Suwyn Family Foundation
The Suwyn Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. It supports other charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through contributions; its 2024 filing states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
Key facts about Suwyn Family Foundation
In short: Suwyn Family Foundation gave $65K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 20-7198610
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- Average grant
- $2,955
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,226,280
- Primary geography
- Delaware (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+8.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$65K
+16.1% YoY
Grant Count
22
-4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+21.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Suwyn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Suwyn Family Foundation gives
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its primary purpose as supporting charitable organizations through contributions. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including historic building reuse, health care, education, community outreach, arts, and services for people with disabilities.
Among the grantees, Repurpose Savannah describes its mission as reclaiming materials from historic buildings slated for demolition and creating education and job-training opportunities. The New Life Center says it provides families with resources related to physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. Wilmington Christian School describes its program as a Christ-centered academic program, and Supporting Kidds says it supports grieving children and family members.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $65,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,250, with a median of $3,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware (22%), Georgia (19%), Massachusetts (16%), Florida (15%), and Maryland (8%). The listed grants also include recipients in Alaska, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2023) to $78K (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $65K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Repurpose Savannah ($5K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 94 (99%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Repurpose Savannah Savannah, GA | Saving Historic Buildings | $5,250 |
| Sports Disciple Potomac, MD | Christian Community Outreach | $5,000 |
| All Things Kabuki Inc Wasilla, AK | Kabuki Syndrome Awareness & Support | $5,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust Boston, MA | Kabuki Syndrome Care & Managment | $5,000 |
| GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders Boston, MA | Legal Advocates & Defenders | $4,250 |
| Lee Health Foundation Fort Myers, FL | Provide Health Care to Community | $4,000 |
| Goodwill of Southeast Georgia Savannah, GA | Eradicating Poverty for Disabled | $3,500 |
| The New Life Center Nashville, TN | Men Centered Skills Health & Shelter | $3,250 |
| VWF Post 5892 Hockessin, DE | Veterans Services & Support | $3,000 |
| Wilmington Christian School Hockessin, DE | Primary Education Programs | $3,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,226,280 | $172,739 | $78,565 | $65,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,131,668 | $16,780 | $67,392 | $56,000 | 23 |
| 2022 | $1,186,038 | $88,799 | $89,899 | $77,500 | 24 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,226,280 | $1,131,668 | $1,186,038 |
| Revenue | $172,739 | $16,780 | $88,799 |
| Expenses | $78,565 | $67,392 | $89,899 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $65,000 | $56,000 | $77,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $20,254 | $19,979 | $76,103 |
| Distributable Amount | $67,174 | $62,434 | $61,655 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these officers and directors:
- Mark A Suwyn — Trustee
- Patricia L Suwyn — Trustee
- Mark D Suwyn — Trustee
- Kimberly Bockius-Suwyn — Trustee, Secretary
- Jeffrey Suwyn — Trustee
- Hilary Suwyn — Trustee, Treasurer
- Michelle Gardiner — Trustee, Vice President
- Christopher Gardiner — Trustee
Suwyn Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Gardiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hilary Suwyn
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Suwyn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly Bockius-Suwyn
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark D. Suwyn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Gardiner
Trustee & Vice
Trustee & Vice Chair → Trustee & Vice, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia L. Suwyn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 2207 Viewpoint Drive Unit 3631, Naples, FL 34110
Phone: (239) 292-3222
Frequently asked questions about Suwyn Family Foundation
How much does Suwyn Family Foundation give each year?
Suwyn Family Foundation gave $65K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 23 grants.
What is Suwyn Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Suwyn Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,955, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Suwyn Family Foundation give grants?
Suwyn Family Foundation's top state is Delaware, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (19%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (4 grants), Hockessin, DE (4 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Bonita Springs, FL (2 grants).
Does Suwyn Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Suwyn Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Suwyn Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Suwyn Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Repurpose Savannah ($5,250), Sports Disciple ($5,000) and All Things Kabuki Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Suwyn Family Foundation?
Suwyn Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (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 Suwyn Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its primary purpose as supporting charitable organizations through contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Suwyn Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Suwyn Family Foundation's EIN?
Suwyn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7198610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Suwyn Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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