The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable
The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable is a private foundation, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $67K.
The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable at a glance
In short: The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable gave $90K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +48.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,857
- +69.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,803,484
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church of the Magdalen ($15K). Together the top 7 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2022) to $90K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Magdalen Wichita, KS | Further the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Guadalupe Clinic Wichita, KS | Further the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Kansas Humane Society Wichita, KS | Further the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Lord's Diner Wichita, KS | Further the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Colorado Springs, CO | Further the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Kapaun Mt Carmel Wichita, KS | Further the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $7,500 |
| St Vincent De Paul Parish Andover, KS | Further the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $7,500 |
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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 | $1,803,484 | $185,777 | $113,108 | $90,000 | 7 | $90,000 | $66,990 | $136,864 |
| 2023 | $1,730,815 | $136,718 | $80,437 | $60,555 | 8 | $63,610 | $45,799 | $105,282 |
| 2022 | $1,674,319 | $132,695 | $60,004 | $42,000 | 4 | $44,985 | $13,776 | $92,255 |
| 2021 | $1,601,628 | $114,808 | $78,196 | $60,250 | 9 | $63,805 | — | $90,327 |
| 2020 | $1,564,162 | $34,898 | $83,912 | $66,900 | 11 | — | $30,668 | $85,967 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable reported a distributable amount of $137K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susana Sbarra
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynn Sbarra
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Dan C. Peare
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kristi D. Lewis
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Donald D. Sbarra (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Pam Sbarra (2020–2023) — Director
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 The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable
How much does The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable give each year?
The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable gave $90K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 8 grants.
What is The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable's typical grant size?
The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $12,857, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable give grants?
The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable gives mostly in Kansas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (5 grants).
Who are The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable's largest grantees?
The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Church of the Magdalen ($15,000), Guadalupe Clinic ($15,000) and Kansas Humane Society ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable?
The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $137K (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 is The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable's EIN?
The Don and Susana Sbarra Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1182031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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