Summer Rest Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Summer Rest Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $474,963 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$474,963
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $570,556 the year before.
56% 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 | $570,556 | 15 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $474,963 | 16 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
Summer Rest Foundation 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 Rest Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | $438,963 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Rescue Mission | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County | General support | $75,000 |
| Wrightsville United Methodist Church | Charitable | $55,600 |
| National Christian Foundation | The danny lotz scholarship fund | $40,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General support | $33,000 |
| Institute for Faith and Family | General support | $30,000 |
| Port City Community Church | General support | $30,000 |
| Hope International | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Wmm post-residency program | $20,000 |
| Foundation of Hope | General support | $10,363 |
| Cli Prison Alliance | Religious | $10,000 |
| Hospitality House of Northwest | General support | $10,000 |
| WBS Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Baptist State Convention of NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Cape Fear | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sue M Turner
- Jay G Loftin Jr
- Tish Turner
- Todd Turner
- George Turner
Questions people ask
Does Summer Rest Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Summer Rest Foundation give?
$474,963 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Summer Rest Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sue M Turner (Board Chair), Jay G Loftin Jr (Trustee), Tish Turner (Executive Director) and Todd Turner (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Summer Rest Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.