The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation
THE WILL AND JAN SUKENIK is a private foundation based in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation gave $3.7M across 31 grants in 2023 (avg $120K), mostly in Ohio. 6% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,727,000
- +2277.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 31
- -3.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $120,226
- +2354.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $50,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 31, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Will and Jan Sukenik Family 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. Its filing lists the foundation as the contact for inquiries.
- Contact
Application contact: The Will And Jan Sukenik Foundation
Mailing address: 3323 Bremerton Road, Pepper Pike, OH 44124
Phone: (440) 464-0269
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fairmount Temple ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 129 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 3% to Illinois, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 2 of 31 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $508K; repeat grants $94K. How we count
Medians: $508K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 94% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 2885% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 67% 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 (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2020) to $3.7M (2023). In 2023 it made 31 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Temple Beachwood, OH | General Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Cleveland Pepper Pike, OH | General Purpose | $765,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Purpose | $500,000 |
| Geauga County Board of MRDD Chesterland, OH | General Purpose | $350,000 |
| American Ort Beachwood, OH | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Hebrew Shelter Home Pepper Pike, OH | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Maltz Museum Beachwood, OH | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Menorah Park Beachwood, OH | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum Highland Park, IL | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Orange, OH | General Purpose | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing data provided does not include a 2023 asset figure.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-101,271 | $3,735,657 | $3,727,000 | 31 | $3,727,000 | $16,659 | — |
| 2022 | $3,964,613 | $154,214 | $178,252 | $156,750 | 32 | $156,750 | $137,176 | $232,570 |
| 2021 | $4,772,964 | $809,399 | $180,024 | $144,230 | 33 | $144,230 | $706,593 | $216,693 |
| 2020 | $4,143,589 | $931,875 | $151,503 | $124,850 | 33 | — | $141,366 | $173,832 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Gathering Place describes its mission as supporting, educating, and empowering people and families touched by cancer through free programs and services. Milestones Autism Resources says it works to improve the lives of autistic individuals and those around them through education, coaching, and connections to resources. The Negev Foundation describes its primary purpose as research and development of agricultural techniques for arid and semi-arid areas.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $3,727,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $1,000,000 to Fairmount Temple, $765,000 to Jewish Family Services of Cleveland, $500,000 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and $350,000 to Geauga County Board of MRDD. Each was listed for general purposes. Other grants included $100,000 each to American ORT, Hebrew Shelter Home, Maltz Museum, and Menorah Park.
Additional 2023 grants included $50,000 each to The Gathering Place, Mint Theater Company, and The Negev Foundation; $25,000 to Maple Leaf Community Residences; and $20,000 to Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Wilbert Sukenik as president, Janet Sukenik as secretary, and Ellen Sukenik as trustee.
The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation is led by Wilbert Sukenik, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Wilbert Sukenik
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ellen Sukenik
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet Sukenik
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Will Sukenik (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation
How much does The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation give each year?
The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation gave $3.7M across 31 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $157K across 32 grants.
What is The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $50,000, and its average grant was $120,226, across 31 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation that year got $508K on average.
Where does The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation give grants?
The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Beachwood, OH (9 grants), Cleveland, OH (8 grants), Pepper Pike, OH (3 grants) and Lyndhurst, OH (2 grants).
Does The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Fairmount Temple ($1,000,000), Jewish Family Services of Cleveland ($765,000) and Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($500,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Gathering Place describes its mission as supporting, educating, and empowering people and families touched by cancer through free programs and services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation's EIN?
The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1786200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Will and Jan Sukenik Family 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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