THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION
Irving, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
75-2734032
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Irving, TX, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
75-2734032
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Sumners Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is committed to grantmaking in the area of crime prevention and has paid a total of $2.8 million across 76 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to determine their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
1
Crime prevention
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
$1.4M
5%
University of Dallas
$911.1K
3%
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF AUSTIN
$910K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION give?
THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, District Of Columbia, and Oklahoma. 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 SUMNERS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, University of Dallas, and YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF AUSTIN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION’s website.
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