Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler
Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler is a private foundation based in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it gave $239,500 in grants to public charities, with the filing describing the grants as support for operations.
Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler at a glance
In short: Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler gave $240K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $239,500
- -79.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,950
- -69.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $32
- -99.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (89% 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 Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1325 N Beach Street 202, Gladwyne, PA 19125
Phone: (215) 665-3718
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Greater Philadelphia ($50K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 53 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 11% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $20K (2020) to $1.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Adath Israel Merion Station, PA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Trustees of University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Nextpn Innovation Fund | $35,000 |
| Penn Hillel Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Theological Seminary New York, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Learning Venture Jenkintown, PA | General Operating Support | $18,000 |
| Education Law Center Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Sparkyouth New York, NY | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $32 | $208,590 | $244,950 | $239,500 | 10 | $242,225 | $40,731 | $1,728 |
| 2023 | $36,392 | $5,975 | $1,205,930 | $1,184,430 | 15 | $1,188,680 | $17,565 | $39,900 |
| 2022 | $1,236,347 | $655,993 | $721,922 | $698,772 | 19 | $698,772 | $641,520 | $39,003 |
| 2021 | $1,302,276 | $2,579,016 | $394,398 | $390,000 | 8 | $390,000 | $1,039,240 | $18,848 |
| 2020 | $127,332 | $-309,839 | $24,362 | $20,000 | 1 | — | — | $6,094 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its 2024 grants as supporting grantee operations. Its recipients included Jewish education and community organizations, a university, a human-services organization, an education law center, and a public-space preservation group.
Among the grantees, Penn Hillel describes its mission as addressing local and global community needs, including Jewish education, human services, family and economic needs, and support for Israel and Jews at risk. Jewish Learning Venture says it works to make Jewish life, learning, and community relevant and meaningful through professional development, institutional support, and educational and engagement programming. Friends of Rittenhouse Square describes its mission as preserving, protecting, and beautifying Rittenhouse Square Park.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $239,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $50,000, with a median of $22,500. Its largest grants included $50,000 each to United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Adath Israel; $35,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania for the NEXTPN Innovation Fund; $25,000 each to Penn Hillel and The Jewish Theological Seminary; and $20,000 to Temple University. Other 2024 grants included $18,000 to Jewish Learning Venture, $10,000 to Education Law Center, $5,000 to Friends of Rittenhouse Square, and $1,500 to Sparkyouth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dean S. Adler and Susanna Lachs as trustees.
Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dean S. Adler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susanna Lachs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler
How much does Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler give each year?
Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler gave $240K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 15 grants.
What is Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler's typical grant size?
Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $23,950, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler give grants?
Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler's largest grantees?
Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Greater Philadelphia ($50,000), Adath Israel ($50,000) and Trustees of University of Pennsylvania ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler?
Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler reported $32 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its 2024 grants as supporting grantee operations. Its recipients included Jewish education and community organizations, a university, a human-services organization, an education law center, and a public-space preservation group. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler?
The foundation 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 Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler's EIN?
Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7176073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler 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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