The Sutcliffe Foundation
The Sutcliffe Foundation is a private foundation, based in Solana Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $529K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $44K.
The Sutcliffe Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sutcliffe Foundation gave $27K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,500
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,417
- +30.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $529,299
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (91% 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 Sutcliffe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Santa Fe Christian School ($10K). Together the top 6 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sutcliffe Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% 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 $23K (2022) to $27K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Christian School Solana Beach, CA | Private Christian School | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Carlsbad, CA | Children's Athletics | $5,000 |
| Workshops for Warriors San Diego, CA | Manufacturing Training for Vets | $3,000 |
| Best Defense Foundation Solana Beach, CA | Support Military Veterans | $3,000 |
| Rancho Coastal Humane Society Encinitas, CA | Help Abandoned Animals | $3,000 |
| Alphapointe Kansas City, MO | Empower People with Vision Loss | $2,500 |
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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 | $529,299 | $53,325 | $34,663 | $26,500 | 6 | $26,500 | $43,605 | $24,667 |
| 2023 | $465,461 | $12,885 | $34,092 | $27,000 | 8 | $27,000 | $7,418 | $23,325 |
| 2022 | $467,286 | $35,516 | $30,130 | $23,000 | 6 | $23,000 | $14,382 | $24,662 |
| 2021 | $466,547 | $22,518 | $32,967 | $26,000 | 5 | — | $14,763 | $26,961 |
| 2020 | $476,995 | $18,903 | $31,442 | $25,000 | 5 | — | $20,622 | $22,920 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sutcliffe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sutcliffe Foundation is led by Rick Sutcliffe, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rick Sutcliffe
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barry Axelrod (2020–2023) — Director
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 Sutcliffe Foundation
How much does The Sutcliffe Foundation give each year?
The Sutcliffe Foundation gave $27K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 8 grants.
What is The Sutcliffe Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sutcliffe Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,417, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sutcliffe Foundation give grants?
The Sutcliffe Foundation gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Solana Beach, CA (2 grants).
Does The Sutcliffe Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Sutcliffe Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Sutcliffe Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sutcliffe Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Santa Fe Christian School ($10,000), Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($5,000) and Workshops for Warriors ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sutcliffe Foundation?
The Sutcliffe Foundation reported $529K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Sutcliffe Foundation's EIN?
The Sutcliffe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0072137. 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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