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The Summer Rest Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, so interested nonprofits are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $475K across 39 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
WINSTONSALEM, NC
$627.9K
16%
PORT CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH
WILMINGTON, NC
$315K
8%
Raleigh Rescue Mission
Raleigh, NC
$275K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SUMMER REST FOUNDATION?
No. SUMMER REST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SUMMER REST FOUNDATION give?
SUMMER REST FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Missouri, and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SUMMER REST FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SUMMER REST FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SUMMER REST FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SUMMER REST FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $475 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SUMMER REST FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SUMMER REST FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY, PORT CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, and Raleigh Rescue Mission. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SUMMER REST FOUNDATION?
SUMMER REST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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