The Summer Hill Foundation
Accepts applications
The Summer Hill Foundation is a private foundation in Madison, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $676,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $86,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$676,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$86,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$20.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $898,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $661,000 | 8 | $17.1 million |
| 2024 | $898,000 | 13 | $18.2 million |
| 2025 | $676,000 | 9 | $20.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Summer Hill Foundation 888 Summer Hill Road, Madison, CT 06443 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 421-3669 |
| What to submit | The Foundation intends to focus its activities on giving grants to land trusts and other organizations dedicated to protecting the environment, especially in ecologically sensitive areas. The Foundation will support charitable organizations that help preserve land in its natural state, re-introduce native plants to areas where they have been removed, and preserve historically significant buildings associated with open space. The Foundation will also support charitable and educational institutions that provide environmentally-related education. The Foundation may also make distributions to local governments or governmental agencies for the preservation of historically significant buildings. Recipient organizations will be required to fill out an application form for the approval process. |
What The Summer Hill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4 | $265,000 |
| California | 2 | $175,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $150,000 |
| New York | 1 | $86,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wyndham Land Trust Inc | Furtherance of tax exempt activities | $100,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Furtherance of tax exempt activities | $100,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Connecticut | Furtherance of tax exempt activities | $100,000 |
| Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust | Furtherance of tax exempt activities | $100,000 |
| Historic Huguenot Street | Furtherance of tax exempt activities | $86,000 |
| Pacific Forest Trust | Furtherance of tax exempt activities | $75,000 |
| Maine Woodland Owners | Furtherance of tax exempt activities | $50,000 |
| Joshuas Trust | Furtherance of tax exempt activities | $50,000 |
| Madison Land Conservation Trust | Furtherance of tax exempt activities | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael D Johnson
Questions people ask
Does The Summer Hill Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Summer Hill Foundation give?
$676,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $86,000.
Who runs The Summer Hill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael D Johnson (Trustee).
What does The Summer Hill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.