Suggs Family Foundation

THOUSAND OAKS, CA EIN: 26-1592436

The Suggs Family Foundation is a private, independent 501(c)(3) foundation established in 2007 and based in Thousand Oaks, California. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on philanthropic activities across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.7M

+10.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$806K

-5.3% YoY

Grant Count

+4.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

-9.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Suggs Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $811K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, primary funding focus areas include:

Education (including STEM education and science teacher support)
Undergraduate research
Youth development
Human services
Affordable housing support
Food security and distribution

Grantmaking

The foundation provides both restricted and unrestricted funding to grantees.

Average Grant

amount: $103–$307,815

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.8M (52%)

Virginia $650K (19%)

New York $188K (6%)

District of Columbia $165K (5%)

Texas $141K (4%)

Colorado $119K (4%)

Georgia $103K (3%)

Michigan $70K (2%)

+8 more states

States

Arkansas California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

AmericusArlingtonAtlantaAuroraAustinBattle CreedkBostonCamarilloChicagoChula VistaCoral GablesCoronaCosta MesaDenverDuarteFairfaxGoletaHacienda HeightsHoolehuaHouston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $10,733,995
Total Revenues: $1,964,607
Total Expenses: $930,831
Total Giving: $805,620
Investment Income and Dividends: $418,305
Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $688,131

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $9.7M
Total Revenues: $1.19M
Total Expenses: $914,000

Tax Status: Tax-exempt since February 2008 (EIN: 26-1592436)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$10,733,995	$9,700,219	$9,428,133
Revenue	$1,964,607	$1,185,774	$1,422,906
Expenses	$930,831	$913,688	$833,373
Qualifying Distributions	$810,620	$853,888	$769,442
Net Investment Income	$1,168,254	$1,167,827	$281,348
Distributable Amount	$810,594	$731,287	$752,007

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

236 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Nature Conservancy ($229,224), The Ucla Foundation ($50,952), Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank ($30,600).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION NEW YORK, NY	PROTECT CIVIL LIBERTIES	$25,627
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND DENVER, CO	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	$26,450
ASPCA CORONA, CA	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	$4,000
AUDUBON SOCIETY MOSES LAKE, WA	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	$2,065
BUMBLEBEE FOUNDATION WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	$3,109
CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY THOUSAND OAKS, CA	FINAL STRETCH FUND	$10,000
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	$10,000
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - COLORADO AURORA, CO	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	$5,151
CITY OF HOPE DUARTE, CA	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	$5,203
CONSERVATION FUND ARLINGTON, VA	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	$25,524

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SIDNEY V SUGGS	TRUSTEE	—	—
PAMELA J SUGGS	TRUSTEE	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Suggs Family Foundation fund?

The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, primary funding focus areas include: • Education (including STEM education and science teacher support) • Undergraduate research • Youth development • Human services • Affordable housing support • Food security and distribution

How do I apply for a grant from Suggs Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 54 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $805,620 • Average grant amount: $103–$307,815 • Median grant amount varies by funding cycle **Recent Grant Examples (2024):** • UCLA Foundation: $50,952 (Undergraduate Research) • Manna Conejo Valley Food Distribution Center: $30,600 (Unrestricted Funds) • Food Share: $30,500 (Unrestricted Funds) The foundation provides both restricted and unrestricted funding to grantees.

Where does Suggs Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

What size grants does Suggs Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Suggs Family Foundation awarded 44 grants totaling $806K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Suggs Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Suggs Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $811K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.