Michael and Pearl Summerfield
Michael and Pearl Summerfield is a private foundation, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $100K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $7K.
Michael and Pearl Summerfield at a glance
In short: Michael and Pearl Summerfield gave $7K across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $812.5), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $6,500
- +8.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $813
- +8.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $99,877
- -4.1% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Texas (54% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Michael and Pearl Summerfield funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Dr Marnie Rose Foundation ($1K). Together the top 8 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael and Pearl Summerfield gives
- In 2021 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $7K (2021). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Marnie Rose Foundation Houston, TX | Gen'l Uses & Purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Houston Houston, TX | Gen'l Uses & Purposes | $1,000 |
| Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Beachwood, OH | Gen'l Uses & Purposes | $1,000 |
| Seven Acres Houston, TX | Gen'l Uses & Purposes | $1,000 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Beachwood, OH | Gen'l Uses & Purposes | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Museum of Houston Houston, TX | Gen'l Uses & Purposes | $500 |
| The Forever Children's Home Cleveland, OH | Gen'l Uses & Purposes | $500 |
| American Friends Magen David Adon New York, NY | Gen'l Uses & Purposes | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $99,877 | $6,906 | $9,616 | $6,500 | 8 | $6,500 | $6,906 | $5,062 |
| 2020 | $104,116 | $8,314 | $8,775 | $6,000 | 8 | — | $5,895 | $4,734 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael and Pearl Summerfield reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael and Pearl Summerfield's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Karen Shoss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2021)
Irwin J. Dinn Trustee
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
0.3 hrs/week
$750 (2021)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Irwin J. Dinn (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $1K, to Karen Shoss (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Michael and Pearl Summerfield
How much does Michael and Pearl Summerfield give each year?
Michael and Pearl Summerfield gave $7K across 8 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $6K across 8 grants.
What is Michael and Pearl Summerfield's typical grant size?
Michael and Pearl Summerfield's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $813, across 8 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael and Pearl Summerfield give grants?
Michael and Pearl Summerfield gives mostly in Texas: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (38%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants) and Beachwood, OH (2 grants).
Does Michael and Pearl Summerfield give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Michael and Pearl Summerfield's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gen'l Uses & Purposes" (8 grants).
Who are Michael and Pearl Summerfield's largest grantees?
Michael and Pearl Summerfield's largest 2021 grantees include Dr Marnie Rose Foundation ($1,000), Jewish Federation of Houston ($1,000) and Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple ($1,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Michael and Pearl Summerfield?
Michael and Pearl Summerfield reported $100K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Michael and Pearl Summerfield's EIN?
Michael and Pearl Summerfield's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-7119869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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