Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust
The Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including arts and cultural organizations, hospitals, animal-welfare organizations, and land-conservation groups.
Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust gave $480K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $480,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- Average grant
- $13,714
- Median grant
- $9,600
- Total assets
- $8,781,731
- +37.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing names John Erwin as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: John Erwin
Mailing address: 551 Fifth Avenue, Ste 2402, New York, NY 10176
Phone: (212) 682-3366
Email: jserwin@erwinmarcuslaw.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Halycon Foundation ($67K). Together the top 10 received $259K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust is based in New York, NY. In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York; the other reported recipient-state shares were Tennessee (3%), Washington, DC (3%), Maryland (2%), and Virginia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
How Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust gives
- In 2024 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $480K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Halycon Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $67,200 |
| Peconic Land Trust South Ampton, NY | Donation | $28,800 |
| Two Mauds New York, NY | Donation | $24,000 |
| New York Philharmonic New York, NY | Donation | $24,000 |
| Wnet New York, NY | Donation | $24,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of Hamptons Wainscott, NY | Donation | $19,200 |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New Hyde Park, NY | Donation | $19,200 |
| NY Presbyterian Columbia Irving Med New York, NY | Donation | $19,200 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | Donation | $19,200 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita Memphis, TN | Donation | $14,400 |
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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 | $8,781,731 | $3,602,636 | $584,913 | $480,000 | 35 | $480,000 | $198,399 | $353,459 |
| 2023 | $6,371,063 | $6,371,063 | — | — | — | — | $7 | $130,668 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $353K 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Peconic Land Trust says it conserves Long Island’s working farms, natural lands, and heritage; WNET describes itself as a multimedia public-service nonprofit that delivers lifelong learning and meaningful experiences; and Lenox Hill Hospital, part of Northwell Health, describes its work as including clinical care, education, biomedical research, and health education.
Other 2024 recipients include the Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation, which says it supports emerging artists and innovative performing and visual arts, and Best Friends Animal Society, which says it works toward a time when there are no more homeless pets.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 35 grants totaling $480,000. Grants ranged from $4,800 to $67,200, with a median of $9,600. The largest reported grants included $67,200 to Halcyon Foundation; $28,800 to Peconic Land Trust; and $24,000 each to Two Mauds, New York Philharmonic, and WNET. Other notable grants included $19,200 each to Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Lenox Hill Hospital, NY Presbyterian Columbia Irving Medical, and Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Erwin is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust is led by John Erwin, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Erwin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 P Gullia Charitable Trust
How much does Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust give each year?
Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust gave $480K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $9,600, and its average grant was $13,714, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust give grants?
Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (17 grants), Amagansett, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (34 grants).
Who are Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Halycon Foundation ($67,200), Peconic Land Trust ($28,800) and Two Mauds ($24,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust?
Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $480K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $353K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 P Gullia Charitable Trust's EIN?
Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6676729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Susan P Gullia Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/susan-p-gullia-charitable-trust-morg_528a43722bc84faf826da2cde11f65d5
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