The Suedhoff Memorial Trust
The Suedhoff Memorial Trust is a private foundation based in Syracuse, Indiana. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable, educational, arts, religious, health, and community organizations, including recipients in Florida and Indiana.
The Suedhoff Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: The Suedhoff Memorial Trust gave $149K across 25 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. 76% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $148,500
- -25.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 25
- +8.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,940
- -31.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,668,987
- +3.4% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 76% first-time grantees (19 of 25, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Florida (50% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Suedhoff Memorial Trust
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6770 East Waco, Syracuse, IN 46567
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Suedhoff Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Everglades Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 84 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (50%), Indiana (26%), Illinois (13%), Idaho (7%), and Pennsylvania (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Suedhoff Memorial Trust open to new grantees?
76%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 19 of 25 grantees (76%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 24% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+4%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 85% 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 (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2020) to $200K (2022). In 2023 it made 25 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Everglades Foundation Miami, FL | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Healthcare Found North Palm Beach, FL | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Western Golf Association-Evans Scho Glenview, IL | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Fort Wayne, IN | general operating support | $15,000 |
| Deary Food Bank Troy, ID | General Operting Support | $10,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Indiana Tech Scholarship Fort Wayne, IN | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Supershot Fort Wayne, IN | General Operating Expense | $5,000 |
| Artiz Naples Naples, FL | General Operating Expense | $5,000 |
| The Honda Classic Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General Operating Support | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,668,987 | $279,058 | $204,527 | $148,500 | 25 | $150,500 | $72,948 | $176,613 |
| 2022 | $3,548,205 | $297,295 | $258,487 | $200,000 | 23 | $202,000 | $25,269 | $184,744 |
| 2021 | $3,506,663 | $489,191 | $235,937 | $185,000 | 19 | $187,000 | $214,614 | $195,010 |
| 2020 | $3,232,269 | $272,053 | $182,274 | $143,000 | 17 | — | $10,521 | $143,695 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Suedhoff Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants show support for varied organizations, including universities, health and community organizations, arts groups, a church, and a food bank. Florida Gulf Coast University describes its mission as advancing the university and its students through philanthropy and resources for teaching, scholarship, and public service. St. Matthew’s House says it works to ensure people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction have support and a pathway forward. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art says it collects, preserves, and presents American and related art to engage and educate broad and diverse audiences.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $148,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $3,000. Among the largest awards were $30,000 to the Everglades Foundation, $20,000 each to Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare Foundation and the Western Golf Association-Evans Scholars Foundation, and $15,000 to the Boys and Girls Club in Fort Wayne. Other reported awards included $10,000 to Florida Gulf Coast University and $2,000 to St. Matthew’s House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Robert M. Suedhoff as an officer-board member.
The Suedhoff Memorial Trust's only listed officer is Robert M. Suedhoff, Officer-Board since 2023 (on filings since 2020) (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Robert M. Suedhoff
Officer-Board
Officer - Board Member → Officer-Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $27K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $27K, to Robert M Suedhoff (Officer-Board).
Frequently asked questions about The Suedhoff Memorial Trust
How much does The Suedhoff Memorial Trust give each year?
The Suedhoff Memorial Trust gave $149K across 25 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $200K across 23 grants.
What is The Suedhoff Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
The Suedhoff Memorial Trust's median grant in 2023 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,940, across 25 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Suedhoff Memorial Trust that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Suedhoff Memorial Trust give grants?
The Suedhoff Memorial Trust gives mostly in Florida: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (26%) and Illinois (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (7 grants), Naples, FL (4 grants), Fort Myers, FL (2 grants) and Irwin, PA (2 grants).
Does The Suedhoff Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of The Suedhoff Memorial Trust's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Suedhoff Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
The Suedhoff Memorial Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Everglades Foundation ($30,000), Nicklaus Childrens Healthcare Found ($20,000) and Western Golf Association-Evans Scho ($20,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Suedhoff Memorial Trust?
The Suedhoff Memorial Trust reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $151K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (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 The Suedhoff Memorial Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for varied organizations, including universities, health and community organizations, arts groups, a church, and a food bank. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Suedhoff Memorial Trust?
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 The Suedhoff Memorial Trust's EIN?
The Suedhoff Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1969360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Suedhoff Memorial Trust 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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