The Sumner Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Sumner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Califon, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$4.0 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$98.4 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
35% 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 | $3.1 million | 23 | $108 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 29 | $98.4 million |
How to apply
The Sumner Family 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 The Sumner Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 17 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 6 | $1.1 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $750,000 |
| California | 3 | $617,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Give Directly | General support | $1.0 million |
| Innovations for Poverty | General support | $750,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ | General support | $550,000 |
| Freedom House | General support | $325,000 |
| Bail Projects Inc | General support | $300,000 |
| Freeworld | General support | $300,000 |
| Tewksbury First Aid Squad | General support | $215,000 |
| Ahs Hospital | General support | $150,000 |
| Newark Academy | General support | $51,000 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | General support | $40,000 |
| Authors League Fund | General support | $30,000 |
| Datakind Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Young Audiences of NJ and Eastern Pa | General support | $30,000 |
| Media Art Xploration Inc | General support | $17,000 |
| Kent Place School | General support | $15,000 |
| Lifecamp Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Mane Stream Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| New Jersey Conservation Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Oldwick Fire Company | General support | $15,000 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association | General support | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosital | General support | $15,000 |
| Tewksbury Land Trust | General support | $15,000 |
| The Somo Project | General support | $15,000 |
| Preschool Advantage Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| First Responders Childrens Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Joyful Heart Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Peo Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| CROSSROADS4HOPE | General support | $15,000 |
| From Houses to Homes - Guatemala Inc | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Prince
- Aria D Pardilla
- Peter Olsen
Questions people ask
Does The Sumner Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sumner Family Foundation Inc give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Sumner Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary Prince (Trustee), Aria D Pardilla (Trustee) and Peter Olsen (Trustee).
What does The Sumner Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.