H Meade Summers Jr Foundation
H Meade Summers Jr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $157K. Net investment income was $323K.
H Meade Summers Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: H Meade Summers Jr Foundation gave $157K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,149
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,383
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,021
- Total assets
- $7,564,123
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who H Meade Summers Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 1- Mary Institute Country Day ($82K). Together the top 3 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How H Meade Summers Jr Foundation gives
- Giving grew 142% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2021) to $347K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1- Mary Institute Country Day St. Louis, MO | Restricted | $82,128 |
| 3- Eugene Field House Museum St. Louis, MO | Restricted - Renvations Ofhistpric House | $60,021 |
| 2- St Peter's Episcopal Church St Louis MO, MO | Restricted | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,564,123 | $367,865 | $260,484 | $157,149 | 3 | — | $323,443 | — |
| 2023 | $7,456,742 | $972,846 | $286,053 | $197,000 | 3 | — | $291,101 | — |
| 2022 | $6,769,949 | $6,085,442 | $381,619 | $346,816 | 3 | $346,816 | $113,608 | — |
| 2021 | $1,066,126 | $78,520 | $68,360 | $65,000 | 1 | — | $78,739 | — |
| 2020 | $1,050,488 | $64,419 | $104,811 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $63,167 | $48,093 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
H Meade Summers Jr Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie B. Wolfarth
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$20K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Brick P. Storts
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$20K (2023) → $20K (2024)
H. Meade Summers III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$20K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: H. Meade Summers Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Bonnie B Wolfarth 72121 (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about H Meade Summers Jr Foundation
How much does H Meade Summers Jr Foundation give each year?
H Meade Summers Jr Foundation gave $157K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $197K across 3 grants.
What is H Meade Summers Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
H Meade Summers Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $60,021, and its average grant was $52,383, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does H Meade Summers Jr Foundation give grants?
H Meade Summers Jr Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does H Meade Summers Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on H Meade Summers Jr Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is H Meade Summers Jr Foundation?
H Meade Summers Jr Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $368K.
What is H Meade Summers Jr Foundation's EIN?
H Meade Summers Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6870294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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