The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation
The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations, including animal welfare, conservation, and human-animal interaction organizations.
The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation at a glance
In short: The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation gave $72K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,850
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,532
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,124,147
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Susan Oman Belsky 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. The filing names Susan Oman Belsky as the contact for inquiries.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan Oman Belsky
Mailing address: 211 South Elm Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 275-7610
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (44%), Utah (18%), New York (14%), Washington, DC (14%), and Washington state (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2021) to $104K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $71,850 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,124,147 | $81,585 | $85,491 | $71,850 | 11 | $71,850 | $81,285 |
| 2023 | $2,128,053 | $117,688 | $115,283 | $104,203 | 11 | $104,203 | $18,910 |
| 2022 | $2,125,648 | $46,421 | $61,496 | $46,250 | 11 | $46,250 | $69,808 |
| 2021 | $2,140,723 | $72,295 | $53,552 | $37,400 | 11 | $37,400 | $72,295 |
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 included organizations working in animal welfare and conservation, as well as organizations focused on human-animal partnerships. Guide Dogs for the Blind describes its mission as creating partnerships between people, dogs, and communities. Best Friends Animal Society says it works to save dogs and cats in shelters and make the country no-kill. Pet Partners describes its work as promoting positive human-animal interactions. World Wildlife Fund says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce threats to life on Earth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $71,850 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $15,000 to Guide Dogs for the Blind, $13,000 to Best Friends Animal Society, $10,350 to Los Angeles Zoo Botanical Gardens, $10,000 to ASPCA, and $7,500 to Humane Society International. Other recipients included Pet Partners and San Diego Humane Society, each receiving $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Oman Belsky as CEO and Melvin Neil Belsky as Secretary.
The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation is led by Susan Oman Belsky, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Oman Belsky
CEO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melvin Neil Belsky
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Oman Belsky Foundation
How much does The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation give each year?
The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation gave $72K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $104K across 11 grants.
What is The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation's typical grant size?
The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,532, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation give grants?
The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (18%) and New York (14%).
Does The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (11 grants).
How large is The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation?
The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $82K.
What does The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in animal welfare and conservation, as well as organizations focused on human-animal partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Susan Oman Belsky 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 Susan Oman Belsky Foundation's EIN?
The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3507748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Susan Oman Belsky Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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