The Summerlee Foundation
Accepts applications
The Summerlee Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 195 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants195
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$83.7 million
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.9 million the year before.
96% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.7 million | 190 | $76.4 million |
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 188 | $80.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 195 | $83.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Summerlee Foundation 5556 Caruth Haven Lane, Dallas, TX 75225 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 363-9000 |
| What to submit | See https://summerlee.org/how-to-appy/ for more details. |
| Deadlines | June; september; january; may |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes grants for two specific purposes: (1) to alleviate fear, pain and suffering of animals and to promote animal protection and the prevention of cruelty to animals, and (2)to research, promote and document all facets of Texas history.for more information go to www.summerlee.org. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Summerlee Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 37 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $60,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 95 | $1.1 million |
| California | 15 | $255,500 |
| Maryland | 5 | $90,000 |
| Washington | 8 | $73,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $61,000 |
| New York | 5 | $49,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $45,830 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $40,000 |
| Missouri | 5 | $35,500 |
| Utah | 2 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Texas Historical Com | General support | $55,000 |
| Museum of the Big Bend | General support | $55,000 |
| University of North Texas Foundatio | General support | $35,000 |
| Animal Protection New Mexico | General support | $30,000 |
| C 60 Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Faunalytics | General support | $30,000 |
| Global Federation of Animal Sanctua | General support | $30,000 |
| International Marine Mammal Project | General support | $30,000 |
| Museum of South Texas History | General support | $30,000 |
| Project Coyote | General support | $30,000 |
| Texas Plains Trail Region | General support | $30,000 |
| Texas State Historical Association | General support | $30,000 |
| The Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundatio | General support | $30,000 |
| Animal Place | General support | $25,000 |
| Center for A Humane Economy | General support | $25,000 |
| Endangered Species Protection Agenc | General support | $25,000 |
| Preservation Austin | General support | $25,000 |
| United Spay Alliance | General support | $25,000 |
| Univerity of Texas at Austin School | General support | $25,000 |
| Whale Sanctuary Project | General support | $25,000 |
| Wildfuturesearth Island Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| Animal Balance | General support | $24,000 |
| Wittle Museum | General support | $23,000 |
| Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest | General support | $22,500 |
| American Wild Horse Conservation | General support | $20,000 |
| Animal Justice | General support | $20,000 |
| Bryan Museum | General support | $20,000 |
| Companion Animal Protection Society | General support | $20,000 |
| Humane Canada | General support | $20,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Raincoast Conservation Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Second Chance Wildlife Rescue | General support | $20,000 |
| Sugarloaf Pictures LLC | General support | $20,000 |
| Urban Cat League | General support | $20,000 |
| Wellbeing International Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Animals Society Institute | General support | $15,000 |
| Chinati Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Compassion Without Borders | General support | $15,000 |
| El Paso Community Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Fin and Fur Films Production | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Crain
- Gary N Smith
- Mary Volcansek PHD
- Joan Casey
- Hon David D Jackson
- Jim Burseth PHD
- Melanie K Anderson
- Ron Tyler PHD
- Kimberly F Williams
Questions people ask
Does The Summerlee Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June; september; january; may.
How much does The Summerlee Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 195 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Summerlee Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John W Crain (Chairman), Gary N Smith (President), Mary Volcansek PHD (Vice Chair) and Joan Casey (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Summerlee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, arts and culture and environment and conservation.