Summers Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Summers Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pacific Palisades, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $330,829 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $299,829. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$330,829
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$299,829
- Assets$0
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $36,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,000 | 6 | $304,262 |
| 2024 | $330,829 | 7 | $0 |
How to apply
Summers Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Summers Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $301,829 |
| New York | 2 | $16,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Bernstein | To make donationsto other charities | $299,829 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Provide Medical services duringepidemics and War | $15,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Protect US Forests andTrees | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Works to protect andexpand access to sexual andreproductive healthcare | $5,000 |
| National Forest | Protec US Forestsand Grasslandshealth | $3,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | Protection and restoration ofCalifornias Redwoods | $2,000 |
| Unicef USA | Create safe placesfor families in warUkraine | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew J Summers
- Kathryn L Summers
Questions people ask
Does Summers Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Summers Family Foundation give?
$330,829 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Summers Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew J Summers (Director) and Kathryn L Summers (Director).
What does Summers Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and environment and conservation.