The Suskin Foundation is a Seattle-area funder that prioritizes operating support for human services, health, hunger relief, animal welfare, veterans' services and emergency response organizations, primarily in the Pacific Northwest. Their grants are largely unrestricted/operations-focused and tend to support both large regional institutions (children's hospital, cancer center, Med/EMS foundations) and local food banks, shelters, and animal rescues that deliver direct services to vulnerable populations.
Suskin Foundation’s recent giving shows a clear preference for operating support, with repeated grants to direct-service organizations in health care, food access, housing stability, animal welfare, and emergency response. The largest recent award in the dataset was $60,000 to Seattle Children’s Hospital for uncompensated care, pointing to a willingness to support patient services that are not fully covered by revenue. Another recurring recipient is Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, which received funding for breast cancer research and later for support operations. The foundation also backs practical, community-based delivery organizations such as Northwest Harvest, Habitat for Humanity, and the American Red Cross, suggesting an emphasis on keeping essential services functioning rather than funding isolated projects. Its portfolio includes both major regional institutions and local nonprofits serving vulnerable populations across Washington, with a smaller number of out-of-state grants as well. The overall pattern is steady support for organizations that provide direct relief or operational capacity in the Pacific Northwest and related service networks.
In health care, the foundation supported Seattle Children’s Hospital with $60,000 for uncompensated care in 2023 and $50,000 for support operations in 2025, and it also gave Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center $50,000 for breast cancer research in 2024. Those grants show interest in both patient-facing services and medical research. In hunger relief, Northwest Harvest received $45,000 in both 2023 and 2025 for operations support, while Emergency Food Network received $35,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for the same purpose. The foundation also funds housing and shelter-related work: Habitat for Humanity received $45,000 in 2024 and 2025 for operations support. Its community service mix extends to the American Red Cross and USO Northwest, both funded for operations support.
Typical grants cluster in the mid-five-figure range: the 25th percentile is $15,000, the median is $22,500, and the 75th percentile is $35,000. Recent grants also show repeat support across multiple years, especially for organizations such as Seattle Children’s Hospital, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Northwest Harvest, Habitat for Humanity, and American Red Cross. That repetition suggests an ongoing relationship model rather than one-time project funding. The foundation is not a grantmaker to individuals and does not make program-related investments. The recent awards are largely operating or support grants.
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$10.8M
$326K
$1.6M
Most grants fall between $15K and $35K, with a median of $23K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$23K
75th Percentile
$35K
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Concentrated, repeat operational support: many grantees receive multiple (often three) grants, indicating a pattern of regular, modest-to-mid sized unrestricted payments rather than one-off project awards. Grants are distributed across a mix of large regional institutions and numerous local direct-service nonprofits, with a strong emphasis on operations/organizational support rather than capital or program-restricted funding.
Notable grantees: Seattle Children's Hospital, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Northwest Harvest / Food Lifeline (hunger relief network), Seattle Humane / Homeward Pet Adoption Center (animal welfare groupings), Wounded Warrior Project / USO Northwest (veterans and military support)
Giving is heavily concentrated in Washington, which accounts for 81% of grants and is also the top state by grant count. Seattle appears frequently in the recipient list, including Seattle Children’s Hospital, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Northwest Harvest, and American Red Cross. Other Washington recipients include Renton, Lakewood, Bellevue, and Woodinville. Outside Washington, the foundation has granted to organizations in Jacksonville, Florida; Camden, South Carolina; and Washington, D.C. All listed recent grants went to U.S. recipients.
The foundation gives to human services, health, hunger relief, animal welfare, veterans’ services, emergency response, housing stability, and related direct-service organizations. Recent grants include operating support for food banks, shelters, children’s health organizations, animal rescues, and medical nonprofits.
Recent grants are usually in the mid-five-figure range. The grant-size distribution shows a 25th percentile of $15,000, a median of $22,500, and a 75th percentile of $35,000.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Seattle Children’s Hospital, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Northwest Harvest, Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, Emergency Food Network, Homeward Pet Adoption Center, Uso Northwest, and Wounded Warrior Project.
