Saint Susie Charitable Foundation
Saint Susie Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. It supports work in health, education, and faith, with its filing stating that giving is primarily in the San Antonio area and that most awards relate to religion, health care, and children.
Saint Susie Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Saint Susie Charitable Foundation gave $435K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Texas. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $435,000
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,545
- +37.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $4,936,948
- +11.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Saint Susie Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing states that applicants should submit a concise written proposal showing exempt status. It lists J Bradford Camp as the contact and says there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: J Bradford Camp
Mailing address: 800 Navarro Ste 210, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 226-9247
Website: https://www.saintsusie.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Saint Susie Charitable Foundation
Who Saint Susie Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was South Texas Youth for Christ ($105K). Together the top 10 received $420K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 76 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing says awards are primarily in the San Antonio area. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 6% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Saint Susie Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $105K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $105K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $420K (2022) to $500K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $435K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Texas Youth for Christ San Antonio, TX | General Support | $105,000 |
| San Antonio Marriage Intiative San Antonio, TX | General Support | $65,000 |
| Ecumenical Center for Education Counseling Health San Antonio, TX | Faith Based Counseling | $50,000 |
| School Connect Sa San Antonio, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Educational Program | $35,000 |
| Chosen Care Inc New Braunfels, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Family Talk Colorado Springs, CO | Video Production of Family Talk Broadcast/Podcast | $25,000 |
| Sa Hope Center San Antonio, TX | Positive Parenting Program | $25,000 |
| Young Life San Antonio & South Texas San Antonio, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| His Bridgebuilders San Antonio, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $4,936,948 | $1,159,976 | $657,662 | $435,000 | 11 | $510,513 | $446,847 | $433,887 |
| 2023 | $4,434,634 | $318,332 | $630,957 | $432,000 | 15 | $503,875 | $185,889 | $398,316 |
| 2022 | $4,747,259 | $367,487 | $628,237 | $420,000 | 15 | $487,750 | $216,596 | $418,943 |
| 2021 | $5,008,009 | $439,731 | $668,430 | $460,000 | 18 | $527,650 | $298,951 | $473,829 |
| 2020 | $5,236,708 | $368,933 | $698,655 | $500,000 | 17 | — | $137,778 | $420,905 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Saint Susie Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $434K for 2024 — 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 foundation identifies health, education, and faith as its areas of focus and emphasizes collaboration and collective impact. Its 2024 filing says most awards relate to religion, health care, and children.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it has supported. South Texas Youth for Christ describes itself as a religious youth organization seeking to engage young people as lifelong followers of Jesus Christ. Chosen Care says it helps children, youth, and families prevent and heal trauma from maltreatment through healthy relational connections. UTSA says it invests in programs that enable access to higher education and support local community educational initiatives. His BridgeBuilders says it restores relationships under the banner of Christ by engaging, equipping, and empowering individuals, families, and communities in South Dallas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $435,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $105,000, with a median award of $30,000.
The largest 2024 awards included $105,000 to South Texas Youth for Christ for general support; $65,000 to San Antonio Marriage Initiative for general support; $50,000 to Ecumenical Center for Education Counseling Health for faith-based counseling; and $50,000 to School Connect SA for general support. Other awards included $35,000 to the University of Texas at San Antonio for an educational program and $30,000 to Chosen Care Inc. for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Bradford Camp, Mario Martinez, Allison Brady, and Scott Barr as trustees.
Saint Susie Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allison Brady
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Bradford Camp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mario Martinez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Barr
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Fernando Guerra (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John R. Hannah (2020–2022) — 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 Saint Susie Charitable Foundation
How much does Saint Susie Charitable Foundation give each year?
Saint Susie Charitable Foundation gave $435K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $432K across 15 grants.
What is Saint Susie Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Saint Susie Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $39,545, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Saint Susie Charitable Foundation that year got $105K on average.
Where does Saint Susie Charitable Foundation give grants?
Saint Susie Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (9 grants).
Does Saint Susie Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Saint Susie Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Saint Susie Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Saint Susie Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include South Texas Youth for Christ ($105,000), San Antonio Marriage Intiative ($65,000) and Ecumenical Center for Education Counseling Health ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Saint Susie Charitable Foundation?
Saint Susie Charitable Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $511K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $434K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Saint Susie Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation identifies health, education, and faith as its areas of focus and emphasizes collaboration and collective impact. Its 2024 filing says most awards relate to religion, health care, and children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Saint Susie Charitable Foundation?
The 2024 filing states that applicants should submit a concise written proposal showing exempt status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Saint Susie Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Saint Susie Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0404671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Saint Susie Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/saint-susie-charitable-foundation-morg_9687b2410dc6439280d6fe77aa5c6d4a
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