Summers Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Summers Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $332,725 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $96,225. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$332,725
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$96,225
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,500 the year before.
94% of its 2025 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 | $85,529 | 13 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $55,500 | 8 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $332,725 | 34 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Summers 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 Summers Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $300,225 |
| Florida | 2 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mercy | General fund contribution | $96,225 |
| Friends of Canandaigua Lake Inc | General fund contribution | $25,000 |
| Palmer Contextual Solutions LLC | General fund contribution | $20,000 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation | General fund contribution | $20,000 |
| Shriners Children's | General fund contribution | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General fund contribution | $20,000 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | General fund contribution | $14,000 |
| Vertus High School | General fund contribution | $12,500 |
| The Norman Howard School | General fund contribution | $11,000 |
| University of Rochester | General fund contribution | $10,500 |
| Lee Health Foundation | General fund contribution | $10,000 |
| The Highland Foundation | General fund contribution | $10,000 |
| Rochester Careers in Construction Inc | General fund contribution | $8,000 |
| Irondequoit United Church of Christ | General fund contribution | $6,050 |
| D4G Destined for Greatness Inc | General fund contribution | $5,000 |
| Homesteads for Hope | General fund contribution | $5,000 |
| Rochester Police Locust Club | General fund contribution | $5,000 |
| Trillium Health Foundation | General fund contribution | $5,000 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center | General fund contribution | $5,000 |
| Compasscare | General fund contribution | $4,350 |
| Education Success Foundation | General fund contribution | $4,000 |
| Daystar Kids | General fund contribution | $2,500 |
| Send A Kid to Camp | General fund contribution | $2,500 |
| The Center for Youth Services Inc | General fund contribution | $2,500 |
| Pirate Toy Fund | General fund contribution | $2,000 |
| FF Thompson Foundation Inc | General fund contribution | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General fund contribution | $1,000 |
| Keeping Our Promise Inc | General fund contribution | $1,000 |
| Mercy Flight Central | General fund contribution | $1,000 |
| The Arc of Ontario | General fund contribution | $1,000 |
| Berr's Infinite Mindz | General fund contribution | $500 |
| Pets Stop Here Inc | General fund contribution | $500 |
| Webster Police 1000 Club Pba | General fund contribution | $500 |
| New York Society of Anesthesiologists Inc | General fund contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth A Marvald
- Todd D Summers
- Douglas J Summers
- Susan L Conrado
- Michael S Weed
Questions people ask
Does Summers Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Summers Foundation Inc give?
$332,725 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Summers Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth A Marvald (Vice President), Todd D Summers (Director), Douglas J Summers (President) and Susan L Conrado (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Summers Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.