The Susan Ann Foundation
Changing lives through purposeful giving.
A nonprofit foundation built to support medical research, strengthen communities, and create lasting good through purposeful giving.
Purposeful giving. Meaningful impact.
Explore the charitable work at the heart of the Susan Ann Foundation: supporting medical advancement and strengthening communities.
Medical Research
Our current beneficiary focus is pediatric cancer research at Cleveland Clinic Children's.
Explore our research focus →350 Backpacks Initiative
Providing 350 local K–8 students with new backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies through local school partnerships.
Explore the Initiative →Youth Sports Support
Helping reduce financial barriers to youth sports through participation assistance, uniforms, equipment, and community facility support.
Explore the Program →Family Essentials & Emergency Support
Providing practical, short-term assistance to local families experiencing significant hardship involving a child.
Explore the Program →Built from love.
Driven by purpose.
The Susan Ann Foundation was created to transform personal loss into lasting community impact. The Foundation carries forward the memory of Susan Ann Taylor and the family experiences that shaped its mission. What began as grief and gratitude has become a commitment to help others, fund medical advancement, and build something that continues giving.
Read About the FoundationCharitable raffles fund the work.
The Home Raffle is our main fundraiser, and we also run other charitable raffles to fund the Foundation's work. 50% of net raffle proceeds will be donated to Cleveland Clinic Children's. The other 50% funds future raffles and the costs of running them.
See Our RafflesSupport the mission. Help create lasting good.
Donate
Your general donation supports the Foundation's mission and day-to-day operations, helping sustain our charitable work.
Donate to the Foundation →Volunteer
Help turn hundreds of backpacks and school supplies into organized, school-ready kits for local students.
Volunteer With Us →Sponsor
Businesses and organizations can partner with The Susan Ann Foundation to support the 350 Backpacks Initiative.
Become a Sponsor →