Susan J Glazer Foundation
The Susan J Glazer Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa, established in 1985. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a private grantmaking foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.2M
Grant Count
16
Avg Grant Size
$73K
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving focuses primarily on education and children's services. Additional areas of interest include community improvement, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** The foundation awards grants ranging from $500 to $309,650, with typical awards between $500 and $692,754.
How to Apply
** No formal application information is publicly available.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, with some giving activity in Oklahoma and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,511,648
- Total Revenue: $318,718
- Total Expenses: $1,245,554
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
88 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Susan Glazer Burt – President
- Gregory Burt – Treasurer
Susan Glazer Burt is a longtime supporter of Drake University and has been involved with numerous charities and nonprofits in Des Moines, including The Greater Des Moines Community Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa. She received an honorary degree from Drake University in 2024.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN J GLAZER BURT | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3131 Fleur Drive, Unit 903, Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone: (515) 226-0003
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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