Susan L Brown and Robert H Thill Jr

What they fund

communitycommunitieseducationsarasotacenterartsinspirepublic

Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium4 grants · $20,095
• Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation3 grants · $15,000
• Mayo Clinic3 grants · $12,000
• War Horses for Veterans4 grants · $12,000
• Save Our Seabirds3 grants · $8,500
• Van Wezel Foundation2 grants · $6,000
• Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe2 grants · $6,000
• Florida Studio Theatre4 grants · $4,535
• Architecture Sarasota4 grants · $4,400
• Kansas City Chorale2 grants · $3,750

Giving over time

Grant history

All 50 reported grants, largest first.

• $10,000

  Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium · Sarasota, FL · 2023

  Mote marine laboratory is advancing research-based solutions to ensure our oceans can heal and thrive. Help us put leading-edge marine science and ocean conservation into action.

• $5,000

  Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium · Sarasota, FL · 2025

  Mote marine laboratory is advancing research-based solutions to ensure our oceans can heal and thrive. Help us put leading-edge marine science and ocean conservation into action.

• $5,000

  Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation · Sarasota, FL · 2025

  Sarasota performing arts foundation creates and sustains a vibrant performing arts center, advances education, and enriches communities by inspiring minds through the power of the arts.

• $5,000

  Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN · 2024

  Mayo clinic provides unparalleled expertise in patient care, innovative research to meet the needs of our patients, and medical education to train the healthcare workforce of tomorrow.

• $5,000

  Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium · Sarasota, FL · 2024

  Mote marine laboratory is advancing research-based solutions to ensure our oceans can heal and thrive. Help us put leading-edge marine science and ocean conservation into action.

• $5,000

  Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation · Sarasota, FL · 2024

  Sarasota performing arts foundation creates and sustains a vibrant performing arts center, advances education, and enriches communities by inspiring minds through the power of the arts.

• $5,000

  Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN · 2023

  Mayo clinic provides unparalleled expertise in patient care, innovative research to meet the needs of our patients, and medical education to train the healthcare workforce of tomorrow.

• $5,000

  Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation · Sarasota, FL · 2023

  Sarasota performing arts foundation creates and sustains a vibrant performing arts center, advances education, and enriches communities by inspiring minds through the power of the arts.

• $5,000

  Save Our Seabirds · Sarasota, FL · 2022

  Save our seabirds is committed to the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured birds with the goal of releasing them back to their natural habitats. A lifelong sanctuary and specialized medical care are provided fo… read allSave our seabirds is committed to the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured birds with the goal of releasing them back to their natural habitats. A lifelong sanctuary and specialized medical care are provided for those birds that cannot be released. less
• $5,000

  War Horses for Veterans · Stilwell, KS · 2022

  Provides combat veterans and first responders the tools for growth personally and professionally

• $5,000

  War Horses for Veterans · Stilwell, KS · 2021

  Provides combat veterans and first responders the tools for growth personally and professionally

• $3,500

  Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe · Sarasota, FL · 2022

  Westcoast black theater troupe's mission is to produce professional theatre that promotes and celebrates african american history and experience, engages a broad base of patrons and audiences, supports the development o… read allWestcoast black theater troupe's mission is to produce professional theatre that promotes and celebrates african american history and experience, engages a broad base of patrons and audiences, supports the development of a dynamic group of aspiring artists and builds self-esteem in youth of color. less
• $3,000

  Van Wezel Foundation · Sarasota, FL · 2022

  Create and sustain a vibrant performing arts center, advance education, and enrich communities by inspiring minds through the power of arts

• $3,000

  Van Wezel Foundation · Sarasota, FL · 2021

  Create and sustain a vibrant performing arts center, advance education, and enrich communities by inspiring minds through the power of arts

• $2,500

  Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe · Sarasota, FL · 2025

  Westcoast black theatre troupe's mission is to stage productions that honor the african american experience.

• $2,500

  Save Our Seabirds · Sarasota, FL · 2024

  To rescue, rehabilitate, and release sick and injured birds while educating our community about preventing injuries and preserving habitats.

• $2,500

  Florida Studio Theatre · Sarasota, FL · 2022

  Providing intimate and engaging settings for high-quality, professional performances that speak to the living, evolving, and dynamically changing world. Committed to making the arts accessible and affordable to as many … read allProviding intimate and engaging settings for high-quality, professional performances that speak to the living, evolving, and dynamically changing world. Committed to making the arts accessible and affordable to as many people as possible. less
• $2,400

  Architecture Sarasota · Sarasota, FL · 2023

  Mod is a mission-driven charitable event that allows us to serve the educational goals of architecture sarasota.

