The Sukup Family Foundation
The Sukup Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sheffield, Iowa. Its 2024 filing reports charitable grants to organizations in Iowa and several other states; the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Sukup Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sukup Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $116K), mostly in Iowa. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,280,000
- +176.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $116,364
- +277.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $473,626
- -64.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (78% 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 The Sukup 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. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 N 6Th St, Sheffield, IA 50475
Phone: (641) 892-4222
Website: https://info.sukup.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sukup Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YSS of North Iowa ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 45 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa (78%), Florida (16%), Michigan (4%), Indiana (2%), and New Mexico (1%). These reported shares total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sukup Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $57K; repeat grants $166K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $113K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 721% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $156K (2021) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YSS of North Iowa Mason City, IA | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Mission Central Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Mapleton, IA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Church by the Glades Coral Springs, FL | Charitable | $200,000 |
| West Fork Food Pantry Sheffield, IA | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Youth for Christ Hampton, IA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Tau Kappa Epsilon Ames, IA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Heritage Foundation Macomb, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Ascension St Vincent Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Mason City, IA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| St Vincent Hospital Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Charitable | $8,000 |
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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 | $473,626 | $413,781 | $1,281,240 | $1,280,000 | 11 | $1,280,000 | $12,541 | $55,409 |
| 2023 | $1,341,085 | $1,492,715 | $463,767 | $462,500 | 15 | $462,500 | $6,448 | $33,500 |
| 2022 | $312,137 | $21,753 | $378,978 | $377,899 | 8 | $377,899 | $2,408 | $29,728 |
| 2021 | $669,362 | $600,242 | $156,750 | $156,000 | 7 | $156,000 | — | $7,524 |
| 2020 | $225,870 | $400,149 | $231,730 | $231,000 | 4 | — | — | $3,163 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sukup Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches, youth-serving organizations, a food pantry, a school fund, and hospital foundations. Among the recipients, Lutheran Heritage Foundation describes its mission as translating, publishing, distributing, and introducing historic Lutheran books and materials, primarily for training pastors, teachers, and lay leaders. St Vincent Hospital Foundation describes its mission as supporting and promoting CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in providing healthcare for communities in north-central New Mexico.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,280,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Notable awards included $500,000 to YSS of North Iowa, $200,000 each to Mission Central Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Church by the Glades, $125,000 to West Fork Food Pantry, and $100,000 to Youth for Christ. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Sukup as president/secretary, Charles Sukup as vice president, and Steven Sukup as treasurer.
The Sukup Family Foundation is led by Mary Sukup, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Sukup
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Sukup
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Sukup
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Sukup Family Foundation
How much does The Sukup Family Foundation give each year?
The Sukup Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $463K across 15 grants.
What is The Sukup Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sukup Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $116,364, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sukup Family Foundation that year got $57K on average.
Where does The Sukup Family Foundation give grants?
The Sukup Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mason City, IA (2 grants) and Sheffield, IA (2 grants).
Does The Sukup Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Sukup Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are The Sukup Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sukup Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include YSS of North Iowa ($500,000), Mission Central Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ($200,000) and Church by the Glades ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sukup Family Foundation?
The Sukup Family Foundation reported $474K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sukup Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches, youth-serving organizations, a food pantry, a school fund, and hospital foundations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sukup 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 Sukup Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sukup Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1488675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sukup 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Sukup Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sukup-family-foundation-morg_6f9a6a7768194a60887aa9e7cd370043
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