Summer Fund II
Preselected recipients only
Summer Fund II is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $97,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$97,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $96,000 the year before.
43% of its 2024 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 | $96,000 | 9 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $97,500 | 7 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Summer Fund II 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $65,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,500 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Constitutional Rights | Program support | $30,000 |
| Bend the Arc - A Jewish Partnership for Justice | General operating support/annual gift | $20,000 |
| Crossroads Fund | General operating support/annual gift | $12,500 |
| Color of Change Education Fund | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| Rosenberg Fund for Children | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| The New Press | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| Madre | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Meyer
- Marc Weiss
- David Harris
- Michael McQuinn
- Lauren K Macdonald
Questions people ask
Does Summer Fund II accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Summer Fund II give?
$97,500 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Summer Fund II?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Meyer (President/Director), Marc Weiss (Secretary/Director), David Harris (Director) and Michael McQuinn (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.