• $2,250

  Kansas City Chorale · Kansas City, MO · 2024

  The chorale will utilize its reputation as a world-class artistic ensemble to broaden its reach, particularly to youth audiences and will represent the best of kansas city's cultural fabric to listeners nationwide.

• $2,100

  Wusf · Tampa, FL · 2025

  Wusf is a noncommercial public radio station licensed to the university of south florida and support high-quality journalism, news, and cultural programming.

• $2,000

  Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN · 2025

  Mayo clinic provides unparalleled expertise in patient care, innovative research to meet the needs of our patients, and medical education to train the healthcare workforce of tomorrow.

• $1,500

  Kansas City Chorale · Kansas City, MO · 2025

  The chorale will utilize its reputation as a world-class artistic ensemble to broaden its reach, particularly to youth audiences and will represent the best of kansas city's cultural fabric to listeners nationwide.

• $1,300

  Via Nova Chorale · Sarasota, FL · 2025

  Via nova chorale inc.'s mission is to inspire new ways to live together as one human family using the power of music.

• $1,300

  Mothers Helping Mothers · Sarasota, FL · 2023

  Mothers helping mothers (mhm) provides knowledge and essential skills needed to inspire mothers and families to become advocates for themselves. Mhm is a leading community resource for teen mothers to help them gain ind… read allMothers helping mothers (mhm) provides knowledge and essential skills needed to inspire mothers and families to become advocates for themselves. Mhm is a leading community resource for teen mothers to help them gain independence, make good decisions, and have a positive impact on their lives. less
• $1,120

  Wslr 965 Fm Community Radio · Sarasota, FL · 2022

  Wslr 96.5 fm community radio is an innovative, listener-supported, non-profit, non-commercial fm radio station dedicated to serving the sarasota community. Wslr's goal is to inform and empower listeners to play an activ… read allWslr 96.5 fm community radio is an innovative, listener-supported, non-profit, non-commercial fm radio station dedicated to serving the sarasota community. Wslr's goal is to inform and empower listeners to play an active role in wslr and in their community. Wslr's programming promotes equality, peace, sustainability, democracy, health, and social and economic justice. less
• $1,000

  Florida Studio Theatre · Sarasota, FL · 2025

  To make theatre affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. To present theatre that challenges with as much gusto as it entertains. To cretate a public forum for the issues of our day that will foster posit… read allTo make theatre affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. To present theatre that challenges with as much gusto as it entertains. To cretate a public forum for the issues of our day that will foster positive change in our community and beyond. To operate within and for the public trust. less
• $1,000

  Save Our Seabirds · Sarasota, FL · 2025

  To rescue, rehabilitate, and release sick and injured birds while educating our community about preventing injuries and preserving habitats.

• $1,000

  War Horses for Veterans · Stilwell, KS · 2025

  Our mission at whfv is to equip combat veterans and first responders for success by using reflection and personal growth. Our goal is to help combat veterans and first responders who experiences life-disrupting trauma t… read allOur mission at whfv is to equip combat veterans and first responders for success by using reflection and personal growth. Our goal is to help combat veterans and first responders who experiences life-disrupting trauma to recover from their limitations, to repurpose their talents and abilities to a successful life, and to reintegrate into their families, workplaces, and communities. We envision a community of active duty military, combat veterans, and first responders who supports one another as each individual moves from trauma through recovery to a productive and sustainable life. less
• $1,000

  Wslr · Sarasota, FL · 2025

  Wslr + fogartyville is a center for creative expression and community engagement that amplifies the voices of our diverse community and promotes peace, sustainability, democracy and economic and social justice.

• $1,000

  Florida Studio Theatre · Sarasota, FL · 2024

  To make theatre affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. To present theatre that challenges with as much gusto as it entertains. To cretate a public forum for the issues of our day that will foster posit… read allTo make theatre affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. To present theatre that challenges with as much gusto as it entertains. To cretate a public forum for the issues of our day that will foster positive change in our community and beyond. To operate within and for the public trust. less
• $1,000

  War Horses for Veterans · Stilwell, KS · 2024

  Our mission at whfv is to equip combat veterans and first responders for success by using reflection and personal growth. Our goal is to help combat veterans and first responders who experiences life-disrupting trauma t… read allOur mission at whfv is to equip combat veterans and first responders for success by using reflection and personal growth. Our goal is to help combat veterans and first responders who experiences life-disrupting trauma to recover from their limitations, to repurpose their talents and abilities to a successful life, and to reintegrate into their families, workplaces, and communities. We envision a community of active duty military, combat veterans, and first responders who supports one another as each individual moves from trauma through recovery to a productive and sustainable life. less
• $1,000

  Wslr · Sarasota, FL · 2024

  Wslr + fogartyville is a center for creative expression and community engagement that amplifies the voices of our diverse community and promotes peace, sustainability, democracy and economic and social justice.

