The Will and Jan Sukenik Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPepper Pike, Ohio · EIN 34-1786200 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$3.7M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $18,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
9% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Temple | Beachwood, OH | General purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Cleveland | Pepper Pike, OH | General purpose | $765,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Geauga County Board of Mrdd | Chesterland, OH | General purpose | $350,000 |
| American Ort | Beachwood, OH | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Hebrew Shelter Home | Pepper Pike, OH | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Maltz Museum | Beachwood, OH | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Menorah Park | Beachwood, OH | General purpose | $100,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Highland Park, IL | General purpose | $75,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David | Orange, OH | General purpose | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Hebrew Univ | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Diversity Center of Ne Ohio | Beachwood, OH | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Hillel at Kent State University | Kent, OH | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Milestones Autism Resources | Warrensville Heights, OH | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Mint Theater Company | New York, NY | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Beachwood, OH | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Negev Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Forever Children's Home | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Jfsa Youth Ability | Pepper Pike, OH | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Maple Leaf Community Residences | Chardon, OH | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Mandel Jewish Community Ctr | Beachwood, OH | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Project Love | Mayfield, OH | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Kol Israel Foundation | Beachwood, OH | General purpose | $18,000 |
| North Coast Community Homes | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Siegel Life Long Learning | Beachwood, OH | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Julie Billiart School | Lyndhurst, OH | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Na'amat USA | Lyndhurst, OH | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Senior Transportation Connection | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,727,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Apr 26, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202431179349100323
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1786200
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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