Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation
The Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing lists 13 grants totaling $41,724 to charitable organizations in New York and New Jersey.
Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation gave $42K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,724
- -65.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -60.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,210
- -12.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $840
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% 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 Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 150 Broadway 513, New York, NY 10038
Phone: (212) 204-3456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shaare Zion Congregation ($9K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 75 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 25% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2024) to $121K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Charities Under 1000 New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,206 |
| Shaare Zion Congregation Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $8,609 |
| DSN Community Center Oakhurst, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,600 |
| Synagogue of Deal Deal, NJ | Unrestricted | $3,807 |
| Mikdash Eliyahu Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $2,164 |
| Yeshivah of Flatbush Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $2,051 |
| Barkai Foundation Inc Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Yeshiva Shaare Torah Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Semahot New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,287 |
| Mattan Basseter Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $840 | $41,298 | $41,954 | $41,724 | 13 | $41,954 | $45 |
| 2023 | — | $122,723 | $123,473 | $120,549 | 33 | $123,473 | $104 |
| 2022 | $273 | $104,283 | $106,841 | $103,049 | 7 | $106,841 | $180 |
| 2021 | $2,831 | $70,207 | $71,522 | $66,445 | 22 | — | $120 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include congregations, synagogues, and educational and community organizations.
Two grantees describe their own work as follows: Mattan Basseter Inc says it gives need-based aid to families who cannot afford yeshiva tuition. Bonei Olam Inc says it provides financial assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology and other family-building support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $41,724 across 13 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,206, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among the largest listed grants were $10,206 to Miscellaneous Charities Under 1000, $8,609 to Shaare Zion Congregation, $5,600 to DSN Community Center, $3,807 to Synagogue of Deal, and $2,164 to Mikdash Eliyahu. Each was designated unrestricted. Other listed recipients included Yeshivah of Flatbush ($2,051), Barkai Foundation Inc ($2,000), and Yeshiva Shaare Torah ($1,800).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Sutton, Sharon Sutton, and Jesse Sutton as directors.
Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jesse Sutton
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sharon Sutton
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steven Sutton
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation
How much does Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation give each year?
Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation gave $42K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $121K across 33 grants.
What is Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,210, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation give grants?
Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (7 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Deal, NJ (2 grants).
Does Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Shaare Zion Congregation ($8,609), DSN Community Center ($5,600) and Synagogue of Deal ($3,807), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation?
Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation reported $840 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include congregations, synagogues, and educational and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
What is Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation's EIN?
Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0358072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Steven & Sharon Sutton Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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