The Susan Ileene Wirthlin
The Susan Ileene Wirthlin is a private foundation, based in Windsor, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $219K.
The Susan Ileene Wirthlin at a glance
In short: The Susan Ileene Wirthlin gave $58K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,000
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,000
- -47.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,000
- Total assets
- $1,216,857
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (86% 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 Ileene Wirthlin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation ($50K). Together the top 2 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Susan Ileene Wirthlin gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $70K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation Uniondale, NY | Pancreatic cancer research | $50,000 |
| LDS Philanthropies Humanitarian Fund Provo, UT | Humanitarian Services | $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 | $1,216,857 | $234,231 | $76,564 | $58,000 | 2 | $61,080 | $218,747 | $56,557 |
| 2023 | $1,059,190 | $68,822 | $70,347 | $55,000 | 1 | $57,987 | $56,974 | $54,263 |
| 2022 | $1,060,715 | $45,718 | $85,337 | $69,700 | 3 | $73,459 | $33,746 | $59,071 |
| 2021 | $1,100,333 | $151,257 | $73,809 | $56,000 | 2 | $59,750 | $137,062 | $65,796 |
| 2020 | $1,023,646 | $56,431 | $70,121 | $55,000 | 4 | — | $45,710 | $57,491 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Susan Ileene Wirthlin reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Susan Ileene Wirthlin is led by Carolyn Wirthlin, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn Wirthlin
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
J Mark Wirthlin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Jeralie C Wirthlin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Mary Ann W Grant
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Joni Wirthlin
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2024)
Jill W Tyrrell
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
John O Wirthlin
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Michael B Wirthlin
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard L Wirthlin (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $500, to Jeralie C Wirthlin (Trustee). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Susan Ileene Wirthlin
How much does The Susan Ileene Wirthlin give each year?
The Susan Ileene Wirthlin gave $58K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 1 grant.
How large is The Susan Ileene Wirthlin?
The Susan Ileene Wirthlin reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Susan Ileene Wirthlin operate?
The Susan Ileene Wirthlin has awarded grants in California, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Utah.
What is The Susan Ileene Wirthlin's EIN?
The Susan Ileene Wirthlin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1971647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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