Sussman Family Foundation
The Sussman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Far Hills, New Jersey. Its primary purpose, as stated on its filing, is to support other organizations through contributions.
Sussman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sussman Family Foundation gave $235K across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $235,100
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,111
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $404,078
- -3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 46, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (65% 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 Sussman Family Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Bernard Sussman
Mailing address: C/O Rsm Us Llp 151 West 42Nd St Fl, 17, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 372-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sussman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cornell University ILR ($26K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 226 grants of 226 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 16% to New Jersey, and 12% to the District of Columbia. Utah and Maryland each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sussman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 46 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 190% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2023) to $235K (2025). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University ILR Ithaca, NY | General Purpose | $26,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College New York, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund Washington, DC | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northerncentral and Southern New Jersey Morristown, NJ | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| New York Historical Society New York, NY | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Entertainment Community Fund New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,500 |
| Americans United for Separation of Church and State Washington, DC | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $404,078 | $263,668 | $276,688 | $235,100 | 46 | $254,081 | $234,870 | $133,988 |
| 2024 | $417,098 | $224,567 | $233,601 | $196,824 | 43 | $213,355 | $238,064 | $112,466 |
| 2023 | $426,132 | $211,801 | $226,457 | $194,800 | 43 | $209,101 | $194,211 | $93,964 |
| 2022 | $440,788 | $289,596 | $236,086 | $198,200 | 43 | $215,897 | $214,239 | $119,721 |
| 2021 | $387,278 | $229,027 | $232,705 | $206,237 | 51 | — | $177,571 | $106,722 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sussman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2025 — 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 states that it is not involved in direct charitable activities and instead supports organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Its grantees describe a range of work. The Foundation for Morristown Medical Center says it advances patient care, clinical research, medical and public health education, and preventive medicine. The New York Historical Society says it collects, preserves, and interprets materials related to the history of the United States, New York State, and New York City. The NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund describes its work as advancing racial justice through law, research, narrative, and organizing. Other 2025 grantees include the New York Botanical Garden, which describes itself as a plant museum and scientific research center, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which collects and presents works of art across times and cultures.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $235,100. Grants ranged from $100 to $26,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest grants included $26,000 to Cornell University ILR; $25,000 each to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College; and $15,000 each to the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center and Planned Parenthood Action Fund. These grants were listed for general purposes.
Other 2025 grants included $10,000 to Planned Parenthood of Northern Central and Southern New Jersey; $7,500 to the New York Historical Society; and $5,500 to the Entertainment Community Fund. Grants of $5,000 went to Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Central Park Conservancy, Centurion Ministries, and Everytown for Gun Safety.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be submitted in writing. The filing lists no award restrictions and no deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bernard M. Sussman and Phyllis Sussman as trustees.
Sussman Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bernard M. Sussman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Sussman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Sussman Family Foundation
How much does Sussman Family Foundation give each year?
Sussman Family Foundation gave $235K across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $197K across 43 grants.
What is Sussman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sussman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,111, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sussman Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Sussman Family Foundation give grants?
Sussman Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (16%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (21 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Morristown, NJ (3 grants).
Does Sussman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sussman Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sussman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sussman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cornell University ILR ($26,000), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($25,000) and Weill Cornell Medical College ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sussman Family Foundation?
Sussman Family Foundation reported $404K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $254K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sussman Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it is not involved in direct charitable activities and instead supports organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sussman Family Foundation?
Sussman Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Sussman Family Foundation's EIN?
Sussman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3634386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Sussman Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sussman-family-foundation-morg_9ea40ad8c1364262a892a352c2007969
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