Karen and Jason Sussman Family Foundation
Historical FunderLong Grove, Illinois · EIN 27-3586426 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $12,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KAREN AND JASON SUSSMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 4485 NORMANDY COURT, LONG GROVE IL 60047 |
| Phone | 8479248669 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
53% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Am Yisreal Conservative Congregation | Northfield, IL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $18,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $12,500 |
| Northshore Hospitals Foundation | Evanston, IL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $2,100 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $1,800 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | St Paul, MN | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook, IL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Wbez | Navy Pier, IL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $365 |
| Pj Library | Agawam, MA | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $180 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,445 | 13 |
| 2024 | $70,665 | 13 |
| 2023 | $58,265 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611209349100036
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3586426
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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