Susser Family Foundation
The Susser Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in areas including higher education, health, community services, museums, and religious life.
Susser Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Susser Family Foundation gave $986K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Texas. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $986,280
- +27.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,932
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (29 of 55, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Susser Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Written submissions only; no award restrictions are listed.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Sam L Susser
Mailing address: 4020 Maple Ave Suite 150, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (214) 956-4154
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Susser Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Texas Foundation ($218K). Together the top 10 received $694K.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 191 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The reported shares for other recipient states were 5% for the District of Columbia and 3% each for California and New York, with 1% for Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Susser Family Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 55 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 329% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2020) to $986K (2025). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $986K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Foundation Austin, TX | Philanthropic | $217,900 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Philanthropic | $106,510 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Philanthropic | $100,000 |
| Temple Emanu - Ei Dallas, TX | Religious | $60,675 |
| The Sweetheart Ball Dallas, TX | Philanthropic | $50,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc Dallas, TX | Philanthropic | $42,500 |
| Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Dallas, TX | Philanthropic | $41,000 |
| Texas Exes Austin, TX | Philanthropic - susser bank - 2025 distinguished alumnus event | $25,125 |
| American Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | Philanthropic | $25,000 |
| Crystal Charity Ball Dallas, TX | Philanthropic | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $-490,808 | $318,315 | $1,008,772 | $986,280 | 55 | $999,455 | $328,631 | $304,134 |
| 2024 | $197,727 | $533,511 | $815,409 | $775,232 | 35 | $788,107 | $512,535 | $291,132 |
| 2023 | $485,925 | $51,020 | $343,543 | $310,626 | 40 | $324,376 | $91,828 | $262,487 |
| 2022 | $783,049 | $960,084 | $872,341 | $816,350 | 34 | $828,025 | $656,588 | $255,407 |
| 2021 | $1,056,404 | $120,542 | $137,155 | $115,960 | 27 | $129,912 | $88,254 | $264,307 |
| 2020 | $1,073,017 | $-98,511 | $122,111 | $101,525 | 27 | — | $79,740 | $209,174 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Susser Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $304K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a foundation mission. Its 2025 grants include support for universities, health and human-services organizations, museums, and religious organizations. The University of Texas Foundation says its mission is to advance education across the University of Texas System; Southern Methodist University describes its mission as education through research and teaching. United Way of Metropolitan Dallas says it works to strengthen access to education, income, and health across North Texas. The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum says it teaches Holocaust history and advances human rights.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $986,280. Grants ranged from $180 to $217,900, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $217,900 to the University of Texas Foundation, $106,510 to MD Anderson Cancer Center, $100,000 to Southern Methodist University, and $60,675 to Temple Emanu-El. Other notable grants included $42,500 to United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, $41,000 to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, and $25,000 each to the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas and Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sam L Susser as president, Catherine G Susser as treasurer/secretary, and Sam E Susser as director/vice president.
Susser Family Foundation is led by Sam E. Susser, President, Director & Vice President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sam E. Susser
President, Director & Vice President
President & Vice President → President, 2022
President → President, Director & Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine G. Susser
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Susser Family Foundation
How much does Susser Family Foundation give each year?
Susser Family Foundation gave $986K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $775K across 35 grants.
What is Susser Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Susser Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,932, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Susser Family Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Susser Family Foundation give grants?
Susser Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (21 grants), Austin, TX (10 grants), Corpus Christi, TX (6 grants) and Houston, TX (3 grants).
Does Susser Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Susser Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Philanthropic" (52 grants).
Who are Susser Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Susser Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Texas Foundation ($217,900), MD Anderson Cancer Center ($106,510) and Southern Methodist University ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Susser Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a foundation mission. Its 2025 grants include support for universities, health and human-services organizations, museums, and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Susser Family Foundation?
The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Susser Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Susser Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $304K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Susser Family Foundation's EIN?
Susser Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0999501. 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 April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Susser Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Susser Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/susser-family-foundation-morg_dd694ba14bf349f38ae78f47c072f3e0
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