Sutton Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEncinitas, California · EIN 04-3723837 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $9,000.
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
6% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okizu Foundation | Novato, CA | Supports families affected by childhood cancer | $25,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $20,000 |
| Junipero Serra High School | San Mateo, CA | Education | $9,500 |
| Ovation Theater | Encinitas, CA | Arts | $9,000 |
| The Parish of St Matthews | Pacific Palisades, CA | Education | $6,000 |
| Punahou School | Honolulu, HI | Education | $5,000 |
| Loyola High School | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| St Hilary School | Tiburon, CA | Education | $4,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsul | Menlo Park, CA | Youth organization | $4,000 |
| Dream Street Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | Supporting children and young adults with chronic or life threatening illnesses | $2,500 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Burlingame, CA | Religious | $2,000 |
| Hillsborough Garden Club | Burlingame, CA | Environment | $2,000 |
| Menlo College | Atherton, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Mono Lake Committee | Lee Vining, CA | Environment | $500 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Cancer research | $500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($42,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $139,250 | 22 |
| 2024 | $123,500 | 31 |
| 2023 | $119,500 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621959349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3723837
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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