The Summer Foundation
Accepts applications
The Summer Foundation is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,000 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,500 | 2 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 4 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 4 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Andrew J Collins Jr 2200 North Rodney Parham Road Suite, 221, Little Rock, AR 72212-4155 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (501) 907-9070 |
| What to submit | Mail detailed statement of purpose, all relevant financial information (including budgets, history), and other relevant information |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 3 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Justice | General support of organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Youth Home | General support of organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Central Arkansas Library System Foundation | General support of organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Pulaski County Friends of Casa | General support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew J Collins Jr
- William D Siegel
- Andrew J Collins III
Questions people ask
Does The Summer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Summer Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Summer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew J Collins Jr (Chairman & Director), William D Siegel (Director) and Andrew J Collins III (Director).