• $1,000

  Architecture Sarasota · Sarasota, FL · 2021

  Provides a forum for the education, advocacy and celebration of good design in the global built environment

• $500

  Architecture Sarasota · Sarasota, FL · 2025

  Mod is a mission-driven charitable event that allows us to serve the educational goals of architecture sarasota.

• $500

  Architecture Sarasota · Sarasota, FL · 2024

  Mod is a mission-driven charitable event that allows us to serve the educational goals of architecture sarasota.

• $500

  The Hermitage Artist Retreat · Englewood, FL · 2024

  The mission of the hermitage artist retreat is to inspire and foster the most influential and culturally consequential art and artists of our time.

• $500

  Musica Sacra · New York, NY · 2023

  Musica sacra continues to engage our community with virtual projects, concerts, and educational outreach initiatives.

• $125

  Marie Selby Botanical Gardens · Sarasota, FL · 2025

  To provide bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional history.

• $125

  The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art · Sarasota, FL · 2022

  The ringling is an extraordinary center of art and culture that engages the local, state, and global communities and is accessible to and inclusive of all.

• $100

  Wedu Pbs · Tampa, FL · 2025

  Wedu pbs provides quality multimedia content and community outreach to educate, explore, and inspire a lifetime of learning and discovery.

• $100

  Marie Selby Botanical Gardens · Sarasota, FL · 2024

  To provide bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional history.

• $100

  Fight 4 Autism · Hawthorne, NJ · 2022

  Fight 4 autism is dedicated to making a difference and giving back to families living with autism every day in nj. Fundraising at special events and online donations will help us raise money to help others and raise awa… read allFight 4 autism is dedicated to making a difference and giving back to families living with autism every day in nj. Fundraising at special events and online donations will help us raise money to help others and raise awareness for autism. less
• $100

  Marie Selby Botanical Gardens · Sarasota, FL · 2022

  Donations to the gardens' fund operations, collections and plant displays, engaging educational programs for children and adults, and conservation work to protect our bayfront sanctuaries at both the downtown sarasota c… read allDonations to the gardens' fund operations, collections and plant displays, engaging educational programs for children and adults, and conservation work to protect our bayfront sanctuaries at both the downtown sarasota campus and the historic spanish point campus. less
• $100

  Sarasota Art Museum · Sarasota, FL · 2022

  Sarasota art museum is a catalyst for appreciation and understanding of the art of our time. The museum inspires new ideas and new ways of being though an endless rotation of transformative, relevant, and pioneering exh… read allSarasota art museum is a catalyst for appreciation and understanding of the art of our time. The museum inspires new ideas and new ways of being though an endless rotation of transformative, relevant, and pioneering exhibitions and programs designed to elevate and empower all by cultivating discerning visual thingers and ethical citizens. less
• $95

  Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium · Sarasota, FL · 2022

  Mote marine laboratory is advancing research-based solutions to ensure our oceans can heal and thrive. Help us put leading-edge marine science and ocean conservation into action.

• $50

  Wedu Pbs · Tampa, FL · 2023

  To educate, explore, and engage to inspire a lifetime of learning and discovery. To serve the public good and enable communities to connect, grow, and become active participants in shaping the future.

• $50

  Sarasota Film Society · Sarasota, FL · 2022

  Sarasota film society is a nonprofit, member-supported organization, dedicated to providing the highest levels of entertainment and education to the public from all areas of the film industry.

• $40

  Wedu Pbs · Tampa, FL · 2021

  To educate, explore, and engage to inspire a lifetime of learning and discovery. To serve the public good and enable communities to connect, grow, and become active participants in shaping the future.

• $35

  Wedu Pbs · Tampa, FL · 2022

  To educate, explore, and engage to inspire a lifetime of learning and discovery. To serve the public good and enable communities to connect, grow, and become active participants in shaping the future.

• $35

  Florida Studio Theatre · Sarasota, FL · 2021

  Providing intimate and engaging settings for high-quality, professional performances that speak to the living, evolving, and dynamically changing world. Committed to making the arts accessible and affordable to as many … read allProviding intimate and engaging settings for high-quality, professional performances that speak to the living, evolving, and dynamically changing world. Committed to making the arts accessible and affordable to as many people as possible. less

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