The Summerlee Foundation
Dallas, Texas · EIN 752252355 · Private foundation
The Summerlee Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2025) reports $2.3M in grants paid and $85.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 736 individual grants from this funder — $10.7M awarded across 2022–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Summerlee Foundation funds
The Summerlee Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), higher education, libraries & literacy.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Texas Historical Comm GENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $195K | 2022 |
| Southern Plains Land Trust Incorporated GENERAL SUPPORT | Lamar, CO | $150K | 2022 |
| Parks for Downtown Dallas GENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $150K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Summerlee Foundation
From The Summerlee Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at summerlee.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Summerlee Foundation
- Does The Summerlee Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Summerlee Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Summerlee Foundation fund?
- The Summerlee Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Friends of the Texas Historical Comm, Southern Plains Land Trust Incorporated, Parks for Downtown Dallas. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Summerlee Foundation give in grants?
- The Summerlee Foundation reported $2.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.7M over 736 grants.
- Where is The Summerlee Foundation located?
- The Summerlee Foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 752252355.
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