The Susan Isabel Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 27-3047161 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$657K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$15.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
40% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Jay College of Criminal Justice | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $250,000 |
| National Museum of American History | Washington, DC | General purpose grants | $100,000 |
| The Pew Trusts | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose grants | $75,000 |
| National Dance Institute | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $25,000 |
| New York Ear & Eye Infirmary | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $25,000 |
| Research to Prevent Blindness | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $25,000 |
| The Society of Paper Money Collectors | Greenwood, SC | General purpose grants | $25,000 |
| Batsheva Dance Company | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $17,403 |
| American Friends of Keshet Eilon | Pound Ridge, NY | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| German-American Scholarship Association | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| Higgins Museum | Okoboji, IA | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| Numismatic Crime Information Center | Arlington, TX | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| St Bernard's School | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| The Public Theatre | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Sos | Lake City, UT | General purpose grants | $10,000 |
| American Numismatic Association | Colorado Springs, CO | General purpose grants | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $5,000 |
| The Grolier Club | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $5,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
| American Psychological Foundation | Washington, DC | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill | Arlington, VA | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
| New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
| The Episcopal School in the City of NY | New York, NY | General purpose grants | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $657,403 | 27 |
| 2023 | $696,500 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349103086
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3047161
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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