The Susman Foundation (Formerly Susman Family Foundation)
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0569093 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
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
45% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ellen Susman Fund - Donor Advised Fund | Houston, TX | General support | $1,576,522 |
| Hirshhorn Museum | Washington, DC | General support | $200,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Snowmass Village, CO | General support | $30,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | Houston, TX | General support | $21,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Council Membership | Smowmass Village, CO | General support | $20,000 |
| The Kincaid School | Houston, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Nxthvn | New Haven, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Abundance Educational Academy | Yazoo City, MS | General support | $5,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | General support | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| Glasstire | Houston, TX | General support | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Rothko Chapel | Houston, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Yale University Art Gallery | New Haven, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| National Ms Society | Houston, TX | General support | $500 |
| Houston Center for Contemporary Craft | Houston, TX | General support | $250 |
| Pughearts of Houston | Alvin, TX | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,908,372 | 20 |
| 2024 | $366,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $298,610 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641949349100454
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0569093
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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