The Sukeforth Family Foundation
The Sukeforth Family Foundation is a private foundation based in South China, Maine. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including Maine educational institutions, Christian organizations, health and community-service organizations, and cultural organizations.
The Sukeforth Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sukeforth Family Foundation gave $524K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Maine. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $524,000
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,100
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $12,882,216
- +8.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (9 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maine (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sukeforth Family Foundation
- 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: 982 Lakeview Drive, South China, ME 04358
Phone: (207) 649-8446
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sukeforth Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Maine Bible Conference (dba Camp Fair Haven) ($65K). Together the top 10 received $381K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 167 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine. The remaining reported shares were 1% each for Florida, New York, and Kentucky; Massachusetts accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sukeforth Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 40 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $393K (2021) to $549K (2022). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $524K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Bible Conference (dba Camp Fair Haven) Brooks, ME | General Operating Support | $65,000 |
| Christian Education League Augusta, ME | General Operating Support | $65,000 |
| Washington Advent Christian Camp Washington, ME | General Operating Support | $65,000 |
| Thomas College Waterville, ME | General Operating Support | $33,000 |
| The Masonic Charitable Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Maine Holden, ME | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Spectrum Generations Augusta, ME | General Operating Support | $26,000 |
| Children's Discovery Museum Waterville, ME | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield, ME | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Maine General Health Waterville, ME | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Vassalboro United Methodist Church Vassalboro, ME | General Operating Support | $21,850 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,882,216 | $511,450 | $583,923 | $524,000 | 40 | $525,950 | $460,288 | $596,755 |
| 2024 | $11,895,661 | $700,156 | $551,827 | $502,000 | 34 | $503,875 | $652,204 | $552,789 |
| 2023 | $10,616,423 | $316,953 | $529,960 | $484,000 | 33 | $486,124 | $272,891 | $477,464 |
| 2022 | $8,828,160 | $-509,324 | $601,005 | $549,100 | 31 | $550,925 | $111,682 | $486,064 |
| 2021 | $12,098,841 | $1,239,260 | $486,727 | $393,425 | 29 | $395,175 | $1,188,024 | $550,167 |
| 2020 | $10,798,341 | $3,647,385 | $477,162 | $419,250 | 30 | — | $1,526,357 | $396,263 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sukeforth Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $597K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Thomas College says it prepares students for personal and professional success and leadership and service in their communities. Kennebec Valley Community College says it provides scholarships and supports academic programs, capital investment, and college operations. The Children’s Discovery Museum says it promotes children’s developmental skills through exhibits, activities, and hands-on learning through play. Christian Education League describes its mission as encouraging the people of Maine in good citizenship.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $524,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $65,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants included $65,000 each to Central Maine Bible Conference (doing business as Camp Fair Haven), Christian Education League, and Washington Advent Christian Camp, all for general operating support. Other notable grants included $33,000 to Thomas College, $25,000 each to Children’s Discovery Museum and Kennebec Valley Community College, and $20,000 to China Baptist Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists S Douglas Sukeforth and Rita C Sukeforth as trustees.
The Sukeforth Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rita C Sukeforth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
S Douglas Sukeforth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sukeforth Family Foundation
How much does The Sukeforth Family Foundation give each year?
The Sukeforth Family Foundation gave $524K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $502K across 34 grants.
What is The Sukeforth Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sukeforth Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,100, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sukeforth Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Sukeforth Family Foundation give grants?
The Sukeforth Family Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waterville, ME (10 grants), Augusta, ME (3 grants), China Village, ME (3 grants) and China, ME (2 grants).
Does The Sukeforth Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Sukeforth Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sukeforth Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sukeforth Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Central Maine Bible Conference (dba Camp Fair Haven) ($65,000), Christian Education League ($65,000) and Washington Advent Christian Camp ($65,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sukeforth Family Foundation?
The Sukeforth Family Foundation reported $12.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $526K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $597K (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 Sukeforth Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Thomas College says it prepares students for personal and professional success and leadership and service in their communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sukeforth 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 The Sukeforth Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sukeforth Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6148895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Sukeforth Family Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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