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Private foundation · EIN 27-3047161

The Susan Isabel Foundation

New York, NY

The Susan Isabel Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $657K in grants and contributions paid across 27 grants, with $15.1M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to John Jay College of Criminal Justice, National Museum of American History and The Pew Trusts.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$250,000
National Museum of American HistoryWashington, DCGeneral Purpose Grants$100,000
The Pew TrustsPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Purpose Grants$75,000
National Dance InstituteNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$25,000
New York Ear & Eye InfirmaryNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$25,000
Research to Prevent BlindnessNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$25,000
The Society of Paper Money CollectorsGreenwood, SCGeneral Purpose Grants$25,000
Batsheva Dance CompanyNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$17,403
American Friends of Keshet EilonPound Ridge, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$10,000
German-American Scholarship AssociationNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$10,000
Higgins MuseumOkoboji, IAGeneral Purpose Grants$10,000
New York City BalletNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$10,000
Numismatic Crime Information CenterArlington, TXGeneral Purpose Grants$10,000
St Bernard's SchoolNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$10,000
The Public TheatreNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$10,000
Wildlife SosLake City, UTGeneral Purpose Grants$10,000
American Numismatic AssociationColorado Springs, COGeneral Purpose Grants$5,000
Lincoln Center TheaterNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$5,000
The Grolier ClubNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$5,000
American Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$2,500
American Psychological FoundationWashington, DCGeneral Purpose Grants$2,500
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCGeneral Purpose Grants$2,500
Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$2,500
National Alliance for the Mentally IllArlington, VAGeneral Purpose Grants$2,500
New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to ChildrenNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$2,500

The 25 largest of 27 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Susan Isabel Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The Susan Isabel Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Susan Isabel Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $657,403 in grants and contributions paid (27 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Susan Isabel Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NY), $250K, National Museum of American History (DC), $100K, The Pew Trusts (PA), $75K, National Dance Institute (NY), $25K and New York Ear & Eye Infirmary (NY), $25K.