Susskind Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, with a strong emphasis on Jewish community and culture. Its mission includes promoting education, providing assistance to struggling families, and fostering community development. The foundation supports organizations that address homelessness, animal welfare, and health-related issues, particularly in relation to children's cancer research. It also funds educational initiatives, including programs for Jewish young adults and local educational institutions. Overall, the foundation aims to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities through its diverse grantmaking efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize charities, especially in California, with missions in Jewish life, education, youth services, homelessness, animal welfare, or health that have an existing relationship or credible referral into the foundation’s network.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in or serves Southern California / Los Angeles.
- • Mission aligns with Jewish community, education, youth development, homelessness, animal welfare, or health.
- • Has an existing connection or introduction to the foundation’s officers or current grantees.
- • Seeks modest operating support or program grants in the low-thousands.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached seven states but were heavily concentrated in California, which received about 65% of dollars; the footprint is regional/state-focused rather than national.
Recipient Variety
In the observed year the foundation funded 28 distinct, independently operating recipients across multiple sectors (religious institutions, universities, youth programs, health and animal welfare), indicating a broad recipient set for its size despite some dollar concentration.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected applicants and there is no public website or contact information; combined with the limited one-year record, this points to a low likelihood that an unfamiliar applicant could successfully enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
