operate?
Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio.
How much is Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation's EIN?
Richard H Sutphin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3063793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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