Mount Rainier above forested ridges in Washington

Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 91-2015382

Suskin Foundation

A private foundation in Kenmore, WA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 46 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $1,470,000

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $10,795,598
  • Tax year 2024

    $905,000

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $12,078,527
  • Tax year 2023

    $900,000

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $12,130,884
  • Tax year 2022

    $785,000

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $10,068,788
  • Tax year 2021

    $770,000

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $10,510,089
  • Tax year 2020

    $680,000

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $10,478,012
  • Tax year 2019

    $595,000

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $11,135,132
  • Tax year 2018

    $590,000

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $10,414,355

Grants paid in 2025

46 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterSeattle, WA

    Support operations

    $70,000
  2. Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle, WA

    Support operations

    $70,000
  3. No Kid HungryPhiladelphia, PA

    Support operations

    $60,000
  4. Northwest HarvestSeattle, WA

    Operations support

    $50,000
  5. Wings of RescueSan Diego, CA

    Support operations

    $50,000
  6. Habitat for HumanityRenton, WA

    Operations support

    $45,000
  7. American Red CrossSeattle, WA

    Support operations

    $40,000
  8. Emergency Food NetworkLakewood, WA

    Support operations

    $40,000
  9. Homeward Pet Adoption CenterWoodinville, WA

    Support operations

    $40,000
  10. Medic One FoundationBellevue, WA

    Support operations

    $40,000
  11. USO NorthwestSeattle, WA

    Support operations

    $40,000
  12. Food LifelineSeattle, WA

    Support operations

    $35,000
  13. Got Your SixMaryville, IL

    Support operations

    $35,000
  14. LifewireBellevue, WA

    Support operations

    $35,000
  15. Ackcs Rescue TrustCrozier, VA

    Support operations

    $30,000
  16. Brigadoon Service DogsBellingham, WA

    Support operations

    $30,000
  17. Cavalier Rescue USATucson, AZ

    Support operations

    $30,000
  18. Children's Home Society of WashingtonSeattle, WA

    Support operations

    $30,000
  19. Danny & Ron's RescueCamden, SC

    Support operations

    $30,000
  20. Freedom Frenchie RescueMesa, AZ

    Support operations

    $30,000
  21. French Bulldog Village RescuePaducah, KY

    Support operations

    $30,000
  22. Friends of YouthKirkland, WA

    Support operations

    $30,000
  23. FristersIrvine, CA

    Support operations

    $30,000
  24. Mary's PlaceSeattle, WA

    Support operations

    $30,000
  25. Olive CrestSanta Ana, CA

    Support operations

    $30,000
  26. PawsSeattle, WA

    Support operations

    $30,000
  27. Red Rover Purple Leash ProjectSacramento, CA

    Support operations

    $30,000
  28. SafeRedmond, WA

    Support operations

    $30,000
  29. Seattle Humane SocietyBellevue, WA

    Operations support

    $30,000
  30. Treehouse for KidsSeattle, WA

    Support operations

    $30,000
  31. USA Patriots Kids CampCape Coral, FL

    Support operations

    $30,000
  32. North Pacific Food BankRaymond, WA

    Support operations

    $25,000
  33. Old Dog HavenOak Harbor, WA

    Support operations

    $25,000
  34. The Soup LadiesGlenns Ferry, ID

    Support operations

    $25,000
  35. Becks PlaceMonroe, WA

    Support operations

    $20,000
  36. Bridge City Inclusive SportsPortland, OR

    Support operations

    $20,000
  37. Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CA

    Support operations

    $20,000
  38. Hank's Heroes FoundationShoreline, WA

    Support operations

    $20,000
  39. Meow Cat RescueKirkland, WA

    Support operations

    $20,000
  40. Motley Zoo Animal RescueRedmond, WA

    Support operations

    $20,000
  41. Page AheadSeattle, WA

    Support operations

    $20,000
  42. Pasados Safe HavenSultan, WA

    Support operations

    $20,000
  43. Reading W RoverWoodinville, WA

    Support operations

    $20,000
  44. Seattle Veterinary OutreachSeattle, WA

    Support operations

    $20,000
  45. Skookum KidsBellingham, WA

    Support operations

    $20,000
  46. Oasis for AnimalsLangley, WA

    Support operations

    $15,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals9 grants $260,00044% of the total
  2. Human services5 grants $135,00023% of the total
  3. Mental health2 grants $60,00010% of the total
  4. Health1 grant $40,0007% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture1 grant $35,0006% of the total
  6. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $25,0004% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $40,0007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Washington33 grants $1,045,000
  2. California4 grants $130,000
  3. Arizona2 grants $60,000
  4. Pennsylvania1 grant $60,000
  5. Illinois1 grant $35,000
  6. Florida1 grant $30,000
  7. Kentucky1 grant $30,000
  8. South Carolina1 grant $30,000
  9. Virginia1 grant $30,000
  10. Oregon1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jody L SuskinTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Steven C SuskinTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Stacy Suskin RottinghausTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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