Suburban Development Council Inc
Suburban Development Council Inc is a public charity based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1983, it reports a mission of promoting economic growth and activity in the Mid-Atlantic region and made 17 grants totaling $903,000 in filing year 2026.
Suburban Development Council Inc at a glance
In short: Suburban Development Council Inc gave $903K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $53K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 24% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $903,000
- -30.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $53,118
- -22.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $11,486,982
- +4.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Suburban Development Council Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 4367 Sweetbriar Dr, Collegeville, PA 19426
Phone: (610) 563-6415
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Suburban Development Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Family Promise Montco Pa and Main Line ($225K). Together the top 10 received $741K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 66 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission refers to the Mid-Atlantic region. In 2026, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 3% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Suburban Development Council Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $91K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $63K first-time, $30K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2026). 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 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $547K (2023) to $1.3M (2025). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $903K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Promise Montco Pa and Main Line Ambler, PA | General Operating Costs | $225,000 |
| Gateway Housing Group Exton, PA | General Operating Costs | $156,000 |
| Angel Flight East Blue Bell, PA | General Operating Costs | $100,000 |
| Phoenixville Area Community Services Phoenixville, PA | General Operating Costs | $80,000 |
| Manna on Main Street Lansdale, PA | General Operating Costs | $30,000 |
| Martha's Choice Marketplace Norristown, PA | General Operating Costs | $30,000 |
| Mattie N Dixon Community Cupboard Ambler, PA | General Operating Costs | $30,000 |
| Patrician Society of Central Norristown Norristown, PA | General Operating Costs | $30,000 |
| Missionary Sisters of Charity Miami, FL | General Operating Costs | $30,000 |
| Aclamo Norristown, PA | General Operating Costs | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,486,982 | $1,151,880 | $935,853 | $903,000 | 17 | $1,151,880 |
| 2025 | $10,996,435 | $488,330 | $1,333,908 | $1,305,000 | 19 | $488,330 |
| 2024 | $10,360,821 | $494,306 | $845,315 | $825,000 | 17 | $494,306 |
| 2023 | $10,032,822 | $470,029 | $566,607 | $547,300 | 13 | $470,029 |
| 2022 | $9,609,531 | $227,497 | $1,319,106 | — | — | $227,497 |
| 2021 | $11,404,568 | $1,331,644 | $850,145 | — | — | $1,331,644 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is “to encourage, aid, assist, and promote economic growth and activity in the Mid-Atlantic region.” Its 2026 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address housing and heating assistance, medical transportation, food and emergency aid, basic human services, education, health and wellness, and support for people facing personal challenges. For example, Gateway Housing Group says it provides emergency housing assistance and heating-cost help in the Greater Phoenixville area; Angel Flight East says it arranges free air transportation for qualified patients and their families; and ACLAMO says it provides educational programs, social services, and access to health and wellness programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, Suburban Development Council reported 17 grants totaling $903,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $225,000, with a median of $30,000. The largest listed grants were $225,000 to Family Promise Montco PA and Main Line, $156,000 to Gateway Housing Group, $100,000 to Angel Flight East, and $80,000 to Phoenixville Area Community Services. Each was designated for general operating costs.
Other listed awards included $30,000 each to Manna on Main Street, Martha’s Choice Marketplace, Mattie N Dixon Community Cupboard, Patrician Society of Central Norristown, Missionary Sisters of Charity, ACLAMO, Colonial Neighborhood Council, and Daily Bread Food Pantry. Additional 2026 recipients listed include Pillars of Light and Love ($25,000) and Gemma Services ($10,000). The organization says it oversees distributed grant funds through regular communication and outreach with recipient agencies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John A Lenzi as director and president; John A Bown as director and vice president; Nicholas J Caramenico III as director and treasurer; and Joseph F Tornetta as director and secretary. It also lists Richard B Young, John T Sasso, William Kronenberg III, and James S Sacchetta Jr as directors.
Suburban Development Council Inc is led by John A. Lenzi, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John A. Lenzi
Director & President
Director & Treasurer → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Bown
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T. Sasso
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph F. Tornetta
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas J. Caramenico III
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard B. Young
Director
Director & President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Kronenberg III
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James S. Sacchetta Jr.
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John E. Corsen (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: John Efcorson (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Nicholas J. Caramencio III (2023–2024) — Director & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Suburban Development Council Inc
How much does Suburban Development Council Inc give each year?
Suburban Development Council Inc gave $903K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $1.3M across 19 grants.
What is Suburban Development Council Inc's typical grant size?
Suburban Development Council Inc's median grant in 2026 was $30,000, and its average grant was $53,118, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Suburban Development Council Inc that year got $91K on average.
Where does Suburban Development Council Inc give grants?
Suburban Development Council Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norristown, PA (3 grants), Ambler, PA (2 grants) and Plymouth Meeting, PA (2 grants).
Does Suburban Development Council Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Suburban Development Council Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Who are Suburban Development Council Inc's largest grantees?
Suburban Development Council Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Family Promise Montco Pa and Main Line ($225,000), Gateway Housing Group ($156,000) and Angel Flight East ($100,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Suburban Development Council Inc?
Suburban Development Council Inc reported $11.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does Suburban Development Council Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is “to encourage, aid, assist, and promote economic growth and activity in the Mid-Atlantic region.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Suburban Development Council Inc?
Suburban Development Council Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Suburban Development Council Inc's EIN?
Suburban Development Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2251320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Suburban Development Council Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/suburban-development-council-inc-morg_16166c02f3eb42c2a17872ad1d4054ca
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