The Sumners Foundation
Irving, Texas · EIN 752734032 · Private foundation
The Sumners Foundation is a private foundation based in Irving, Texas. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.5M in grants paid and $68.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 298 individual grants from this funder — $17.3M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Sumners Foundation funds
The Sumners Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, community improvement, education, higher education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarships Given EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Irving, TX | $856K | 2024 |
| Law Focused Educstate Bar of Texas TEXAS CITIZEN BEE AND WHAT UNITES PROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $727K | 2020 |
| Law Focused Educstate Bar of Texas TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION | Dallas, TX | $666K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Sumners Foundation
The Sumners Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at sumnersfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Sumners Foundation
- Does The Sumners Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Sumners Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Sumners Foundation fund?
- The Sumners Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Scholarships Given, Law Focused Educstate Bar of Texas. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Sumners Foundation give in grants?
- The Sumners Foundation reported $2.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.3M over 298 grants.
- Where is The Sumners Foundation located?
- The Sumners Foundation is based in Irving, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 752734032.
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