Irving & Francine Suknow Foundation Co-Trustees Henry Fader & Lynda Gordon
Invitation OnlyDownington, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6648797 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$678K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$16.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $65,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC San Diego Foundation Moores Cancer Center | LA Jolla, CA | Center for supportive care | $400,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | San Diego, CA | Kawasaki research | $100,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | San Diego, CA | Ms research | $65,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | San Diego, CA | Prostate cancer research | $35,000 |
| Hillel of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Jewish student services | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Community services | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | Community services | $17,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | San Diego, CA | Wellbeing of soldiers | $10,000 |
| Padres Pedal the Cause | San Diego, CA | Cancer research | $5,000 |
| Phase One Foundation - Road to Curing Cancer | Santa Monica, CA | Cancer research | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $678,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $812,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $647,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641889349100824
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6648797
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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