Its giving is concentrated in Washington. The state receives 81% of grants, and recent recipients include organizations in Seattle, Renton, Lakewood, Bellevue, and Woodinville.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $70,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | SEATTLE, WA | $70,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| NO KID HUNGRY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $60,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| WINGS OF RESCUE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| NORTHWEST HARVEST | SEATTLE, WA | $50,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONS SUPPORT |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | RENTON, WA | $45,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONS SUPPORT |
| USO NORTHWEST | SEATTLE, WA | $40,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| HOMEWARD PET ADOPTION CENTER | WOODINVILLE, WA | $40,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| MEDIC ONE FOUNDATION | BELLEVUE, WA | $40,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| EMERGENCY FOOD NETWORK | LAKEWOOD, WA | $40,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | SEATTLE, WA | $40,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| LIFEWIRE | BELLEVUE, WA | $35,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| FOOD LIFELINE | SEATTLE, WA | $35,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| GOT YOUR SIX | MARYVILLE, IL | $35,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| SEATTLE HUMANE SOCIETY | BELLEVUE, WA | $30,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONS SUPPORT |
| RED ROVER PURPLE LEASH PROJECT | SACRAMENTO, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| MARY'S PLACE | SEATTLE, WA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| PAWS | SEATTLE, WA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| FRENCH BULLDOG VILLAGE RESCUE | PADUCAH, KY | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| OLIVE CREST | BELLEVUE, WA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON | SEATTLE, WA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| TREEHOUSE FOR KIDS | SEATTLE, WA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| CAVALIER RESCUE USA | TUCSON, AZ | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| USA PATRIOTS KIDS CAMP | CAPE CORAL, FL | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| SAFE | REDMOND, WA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| FRISTERS | IRVINE, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| ACKCS RESCUE TRUST | CROZIER, VA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| FREEDOM FRENCHIE RESCUE | MESA, AZ | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| BRIGADOON SERVICE DOGS | BELLINGHAM, WA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| DANNY & RON'S RESCUE | CAMDEN, SC | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| FRIENDS OF YOUTH | KIRKLAND, WA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| THE SOUP LADIES | BUCKLEY, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| NORTH PACIFIC FOOD BANK | RAYMOND, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| OLD DOG HAVEN | OAK HARBOR, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| BRIDGE CITY INCLUSIVE SPORTS | PORTLAND, OR | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| PAGE AHEAD | SEATTLE, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| MEOW CAT RESCUE | KIRKLAND, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| HANK'S HEROES FOUNDATION | SHORELINE, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| PASADOS SAFE HAVEN | SULTAN, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| SKOOKUM KIDS | BELLINGHAM, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| SEATTLE VETERINARY OUTREACH | SEATTLE, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| MOTLEY ZOO ANIMAL RESCUE | REDMOND, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| BECKS PLACE | MONROE, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| READING W ROVER | WOODINVILLE, WA | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| OASIS FOR ANIMALS | LANGLEY, WA | $15,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | SEATTLE, WA | $50,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $50,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OPERATIONS |
| NORTHWEST HARVEST | SEATTLE, WA | $45,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS SUPPORT |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | RENTON, WA | $45,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS SUPPORT |
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$70,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
NO KID HUNGRY
$60,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
NORTHWEST HARVEST
$50,000OPERATIONS SUPPORT
OPERATIONS SUPPORT
USO NORTHWEST
$40,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
EMERGENCY FOOD NETWORK
$40,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$40,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
GOT YOUR SIX
$35,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
SEATTLE HUMANE SOCIETY
$30,000OPERATIONS SUPPORT
RED ROVER PURPLE LEASH PROJECT
$30,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
MARY'S PLACE
$30,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
PAWS
$30,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
FRENCH BULLDOG VILLAGE RESCUE
$30,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
OLIVE CREST
$30,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
TREEHOUSE FOR KIDS
$30,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
CAVALIER RESCUE USA
$30,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
USA PATRIOTS KIDS CAMP
$30,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
SAFE
$30,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
ACKCS RESCUE TRUST
$30,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
FREEDOM FRENCHIE RESCUE
$30,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
BRIGADOON SERVICE DOGS
$30,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
DANNY & RON'S RESCUE
$30,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
FRIENDS OF YOUTH
$30,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
THE SOUP LADIES
$25,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
NORTH PACIFIC FOOD BANK
$25,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
OLD DOG HAVEN
$25,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
BRIDGE CITY INCLUSIVE SPORTS
$20,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
HANK'S HEROES FOUNDATION
$20,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
SEATTLE VETERINARY OUTREACH
$20,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
BECKS PLACE
$20,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
READING W ROVER
$20,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
OASIS FOR ANIMALS
$15,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$50,000SUPPORT OPERATIONS
NORTHWEST HARVEST
$45,000OPERATIONS SUPPORT
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$45,000OPERATIONS SUPPORT