Summer Fund
Summer Fund is a private foundation based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, established in 1966. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and functions as a family foundation with a volunteer leadership team.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$348K
+1.2% YoY
Grant Count
38
-5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+6.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Summer Fund gives primarily to private schools, minority organizations, and religious organizations. The foundation's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
Summer Fund awarded $343,310 in total giving in 2023. The foundation made 40 grants in 2024, with typical award amounts ranging from $100 to $234,746. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Summer Fund supports a wide range of cities and states across the United States, including Billings, Bozeman, Honolulu, and Washington. The foundation operates in multiple states including Minnesota, Montana, Hawaii, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $1,582,951 (as of 2023)
Annual Revenue: $267,021 (2023)
Annual Expenses: $360,903 (2023)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2023)
Total Giving: $343,310 (2023)
The foundation's expense ratio is 135.2% of total revenue spent on programs.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community of Saints Regional Catholic School ($50,000), Union Gospel Mission ($50,000), Church of the Assumption ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DREAM OF WILD HEALTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| AIN DAH YUNG CENTER ST PAUL, MN | ANNUAL POWWOW | $15,000 |
| COUNTERPOINT LIVINGTSTON, MT | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| CHANNEL ONE REGIONAL FOOD BANK ROCHESTER, MN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| FRIENDS SCHOOL OF MINNESOTA ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| HMONG AMERICAN FARMERS ASSOCIATION WEST ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| VISITATION MONASTERY MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| SAINT PAUL URBAN TENNIS ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| FRIENDS OF EAST AFRICA ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The leadership team consists of:
- Harry G. McNeely Jr. – President
- Mary Trina McNeely – Secretary
- Nick McNeely – Vice President and Treasurer
All leadership team members serve on a voluntary basis and receive no compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARRY G MCNEELY JR | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARY TRINA MCNEELY | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| NICK MCNEELY | VP AND TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 444 Pine Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101-2453
Telephone: 651-228-4500
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Summer Fund fund?
Summer Fund gives primarily to private schools, minority organizations, and religious organizations. The foundation's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
How do I apply for a grant from Summer Fund?
Summer Fund awarded $343,310 in total giving in 2023. The foundation made 40 grants in 2024, with typical award amounts ranging from $100 to $234,746. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Where does Summer Fund make grants?
Summer Fund supports a wide range of cities and states across the United States, including Billings, Bozeman, Honolulu, and Washington. The foundation operates in multiple states including Minnesota, Montana, Hawaii, New York, and the District of Columbia.
What size grants does Summer Fund award?
In 2024, Summer Fund awarded 38 grants totaling $348K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Summer Fund's EIN?
Summer Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6054048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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