Summer Fund
Preselected recipients only
Summer Fund is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $347,500 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $50,000. 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$347,500
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $343,310 the year before.
37% 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 | $343,310 | 40 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $347,500 | 38 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Summer Fund 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 Summer Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $223,000 |
| Montana | 10 | $64,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $5,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community of Saints Regional Catholic School | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Church of the Assumption | Campus projects | $50,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Camping and Education Foundation | Twin cities urban wilderness program | $25,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Camp needlepoint | $25,000 |
| Channel One Regional Food Bank | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Ain Dah Yung Center | Annual powwow | $15,000 |
| Friends of East Africa | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Citizens League | Capital pathways program | $10,000 |
| Children's Minnesota Foundation | Diabetes center memorial | $10,000 |
| Women's Environmental Institute | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Peacemaker Foundation Minnesota | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Trap Free Montana Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Visitation Monastery | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Legal Revolution | General operating support | $2,500 |
| States Newsroom | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Minnpost | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Dream of Wild Health | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Friends School of Minnesota | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Hmong American Farmers Association | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Hunger Solutions Minnesota | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness | General operating support | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Artreach St Croix | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Land Trust | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Family Rosary Processions | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Library | General operating support | $750 |
| Park County Library | General operating support | $750 |
| Counterpoint | General operating support | $500 |
| Saint Paul Urban Tennis | General operating support | $500 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | General operating support | $500 |
| Montana Wilderness Association | General operating support | $500 |
| East Side Arts Council | General operating support | $500 |
| Yellowstone Valley Audubon Society | General operating support | $500 |
| Montana Environmental Information Center | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry G McNeely Jr
- Mary Trina McNeely
- Nick McNeely
Questions people ask
Does Summer Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Summer Fund give?
$347,500 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Summer Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Harry G McNeely Jr (President), Mary Trina McNeely (Secretary) and Nick McNeely (VP and Treasurer).
What does Summer Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.