The Susan Elizabeth Foundation
The Susan Elizabeth Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $913K. Net investment income was $166K.
The Susan Elizabeth Foundation at a glance
In short: The Susan Elizabeth Foundation gave $913K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $130K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $912,988
- +297.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $130,427
- +240.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Susan Elizabeth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bainbridge Community Foundation FBO Bella Fund ($703K). Together the top 7 received $913K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 31 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Susan Elizabeth Foundation gives
- Giving grew 770% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $105K (2021) to $913K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $913K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Community Foundation FBO Bella Fund Bainbridge Island, WA | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $702,988 |
| Black Futures Co-Op Fund Seatle, WA | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $100,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation Seatle, WA | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $50,000 |
| Atlantic Street Center Seattle, WA | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $15,000 |
| Edmonds Center for the Arts Edmonds, WA | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $15,000 |
| Full Life Care Seattle, WA | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle Seattle, WA | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $15,000 |
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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 | — | $177,499 | $1,031,132 | $912,988 | 7 | $1,018,872 | $165,962 | $26,274 |
| 2023 | $812,419 | $102,627 | $323,413 | $230,000 | 6 | $312,527 | $92,201 | $53,153 |
| 2022 | $1,033,327 | $69,105 | $309,879 | $220,000 | 6 | $303,158 | $63,018 | $64,172 |
| 2021 | $1,275,700 | $92,989 | $175,628 | $105,000 | 4 | $169,160 | $85,763 | $78,774 |
| 2020 | $1,361,959 | $35,185 | $297,600 | $235,000 | 8 | — | $27,584 | $80,902 |
| 2019 | $1,624,674 | $133,917 | $271,889 | $211,750 | 8 | — | $123,949 | $94,936 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Susan Elizabeth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Susan Elizabeth Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Dunn
Director
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hopper
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$42K (2019) → $98K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $98K, to Sarah Hopper (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Susan Elizabeth Foundation
How much does The Susan Elizabeth Foundation give each year?
The Susan Elizabeth Foundation gave $913K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $230K across 6 grants.
What is The Susan Elizabeth Foundation's typical grant size?
The Susan Elizabeth Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $130,427, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Susan Elizabeth Foundation give grants?
The Susan Elizabeth Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Seatle, WA (2 grants).
Does The Susan Elizabeth Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Susan Elizabeth Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals" (7 grants).
Who are The Susan Elizabeth Foundation's largest grantees?
The Susan Elizabeth Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bainbridge Community Foundation FBO Bella Fund ($702,988), Black Futures Co-Op Fund ($100,000) and University of Washington Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is The Susan Elizabeth Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Susan Elizabeth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Susan Elizabeth Foundation's EIN?
The Susan Elizabeth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0713157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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