Funder directory → Texas → THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION
Private foundation · DALLAS, TX · EIN 752252355THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$5,000–$25,000
median $10,000
Giving (latest FY)
$2,278,865
195 grants · FY2025
Assets
$83,710,533
gives nationally
Application form & materials: SEE HTTPS://SUMMERLEE.ORG/HOW-TO-APPY/ FOR MORE DETAILS.
Deadlines: JUNE; SEPTEMBER; JANUARY; MAY
Restrictions: THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS FOR TWO SPECIFIC PURPOSES: (1) TO ALLEVIATE FEAR, PAIN AND SUFFERING OF ANIMALS AND TO PROMOTE ANIMAL PROTECTION AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, AND (2)TO RESEARCH, PROMOTE AND DOCUMENT ALL FACETS OF TEXAS HISTORY.FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.SUMMERLEE.ORG.
Contact: SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION · 5556 CARUTH HAVEN LANE, DALLAS, TX, 75225 · 2143639000
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COM · AUSTIN, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,000 |
| MUSEUM OF THE BIG BEND · ALPINE, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS FOUNDATIO · DENTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| ANIMAL PROTECTION NEW MEXICO · ALBUQUERQUE, NM | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| C 60 INC · HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| FAUNALYTICS · SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| GLOBAL FEDERATION OF ANIMAL SANCTUA · PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| PHILANTHROPY SOUTHWEST · DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,535 |
| TEXAS STATE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION · AUSTIN, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.