The Susan C Firestone Foundation
The Susan C Firestone Foundation is a private foundation, based in Paradise Valley, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $219K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $10K.
The Susan C Firestone Foundation at a glance
In short: The Susan C Firestone Foundation gave $14K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $219,322
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Susan C Firestone Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Vincent Depaul ($5K). Together the top 3 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Susan C Firestone Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $14K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Depaul Phoenix, AZ | Food Bank | $4,500 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Aid for Emergencies | $4,500 |
| Cate School Carpinteria, CA | Grants for University of Virginia | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $219,322 | $25,239 | $18,090 | $13,500 | 3 | $13,500 | $10,436 | $14,749 |
| 2023 | $215,612 | $11,581 | $17,723 | $13,500 | 3 | $13,500 | $7,765 | $13,452 |
| 2022 | $218,285 | $14,064 | $17,695 | $13,500 | 3 | $13,500 | $4,018 | $13,046 |
| 2021 | $221,916 | $37,300 | $15,626 | $12,000 | 3 | $12,000 | $18,674 | $13,915 |
| 2020 | $200,242 | $17,738 | $14,491 | $11,400 | 2 | — | $4,647 | $11,541 |
| 2019 | $196,995 | $18,726 | $13,522 | $10,600 | 3 | — | $5,804 | $11,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Susan C Firestone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Susan C Firestone Foundation is led by Sarah Semegen, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Semegen
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Daniel L. Semegen
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark H. Semegen
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan F. Semegen
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Susan C Firestone Foundation
How much does The Susan C Firestone Foundation give each year?
The Susan C Firestone Foundation gave $14K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 3 grants.
What is The Susan C Firestone Foundation's typical grant size?
The Susan C Firestone Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,500, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Susan C Firestone Foundation give grants?
The Susan C Firestone Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (33%).
Does The Susan C Firestone Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Susan C Firestone Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Susan C Firestone Foundation?
The Susan C Firestone Foundation reported $219K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (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 is The Susan C Firestone Foundation's EIN?
The Susan C Firestone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6556646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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