Sue Sue Charitable Foundation
Sue Sue Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including youth-serving, educational, and community organizations in Louisiana and Texas.
Sue Sue Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Sue Sue Charitable Foundation gave $43K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Louisiana. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,433
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,948
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,100
- Total assets
- $853,611
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (81% 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 Sue Sue Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1631 Octavia Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 525-3767
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sue Sue Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Youth empowerment project ($8K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 19% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sue Sue Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) 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 $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% 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 $40K (2023) to $52K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth empowerment project New Orleans, LA | To benefit the organization's mission of education, mentoring and support of at-risk youths in | $7,500 |
| YMCA Metairie, LA | To benefit the organization's mission of education, mentoring and support of afterschool activities including special needs and autism | $7,500 |
| Covenant House New Orleans New Orleans, LA | To aid the organization's mission to support young people on their journey towards | $5,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin - Stu Austin, TX | To aid the university mission to provide students in their stated educational goal | $5,000 |
| Holy Name of Jesus - The Foundation New Orleans, LA | To help fund the Organization's "The foundation for the future" Campaign | $3,333 |
| Foster Angels of South Texas Corpus Cristi, TX | To aid the Organization's mission to support children in foster care in south Texas | $3,100 |
| The Children's Hospital - Kids Join New Orleans, LA | To help fund the organization's kids join the fight initiative | $2,500 |
| Harry Tompson Center Inc New Orleans, LA | To benefit the communities economically challenged individuals | $2,500 |
| Louisiana Center for Children's rig New Orleans, LA | To fund the Organization's efforts in providing support for vulnerable children in Louisiana. | $2,500 |
| The Gleason Foundation New Orleans, LA | To benefit the Foundation mission of helping those living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | $2,500 |
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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 | $853,611 | $31,493 | $45,417 | $43,433 | 11 | $43,433 | $31,055 | $38,192 |
| 2023 | $867,535 | $30,559 | $41,893 | $40,397 | 11 | $40,397 | $30,408 | $43,385 |
| 2022 | $878,869 | $9,795 | $41,868 | $41,833 | 12 | $41,833 | $9,760 | $43,624 |
| 2021 | $912,235 | $1,480 | $45,354 | $44,000 | 15 | $44,000 | $1,418 | $41,371 |
| 2020 | $956,109 | $3,414 | $51,993 | $51,700 | 14 | — | $3,399 | $41,249 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sue Sue Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including youth education and mentoring, afterschool activities, support for young people and children, higher education, and community services.
Youth Empowerment Project describes its mission as engaging underserved young people through community-based education, mentoring, and employment-readiness programs. Pro Bono Publico Foundation describes its mission as enhancing the quality of life in the an individual recipient area. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $43,433 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $7,500, with a median of $3,100.
Among the 2024 grants, Youth Empowerment Project and YMCA each received $7,500; an individual recipient and the University of Texas at Austin - Stu each received $5,000; and Pro Bono Publico Foundation received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Read Johnson as president and E Douglas Johnson Jr as secretary. Directors listed are Frederic Theodore Le Clereq, Courtney Johnson Le Clercq, Jack Christopher Mcclanahan, Leslie Johnson Mcclanahan, Thomas Houston Daniel, and Kelly Johnson Daniel.
Sue Sue Charitable Foundation is led by Susan Read Johnson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Read Johnson
President
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Courtney Johnson Le Clercq
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frederic Theodore Le Clereq
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jack Christopher Mcclanahan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Johnson Daniel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie Johnson Mcclanahan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Houston Daniel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
E Douglas Johnson Jr.
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurerdirecto → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Sue Sue Charitable Foundation
How much does Sue Sue Charitable Foundation give each year?
Sue Sue Charitable Foundation gave $43K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 11 grants.
What is Sue Sue Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Sue Sue Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,100, and its average grant was $3,948, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sue Sue Charitable Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Sue Sue Charitable Foundation give grants?
Sue Sue Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (8 grants).
Does Sue Sue Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Sue Sue Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sue Sue Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Sue Sue Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Youth empowerment project ($7,500), YMCA ($7,500) and Covenant House New Orleans ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sue Sue Charitable Foundation?
Sue Sue Charitable Foundation reported $854K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sue Sue Charitable Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including youth education and mentoring, afterschool activities, support for young people and children, higher education, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sue Sue Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sue Sue Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Sue Sue Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5884648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sue Sue Charitable 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 2020–2024
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