Sutton Family Foundation
Sutton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Venice, Florida. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations working in education, health, community services, and other areas reflected in its 2024 grants.
Sutton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sutton Family Foundation gave $56K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,503
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,135
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,020,505
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (53% 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 Sutton Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 338 St George Court, Venice, FL 34293
Phone: (216) 408-1301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sutton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohio State University Foundation ($12K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 148 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio received 53% of grant dollars, Indiana 18%, Florida 9%, California 6%, and Virginia 6%. The grants also included recipients in other states, including Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sutton Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 26 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $900; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $56K (2024) to $81K (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | Raises funds for the exclusive benefit of the Ohio state university | $12,000 |
| Phi Kappa Psi Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Aid in College Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Plantation Community Foundation Venice, FL | Serves Local Non-Profit Agencies | $5,203 |
| Ottawa County Community Foundation Port Clinton, OH | To improve the lives of people in Ottawa county | $4,000 |
| Resolve Infertility Clinic McLean, VA | To Promote Fertility | $3,500 |
| American Heart Association Cleveland, OH | To assist in building healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke | $2,500 |
| Global Glimpse Oakland, CA | Global Learning Opportunities to High School | $2,500 |
| Bedford City School Foundation Bedford, OH | General Fund to Support Bedford Schools | $2,000 |
| Family Advocacy Center Port Clinton, OH | Support for Families | $1,800 |
| University of Chicago Celiac Disease Chicago, IL | To improve lives of people with celiac disease through awareness, education, & research | $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 | $1,020,505 | $95,011 | $74,452 | $55,503 | 26 | $55,503 | $32,011 | $56,513 |
| 2023 | $999,946 | $-51,347 | $66,795 | $57,600 | 28 | $57,600 | $15,511 | $52,062 |
| 2022 | $1,118,088 | $99,775 | $71,874 | $59,239 | 30 | $59,239 | $45,624 | $49,074 |
| 2021 | $1,066,195 | $141,654 | $90,056 | $80,558 | 37 | $80,558 | $87,045 | $53,635 |
| 2020 | $1,014,456 | $108,676 | $63,103 | $58,000 | 27 | — | $24,864 | $46,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sutton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K 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 grants support organizations with varied missions. For example, the Ohio State University Foundation says it raises funds and manages endowments and planned gifts for the university; the Plantation Community Foundation says it supports organizations involved in food, housing, and healthcare to improve quality of life in South Sarasota County. Global Glimpse describes its work as providing global education, leadership, and service-learning experiences, while the American Heart Association states its mission is to promote longer, healthier lives.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated work includes family advocacy and support, local-history preservation and education, Lake Erie health, and veteran suicide prevention.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $55,503. Grants ranged from $100 to $12,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $12,000 to Ohio State University Foundation, $10,000 to Phi Kappa Psi Foundation for college scholarships, $5,203 to Plantation Community Foundation, $4,000 to Ottawa County Community Foundation, and $3,500 to Resolve Infertility Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan J. Sutton and Susan J. Sutton as trustees.
Sutton Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan J. Sutton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan J. Sutton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Sutton Family Foundation
How much does Sutton Family Foundation give each year?
Sutton Family Foundation gave $56K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 28 grants.
What is Sutton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sutton Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,135, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sutton Family Foundation that year got $900 on average.
Where does Sutton Family Foundation give grants?
Sutton Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (18%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Port Clinton, OH (3 grants), Cleveland, OH (3 grants), Bedford, OH (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Sutton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of Sutton Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sutton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sutton Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ohio State University Foundation ($12,000), Phi Kappa Psi Foundation ($10,000) and Plantation Community Foundation ($5,203), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sutton Family Foundation?
Sutton Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Sutton Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sutton Family Foundation?
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 Sutton Family Foundation's EIN?
Sutton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4256502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sutton Family 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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Grantable. (2026). Sutton Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sutton-family-foundation-morg_10a878dba8c948c295b31a32c035270c
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