The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder
The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $505K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $52K.
The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder at a glance
In short: The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder gave $85K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $505,135
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (71% 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 Mark and Suzannah Schroeder funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sterling College ($25K). Together the top 5 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 226% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $85K (2020) to $85K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling College Craftsbury Common, VT | Grant to Support the College's General Fund. | $25,000 |
| VT Natural Resources Council Montpelier, VT | Grant to Support Vermont's Natural Environments. | $25,000 |
| Berkshire Natural Resources Council Inc Lenox, MA | Grant to support protection and preservation of natural beauty and ecological integrity in the berkshires. | $15,000 |
| National Audubon Society Huntington, VT | Grant to support mission to protect birds, wildlife, and their habitat. | $10,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation Reston, VA | Grant to Support Preservation of Wildlife. | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $505,135 | $62,952 | $96,882 | $85,000 | 5 | $85,000 | $51,788 | $37,640 |
| 2023 | $539,099 | $49,410 | $95,664 | $85,000 | 5 | $85,000 | $38,566 | $36,025 |
| 2022 | $585,302 | $10,646 | $97,471 | $85,000 | 5 | $85,000 | $4,149 | $40,098 |
| 2021 | $671,837 | $58,981 | $97,360 | $85,000 | 5 | $85,000 | $46,570 | $45,488 |
| 2020 | $710,104 | $12,342 | $97,065 | $85,000 | 5 | — | $4,942 | $44,513 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth S. Colt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey L. Bernier
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul Elias (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Mark and Suzannah Schroeder
How much does The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder give each year?
The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder gave $85K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 5 grants.
What is The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder's typical grant size?
The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder give grants?
The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder gives mostly in Vermont: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (18%) and Virginia (12%).
Does The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder's largest grantees?
The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder's largest 2024 grantees include Sterling College ($25,000), VT Natural Resources Council ($25,000) and Berkshire Natural Resources Council Inc ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder?
The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder reported $505K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder's EIN?
The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3691699. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Mark and Suzannah Schroeder funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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