The Susan Simon Lotierzo Charitable Trust concentrates its modest philanthropic support on higher education institutions, primarily funding universities for scholarship and general charitable purposes. Grants are few and targeted, with multiple gifts to Penn State alongside one-off awards to major New York-area universities. The foundation appears to prioritize postsecondary education and student support rather than broad community services.
Small number of targeted grants (4 total) with a majority of dollars going to a handful of universities; includes repeat funding to Penn State, indicating a preference for concentrated, institution-focused giving rather than many small community grants.
$31K
$21K
$18K
$19K
Most grants fall between $400 and $2K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$400
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$2K
About 59% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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Notable grantees: Penn State University, SUNY–Buffalo, Cornell University
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENN STATE UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY PARK, PA | $7,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | $2,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| US HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,800 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| SYR CNTR PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE | SYRACUSE, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| PEACE ACTION OF CNY-EDUCATION FUND | SYRACUSE, NY | $200 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| PENN STATE UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY PARK, PA | $6,800 | 2024 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | $1,800 | 2024 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| US HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| SYR CNTR PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE | SYRACUSE, NY | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| PEACE ACTION OF CNY-EDUCATION FUND | SYRACUSE, NY | $200 | 2024 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SUNY-BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | $3,500 | 2023 | SCHOLARSHIP PURPOSE |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | $1,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| PENN STATE UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY PARK, PA | $1,500 | 2023 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| US HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| SYR CNTR PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE | SYRACUSE, NY | $400 | 2023 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE | PROVIDENCE, RI | $200 | 2023 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| PEACE ACTION OF CNY-EDUCATION FUND | SYRACUSE, NY | $100 | 2023 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
$7,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
$2,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
US HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
$1,800CHARITABLE PURPOSES
SYR CNTR PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE
$1,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
PEACE ACTION OF CNY-EDUCATION FUND
$200CHARITABLE PURPOSE
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
$6,800CHARITABLE PURPOSES
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
$1,800CHARITABLE PURPOSES
US HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
$1,500CHARITABLE PURPOSES
SYR CNTR PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE
$500CHARITABLE PURPOSES
PEACE ACTION OF CNY-EDUCATION FUND
$200CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SUNY-BUFFALO
$3,500SCHOLARSHIP PURPOSE
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
$1,500CHARITABLE PURPOSES
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
$1,500CHARITABLE PURPOSES
US HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
$1,000CHARITABLE PURPOSES
SYR CNTR PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE
$400CHARITABLE PURPOSES
RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE
$200CHARITABLE PURPOSES
PEACE ACTION OF CNY-EDUCATION FUND
$100CHARITABLE PURPOSE