Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation
Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its filings report grants for undergraduate scholarships, and its 2024 filing describes scholarships for dependent sons and daughters of U.S.-based employees of Suntory Global Spirits, Jim Beam Brands Co., and participating distributors.
Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation at a glance
In short: Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation gave $114K across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,500
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,142
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $163,718
- -55.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists the International Scholarship Tuition Service as the application contact and describes an online application with the materials noted above. These details are from the 2024 filing and are not confirmed as current.
- Review Cycle
- January 15, as listed on the 2024 filing. This deadline is past as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- January 15, as listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Int'L Scholarship Tuition Service
Mailing address: 1321 Mufreesboro Rd Ste 800, Nashville, TN 32717
Phone: (855) 670-4787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
248 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 248 grants of 248 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Kentucky (23%), Illinois (11%), New Jersey (8%), Florida (7%), and Tennessee (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation gives
- Giving grew 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2022) to $114K (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $109,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2025, the foundation reported 53 grants; in 2024, 54; and in 2023, 48.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163,718 | — | $67,265 | $113,500 | 53 |
| 2024 | $368,483 | $133,000 | $74,020 | $101,000 | 54 |
| 2023 | $394,503 | $125,500 | $60,034 | $72,000 | 48 |
| 2022 | $424,537 | $160,000 | $39,798 | $69,000 | 46 |
| 2021 | $344,835 | $121,000 | $138,043 | $70,500 | 47 |
| 2020 | $316,877 | $151,000 | $118,532 | $85,500 | 57 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing undergraduate scholarships to eligible dependents of employees of the named companies and participating distributors.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $113,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $2,500, with a median of $2,500. The largest grants were $2,500 each and were reported for individual recipients for undergraduate tuition scholarships.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. That filing describes an online application requiring contact information, parent employment information, a résumé, an essay, ACT or SAT scores, a high school transcript, and a college transcript. Applicants must be dependent sons or daughters of U.S.-based Suntory Global Spirits Inc., Jim Beam Brands Co., or a participating distributor, and scholarship winners cannot also receive a Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits scholarship award.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Greg Hughes as President and Director; Todd M Bloomquist as Vice President, Secretary, and Director; Marc Andre Tousigant as Director; William R Lindquist as Treasurer; Christopher Hames as Senior Tax Director; and Mercedes Hill as Assistant Secretary.
Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation is led by Greg Hughes, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg Hughes
President & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Christopher Hames
Senior Tax Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Todd M Bloomquist
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marc Andre Tousigant
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
William R Lindquist
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mercedes Hill
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Drew P Hester (2020–2024) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Albert Baladi (2020–2022) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation
How much does Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation give each year?
Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation gave $114K across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $101K across 54 grants.
What is Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation's typical grant size?
Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,142, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation give grants?
Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation's top state is Kentucky, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (11%) and New Jersey (8%).
Does Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship grant for undergraduate tuition" (53 grants).
How large is Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation?
Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation reported $164K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing undergraduate scholarships to eligible dependents of employees of the named companies and participating distributors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists the International Scholarship Tuition Service as the application contact and describes an online application with the materials noted above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation's EIN?
Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3739289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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