THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION
THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION
THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Summerlee Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can utilize warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the foundation paid out a total of $2.3 million across 430 grantees.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SOUTHERN PLAINS LAND TRUST INC
Lamar, CO
$400K
3%
The Texas State Historical Association
Austin, TX
$342.5K
2%
DOWNTOWN DALLAS PARKS CONSERVANCY
Dallas, TX
$300K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
195
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION?
No. THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION give?
THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and Colorado. 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 THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION awarded about 200 grants, totaling nearly $2.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 430 grantees. Recent grantees include SOUTHERN PLAINS LAND TRUST INC, The Texas State Historical Association, and DOWNTOWN DALLAS PARKS CONSERVANCY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION?
THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.