The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc
The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Pittsford, New York. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including food banks, environmental and wildlife groups, and reproductive health organizations.
The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 74 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state New York. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,197,000
- +22.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 74
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,176
- +19.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,839,292
- -5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (3 of 74, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Ashford Advisors Llc 30B Grove St, Pittsford, NY 14534
Phone: (585) 697-0362
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Bank of the Southern Tier ($75K). Together the top 10 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
350 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 345 grants of 350 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (25%), Oregon (18%), Washington, DC (18%), South Carolina (9%), and California (7%). The listed grants also included recipients in Arizona and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 74 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 128% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 274% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $357K (2020) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 74 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier Elmira, NY | Unrestricted Grants | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Charleston Charleston, SC | Unrestricted Grants | $60,000 |
| Earthjustice Sanfrancisco, CA | Unrestricted Grants | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - Ithaca Health Center Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted Grants | $40,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grants | $40,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted Grants | $40,000 |
| Amnesty International USA New York, NY | Unrestricted Grants | $40,000 |
| SC Coastal Conservation League Charleston, SC | Unrestricted Grants | $40,000 |
| Food for Lane County Eugene, OR | Unrestricted Grants | $40,000 |
| World Society for the Protection of Animals New York, NY | Unrestricted Grants | $35,000 |
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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 | $6,839,292 | $848,191 | $1,249,182 | $1,197,000 | 74 | $1,198,800 | $812,074 | $437,791 |
| 2024 | $7,201,766 | $839,292 | $1,014,398 | $976,000 | 72 | $977,617 | $802,511 | $440,871 |
| 2023 | $7,381,872 | $261,766 | $617,497 | $587,000 | 70 | $588,150 | $232,669 | $409,917 |
| 2022 | $7,742,603 | $165,234 | $557,379 | $526,000 | 68 | $527,095 | $135,200 | $417,995 |
| 2021 | $8,131,748 | $446,249 | $520,185 | $477,000 | 66 | $477,995 | $413,368 | $456,756 |
| 2020 | $8,205,684 | $2,011,717 | $454,358 | $357,000 | 65 | — | $1,359,069 | $401,146 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $438K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including food access, environmental protection, wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and reproductive health. For example, Earthjustice describes its work as using law and partnerships to protect health, places, and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. The Center for Biological Diversity says it works to protect species and the lands, waters, and climate they need to survive. Food for Lane County describes its mission as reducing hunger by creating access to food.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $1,197,000 through 74 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed grants included $75,000 to Food Bank of the Southern Tier; $60,000 to Planned Parenthood of Charleston; $50,000 to Earthjustice; and $40,000 each to Planned Parenthood – Ithaca Health Center, World Wildlife Fund, the Center for Biological Diversity, Amnesty International USA, SC Coastal Conservation League, and Food for Lane County. The listed largest grants were designated as unrestricted.
Other 2025 recipients included Wildlife Conservation Society ($35,000), Mercy for Animals ($30,000), Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($30,000), and Plastic Oceans International ($30,000). Wildlife Conservation Society describes its work as saving wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. Mercy for Animals says it works toward a more compassionate food system, while Plastic Oceans International describes its mission as ending plastic pollution by supporting local communities in the circular economy transition.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jan Suwinski as director, president, and treasurer; Susan Suwinski as director and secretary; and Karen Kielas as director.
The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc is led by Jan Suwinski, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jan Suwinski
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Kielas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Suwinski
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 74 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $976K across 72 grants.
What is The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,176, across 74 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (18%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (19 grants), Washington, DC (13 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Ithaca, NY (4 grants).
Does The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (74 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Food Bank of the Southern Tier ($75,000), Planned Parenthood of Charleston ($60,000) and Earthjustice ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc?
The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $438K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including food access, environmental protection, wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and reproductive health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Suwinski Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1587911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Suwinski Family Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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