Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc
Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc gave $2.9M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $191K), mostly in Connecticut. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,857,554
- -45.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $190,504
- -48.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,028
- Total assets
- $35,133,975
- +17.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (64% 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 Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Howard S Tuthill Iii 6 Landmark S, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203) 351-4308
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Pennsylvania ($904K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 21 grants of 62 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to Connecticut recipients (64%) and Pennsylvania recipients (32%). Smaller shares went to Colorado (3%), New Mexico (2%), and Massachusetts (0%, rounded).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.7M (2020) to $5.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $903,656 |
| Jewish Community Center of Stamford Stamford, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $702,544 |
| Family Centers Inc Greenwich, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $425,158 |
| Mill River Collaborative Stamford, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $199,808 |
| Star Foundation Inc Norwalk, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $100,556 |
| Darien Public Library Darien, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $100,037 |
| Noroton Presbyterian Church Darien, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $100,037 |
| Upstream Education Table Mesa, CO | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $75,028 |
| Hartley House Clovis, NM | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $50,019 |
| Open Doors Norwalk, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $50,019 |
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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 | $35,133,975 | $6,908,153 | $3,435,886 | $2,857,554 | 15 | $3,268,051 | $750,881 | $2,862,524 |
| 2023 | $30,005,129 | $385,894 | $5,747,791 | $5,208,279 | 14 | $5,644,635 | $695,886 | $2,458,126 |
| 2022 | $32,419,039 | $4,658,863 | $4,274,530 | $3,793,150 | 12 | $4,174,785 | $524,579 | $2,421,750 |
| 2021 | $30,263,003 | $1,824,793 | $2,941,750 | $2,526,732 | 11 | $2,847,237 | $1,742,280 | $2,691,515 |
| 2020 | $29,858,967 | $574,957 | $1,992,451 | $1,741,483 | 10 | — | $503,820 | $2,259,720 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.9M 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including family and community services, urban green space, education and wellbeing, libraries, and religious or charitable activities.
Grantee descriptions illustrate this range: Family Centers says its mission is to empower children, adults, families, and communities; Mill River Collaborative describes its mission as running an urban park in Stamford that serves as green space and encourages environmental practices and learning; and Upstream Education says it equips educators and students with tools to reduce anxiety, strengthen resilience, and increase wellbeing. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $2,857,554. Grants ranged from $5,122 to $903,656, with a median of $75,028. The largest awards included $903,656 to the University of Pennsylvania, $702,544 to Jewish Community Center of Stamford, $425,158 to Family Centers Inc, and $199,808 to Mill River Collaborative. Each was reported for current use for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard S Tuthill III as President & Treasurer; Eileen Gabriele as Secretary & Vice President; and John Carberry and Glenn S Goldberg as Vice Presidents.
Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc is led by Howard S Tuthill III, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard S Tuthill III
President & Treasurer
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Gabriele
Secretary & Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn S Goldberg
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Carberry
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Suzanne McGraw (2020–2023) — President & Treasurer
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 Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc
How much does Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc give each year?
Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc gave $2.9M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.2M across 14 grants.
What is Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $75,028, and its average grant was $190,504, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc give grants?
Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norwalk, CT (5 grants), Stamford, CT (2 grants), Greenwich, CT (2 grants) and Darien, CT (2 grants).
Does Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Pennsylvania ($903,656), Jewish Community Center of Stamford ($702,544) and Family Centers Inc ($425,158), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc?
Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc reported $35.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including family and community services, urban green space, education and wellbeing, libraries, and religious or charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc's EIN?
Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3602412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/suzanne-mcgraw-foundation-inc-morg_5d5cc67e3c84434084edacdb2ee1f560
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