Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust
Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Concord, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $8.4M. Net investment income was $311K.
Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust gave $8.4M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1.2M), top state Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,420,631
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $1,202,947
- Median grant
- $505,238
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tulane University ($3.6M). Together the top 7 received $8.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 28 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 4069% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2020) to $8.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $8.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University New Orleans, LA | Charitable Purposes | $3,620,871 |
| Salem Children's Trust Cumberland, MD | Charitable Purposes | $2,273,570 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $505,238 |
| Maine Archaeological Societyuniversity of Maine Freeport, ME | Charitable Purposes | $505,238 |
| Humane Society of the United States Washington, DC | Charitable Purposes | $505,238 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church Williamsburg, VA | Charitable Purposes | $505,238 |
| St Saviour's Episcopal Church Bar Harbor, ME | Charitable Purposes | $505,238 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,640,379 | $8,505,365 | $8,420,631 | 7 | $8,420,631 | $311,096 | $314,333 |
| 2023 | $6,937,553 | $390,135 | $92,655 | — | — | — | $390,135 | $339,472 |
| 2022 | $7,068,317 | $5,322,153 | $368,818 | $355,000 | 7 | $355,000 | $5,322,153 | $289,174 |
| 2021 | $1,821,965 | $273,198 | $280,404 | $202,000 | 7 | $202,000 | $213,298 | $348,579 |
| 2020 | $1,829,171 | $101,649 | $110,100 | $84,368 | 7 | — | $79,487 | $201,656 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $314K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust is led by Elise H. Salek, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elise H. Salek
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Philip T. Chaplin (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust
How much does Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust give each year?
Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust gave $8.4M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $505,238, and its average grant was $1,202,947, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust give grants?
Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust's top state is Louisiana, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (27%) and Maine (12%).
Who are Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Tulane University ($3,620,871), Salem Children's Trust ($2,273,570) and Covenant House ($505,238), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $314K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust's EIN?
Riley & Barbara G Sunderland Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6623358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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