The Sumas Family Foundation Inc
The Sumas Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Springfield, New Jersey. In 2024, it reported 51 grants totaling $275,000 to charitable organizations, with recipients including organizations working in health, hunger relief, community support, and other areas.
The Sumas Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sumas Family Foundation Inc gave $275K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,000
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,392
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $419,423
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Sumas Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 733 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
Phone: (973) 467-2200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sumas Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Autism Speaks Inc ($45K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 163 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 10% to New York, 9% to Pennsylvania, 3% to Georgia, and 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sumas Family Foundation Inc gives
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 89% 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 (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 $42K (2020) to $275K (2024). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Autism Speaks Inc Princeton, NJ | General Support | $45,000 |
| NJ Sharing Network Foundation New Providence, NJ | General Support | $40,000 |
| St Nicholas Constantine & Helen Greek Ch Rosaeland, NJ | General Support | $40,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Hillside, NJ | General Support | $15,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Ambler, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Valerie Fund Maplewood, NJ | General Support | $15,000 |
| First Tee New York Inc Bronx, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Ted R Green Foundation East Orange, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Josephs Center Foundation Scranton, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419,423 | $416,364 | $433,446 | $275,000 | 51 | $275,000 | $19,035 |
| 2023 | $436,177 | $407,014 | $324,200 | $213,250 | 47 | $213,250 | $19,664 |
| 2022 | $384,586 | $393,936 | $243,820 | $79,000 | 14 | $89,205 | $13,279 |
| 2021 | $219,313 | $375,621 | $255,749 | $145,450 | 41 | $154,238 | $5,114 |
| 2020 | $78,118 | $59,185 | $42,281 | $42,250 | 10 | — | $4,242 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sumas Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K 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
The available information does not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Valerie Fund says it raises funds for comprehensive healthcare for children with cancer and blood disorders. Community Food Bank of New Jersey describes its work as addressing hunger through neighbor-centric solutions and partnerships. Friends of the Food Industry says it aids people employed in the food industry and their families when they face difficult times.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $275,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $45,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest reported grants included $45,000 to Autism Speaks Inc.; $40,000 each to NJ Sharing Network Foundation and St Nicholas Constantine & Helen Greek Church; and $15,000 each to Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia, and The Valerie Fund. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Perry Blatt as President, Luigi Perri as Treasurer, and Amanda Fischer as Secretary.
The Sumas Family Foundation Inc is led by Perry Blatt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Perry Blatt
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Fischer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luigi Perri
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
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 Sumas Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Sumas Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sumas Family Foundation Inc gave $275K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $213K across 47 grants.
What is The Sumas Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sumas Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,392, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sumas Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sumas Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Princeton, NJ (3 grants), East Orange, NJ (3 grants), Hillside, NJ (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Sumas Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sumas Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sumas Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sumas Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Autism Speaks Inc ($45,000), NJ Sharing Network Foundation ($40,000) and St Nicholas Constantine & Helen Greek Ch ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sumas Family Foundation Inc?
The Sumas Family Foundation Inc reported $419K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sumas Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Valerie Fund says it raises funds for comprehensive healthcare for children with cancer and blood disorders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sumas Family Foundation Inc?
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 Sumas Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sumas Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4471241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sumas Family Foundation Inc 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Sumas Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sumas-family-foundation-inc-morg_1f7c1482c04d48c4ba1948e88dc0810d
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