Susan M Deutsch Foundation
The Susan M Deutsch Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Boston, Massachusetts. It reported giving $7,850 in 19 grants in 2024 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Massachusetts and other states.
Susan M Deutsch Foundation at a glance
In short: Susan M Deutsch Foundation gave $8K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $413.158), mostly in Massachusetts. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,850
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $413
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $36,978
- -14.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (9 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (68% 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 Susan M Deutsch Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 180 Beacon Street 12B, Boston, MA 02116-1401
Phone: (516) 326-8282
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Susan M Deutsch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston Authenaeum ($500). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 119 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts recipients received 68% of grant dollars. Recipients in Florida received 13%, and recipients in Maryland, New York, and Delaware each received 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Susan M Deutsch Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 19 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $444; repeat grants $385. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% 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 $6K (2021) to $10K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Authenaeum BN, MA | Charity | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Charity | $500 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Charity | $500 |
| Leslie St Fang Foundation Boston, MA | Charity | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts BN, MA | Chartity | $500 |
| The Salvation Army of MA Canton, MA | Charity | $500 |
| Mah Fund Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charity | $500 |
| Shanghai Sonatas Foundation Newark, DE | Charity | $500 |
| Rosie's Place BN, MA | Charity | $500 |
| Wounded Warriors Project Jacksonville, FL | Chariby | $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 | $36,978 | $3,461 | $9,467 | $7,850 | 19 | $8,285 | $744 | $6,345 |
| 2023 | $42,984 | $2,737 | $7,408 | $6,600 | 16 | $6,823 | $1,367 | $5,420 |
| 2022 | $47,655 | $2,447 | $7,704 | $6,900 | 22 | $6,900 | $1,643 | $5,589 |
| 2021 | $52,912 | $2,185 | $7,138 | $6,335 | 25 | $6,335 | $1,365 | $6,150 |
| 2020 | $57,865 | $2,127 | $10,952 | $10,150 | 37 | — | $1,325 | $5,186 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susan M Deutsch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as humanitarian relief and medically tailored food. The International Rescue Committee describes its mission as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster survive, recover, and gain control of their futures. Community Servings describes its mission as providing medically tailored meals and groceries to chronically and critically ill people and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $7,850 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $500, with a median grant of $500. Recipients included the International Rescue Committee ($500) and Community Servings ($250). Other $500 recipients included Boston Athenaeum, Doctors Without Borders, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, The Salvation Army of MA, Rosie’s Place, and Wounded Warriors Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan M Deutsch is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Susan M Deutsch Foundation is led by Susan M. Deutsch, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan M. Deutsch
Trustee
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 Susan M Deutsch Foundation
How much does Susan M Deutsch Foundation give each year?
Susan M Deutsch Foundation gave $8K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 16 grants.
What is Susan M Deutsch Foundation's typical grant size?
Susan M Deutsch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $413, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Susan M Deutsch Foundation that year got $444 on average.
Where does Susan M Deutsch Foundation give grants?
Susan M Deutsch Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were BN, MA (6 grants) and Boston, MA (5 grants).
Does Susan M Deutsch Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Susan M Deutsch Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (15 grants) and "Chariby" (3 grants).
Who are Susan M Deutsch Foundation's largest grantees?
Susan M Deutsch Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boston Authenaeum ($500), Doctors Without Borders ($500) and International Rescue Committee ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Susan M Deutsch Foundation?
Susan M Deutsch Foundation reported $37K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Susan M Deutsch Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as humanitarian relief and medically tailored food. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Susan M Deutsch Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Susan M Deutsch Foundation's EIN?
Susan M Deutsch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7491612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Susan M Deutsch 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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