THE SUSMAN FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2024
$6.0M
164 grants · $671K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$10K
grant size
30%
supporter · 33/109 multi-year
repeat
$3.6M
Assets · 2021
109
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
7135217888
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $2.8M | $5.4M | $255K | 34 |
| 2017 | $711K | $4.8M | $120K | 24 |
| 2018 | $669K | $4.2M | $80K | 10 |
| 2019 | N/A | $4.2M | $140K | N/A |
| 2020 | $456K | $4.0M | $107K | 18 |
| 2021 | $402K | $3.6M | $80K | 24 |
| 2022 | $299K | $3.0M | $69K | 21 |
| 2023 | $299K | $2.9M | $181K | 11 |
| 2024 | $366K | $2.6M | $97K | 22 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 164 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$37K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$2.0M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| HARRY SUSMAN | VP/SECRETARY | — |
| ELLEN SUSMAN | PRESIDENT | — |
| STACY KUHN | VP/ TREASURER | — |
| STEPHEN SUSMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (164 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $2,000,000 | TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | 2016 |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $510,000 | PLEDGE FOR CIVIL JURY PROJECT | 2017 |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $500,000 | PLEDGE FOR CIVIL JURY PROJECT | 2016 |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $500,000 | PLEDGE FOR CIVIL JURY PROJECT | 2018 |
| HIRSHHORN MUSEUM | WASHINGTON, DC | $300,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| NXHAVN | NEW HAVEN, CT | $250,000 | TO SUPPORT EARLY-CAREER ARTISTS AND CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS WITH THE RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND NETWORKS VITAL TO... | 2020 |
| NXHAVN | NEW HAVEN, CT | $250,000 | TO SUPPORT EARLY-CAREER ARTISTS AND CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS WITH THE RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND NETWORKS VITAL TO... | 2021 |
| WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | TO SUPPORT THE PRESENTATION AND PRESERVATION OF INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, AND REGIONAL ART | 2016 |
| HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $200,000 | TO PROMOTE THE VISUAL ART OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA, AN APPRECIATION OF ARTISTS WHO LACK PUBLIC RECOGNITION, AND... | 2022 |
| HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $200,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW | 2018 |
| HIRSHHORN MUSEUM | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | TO PROMOTE THE VISUAL ART OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA, AN APPRECIATION OF ARTISTS WHO LACK PUBLIC RECOGNITION, AND... | 2022 |
| HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | TO PROMOTE THE VISUAL ART OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA, AN APPRECIATION OF ARTISTS WHO LACK PUBLIC RECOGNITION, AND... | 2021 |
| HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | TO PROMOTE THE VISUAL ART OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA, AN APPRECIATION OF ARTISTS WHO LACK PUBLIC RECOGNITION, AND... | 2020 |
| HIRSHHORN MUSEUM TRUSTEE ANNUAL AMOUNT | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | TO PROMOTE THE VISUAL ART OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA, AN APPRECIATION OF ARTISTS WHO LACK PUBLIC RECOGNITION, AND... | 2018 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND HEALTHCARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | 2017 |
| MEMORIAL HERMANN FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $50,000 | TO HELP CREATE A TRULY INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM | 2020 |
| HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | TO PROMOTE THE VISUAL ART OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA, AN APPRECIATION OF ARTISTS WHO LACK PUBLIC RECOGNITION, AND... | 2017 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND HEALTHCARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | 2018 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND HEALTHCARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | 2020 |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | TO HELP PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY, SUPPORT FAMILIES AND YOUTH WITH PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL... | 2020 |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY | 2016 |
| MOODY CENTER FOR THE ARTS | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | TO ENCOURAGE CREATIVE THINKING AND ORIGINAL EXPRESSION, ENRICH CURRICULAR INNOVATION, AND PROMOTE CROSS-CAMPUS AND... | 2021 |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY | 2018 |