Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.7 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $75,818 and the largest $771,936. 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$6.7 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$75,818
- Largest grant$771,936
- Assets$92.7 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.4 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $8.4 million | 73 | $86.1 million |
| 2024 | $6.7 million | 61 | $92.7 million |
How to apply
Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc 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 Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 48 | $5.7 million |
| New Jersey | 6 | $827,688 |
| Colorado | 1 | $102,452 |
| Kansas | 2 | $81,633 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,921 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,921 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,921 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $5,921 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for the City of New York Inc | Program support - the center for fair futures | $771,936 |
| NYC Health Hospitals | Program support - behavioral health nursing career ladder | $372,000 |
| Green City Force | General operating support | $338,322 |
| The New York Foundling | Program support - road to success | $335,695 |
| Newark Opportunity Youth Network | Program support - building ecosystems for opportunity youth. | $300,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | Program support - cuny school of professional studies | $250,000 |
| The Fostering Connection | Program support - mental health services | $220,000 |
| The Bell | General operating support | $200,000 |
| The Marcy Lab School | General operating support | $200,000 |
| The Arab-American Family Support Center Inc | Program support - mental health services | $166,667 |
| Newark City of Learning Collaborative (NCLC) | Program support - college bridge | $155,652 |
| Bottom Line | Emergency fund endowment | $151,247 |
| Arbor Rising | General operating support | $150,729 |
| Exalt Youth | General operating support | $150,729 |
| Jewish Home Lifecare Manhattan | Program support - skillspring | $150,729 |
| Fractured Atlas | Program support - scope of work | $150,000 |
| The Knowledge House | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Inspiring Futures Inc | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center | Program support - mental health services | $123,333 |
| College Access Research & Action (Cara) | Program support - implementing college bridge in newark | $118,009 |
| Henry Street Settlement | Program support - mental health services | $103,158 |
| Hetrick-Martin Institute Inc | Program support - mental health services | $103,158 |
| American Indian College Fund | Program support - native pathways program | $102,452 |
| Legal Outreach | General operating support | $100,712 |
| At the Table Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Drive Change Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Workforce Professionals Training Institute | General operating support | $100,000 |
| University Settlement Society of New York | Program support - mental health services | $92,230 |
| Newark Board of Education | Program support - college bridge | $84,286 |
| Summer Search | General operating support | $75,818 |
| The Door - A Center of Alternatives Inc | General operating support | $75,818 |
| The Opportunity Network | General operating support | $75,818 |
| Goddard Riverside Community Center | Program support - options center | $75,817 |
| Henry Street Settlement | Program support - community COVID response team | $75,817 |
| College Access Research & Action (Cara) | Program support - college access: research & action (cara) | $75,000 |
| Onegoal - New York | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | Program support - cuny school of professional studies | $75,000 |
| The Kansas University Endowment Association | Endowment/general operating support | $61,633 |
| Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation | Program support - steam center | $50,000 |
| Change Impact | Program support - peer learning program | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Rivera Weissblum
- Karen P Balliett
- Anne E Treeger
- Mark A Cogen
- Randolph Moore
Questions people ask
Does Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc give?
$6.7 million in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $75,818.
Who runs Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia Rivera Weissblum (Director, President), Karen P Balliett (Director, Vice President), Anne E Treeger (Director, Secretary) and Mark A Cogen (Director, Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.