The Sutowski Foundation
The Sutowski Foundation is a private foundation based in Valley View, Ohio. In 2025, it gave grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Ohio, supporting organizations that include educational institutions, a children’s hospital foundation, and organizations serving children with specific needs.
The Sutowski Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sutowski Foundation gave $126K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,000
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,600
- +19.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,853,695
- +11.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sutowski Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9301 Allen Drive, Valley View, OH 44125
Phone: (216) 524-9700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sutowski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was John Carroll University for Jean Sutowski Endowed Scholarship Fund ($30K). Together the top 10 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 55 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 2% to recipients in Alabama. The listed grants included recipients in both states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sutowski Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2025) to $190K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Carroll University for Jean Sutowski Endowed Scholarship Fund University Heights, OH | General Program Support | $30,000 |
| Walsh Jesuit High School Foundation Cuyahoga Falls, OH | General Program Support | $30,000 |
| Akron Children's Hospital Foundation Akron, OH | General Program Support | $25,000 |
| St Basil the Great Brecksville, OH | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| The Highland Foundation Medina, OH | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Jesuit Retreat Center Parma, OH | General Program Support | $5,000 |
| Ohio Valley Voices Loveland, OH | General Program Support | $5,000 |
| Victory Gallop Akron, OH | General Program Support | $5,000 |
| Smiles with Style Port Clinton, OH | General Program Support | $4,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network Irondale, AL | General Program Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,853,695 | $523,793 | $223,895 | $126,000 | 10 | $159,786 | $461,754 | $168,458 |
| 2024 | $2,552,796 | $160,854 | $211,651 | $127,000 | 12 | $156,151 | $105,354 | $162,602 |
| 2023 | $2,600,235 | $103,588 | $200,760 | $129,000 | 12 | $151,399 | $56,727 | $146,094 |
| 2022 | $2,698,743 | $215,333 | $266,840 | $190,000 | 11 | $215,450 | $165,943 | $151,537 |
| 2021 | $2,750,190 | $261,285 | $207,261 | $132,000 | 10 | $156,500 | $210,524 | $168,956 |
| 2020 | $2,697,504 | $114,571 | $206,775 | $137,700 | 10 | — | $69,911 | $143,012 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sutowski Foundation reported a distributable amount of $168K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including John Carroll University for an endowed scholarship fund, Walsh Jesuit High School Foundation, Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation, and organizations serving children with life-threatening illnesses, hearing loss, or other challenges.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation says it raises gifts to further the mission of Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron; Victory Gallop says it provides therapy to children with life-threatening illnesses and behavioral or emotional challenges using horses; and Ohio Valley Voices says it teaches children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and speak and advocates for their families. Eternal Word Television Network describes itself as operating Catholic television, radio, and internet media networks.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $126,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest listed grants were $30,000 each to John Carroll University for the Jean Sutowski Endowed Scholarship Fund and Walsh Jesuit High School Foundation, and $25,000 to Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation. Other listed recipients included St. Basil the Great ($10,000), The Highland Foundation ($10,000), Jesuit Retreat Center ($5,000), Ohio Valley Voices ($5,000), Victory Gallop ($5,000), Smiles with Style ($4,000), and Eternal Word Television Network ($2,000). Each grant was reported for general program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judie Delaney as president; Robb Scherler and Patricia Scherler as trustees; Randy Scherler as secretary; and Roy Scherler as vice-president.
The Sutowski Foundation is led by Judie Delaney, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judie Delaney
President
On filings since 2020
33 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2025)
Patricia Scherler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robb Scherler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randy Scherler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roy Scherler
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Judie Delaney (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Sutowski Foundation
How much does The Sutowski Foundation give each year?
The Sutowski Foundation gave $126K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $127K across 12 grants.
What is The Sutowski Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sutowski Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $12,600, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sutowski Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Sutowski Foundation give grants?
The Sutowski Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (2 grants).
Does The Sutowski Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sutowski Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sutowski Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sutowski Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include John Carroll University for Jean Sutowski Endowed Scholarship Fund ($30,000), Walsh Jesuit High School Foundation ($30,000) and Akron Children's Hospital Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sutowski Foundation?
The Sutowski Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $168K (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 does The Sutowski Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sutowski Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sutowski Foundation's EIN?
The Sutowski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1501376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Sutowski Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Sutowski Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sutowski-foundation-morg_8d71d37672fa47c49cc8c552290e21b3
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