Summers Foundation Inc
Summers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rochester, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in 2025, it reported 34 grants totaling $332,725.
Summers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Summers Foundation Inc gave $333K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $332,725
- +499.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +325.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,786
- +41.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,397,638
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Summers Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1001 Lexington Avenue, Rochester, NY 14606
Phone: (585) 546-6830
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Summers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Lady of Mercy ($96K). Together the top 10 received $249K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 97 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to Florida, and 1% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
How Summers Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 377% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2024) to $419K (2020). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $333K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mercy Rochester, NY | General Fund Contribution | $96,225 |
| Friends of Canandaigua Lake Inc Pittsford, NY | General Fund Contribution | $25,000 |
| Palmer Contextual Solutions LLC Webster, NY | General Fund Contribution | $20,000 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation Rochester, NY | General Fund Contribution | $20,000 |
| Shriners Children's Webster, NY | General Fund Contribution | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | General Fund Contribution | $20,000 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation Rochester, NY | General Fund Contribution | $14,000 |
| Vertus High School Rochester, NY | General Fund Contribution | $12,500 |
| The Norman Howard School Rochester, NY | General Fund Contribution | $11,000 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | General Fund Contribution | $10,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,397,638 | $191,017 | $421,931 | $332,725 | 34 | $332,725 | $83,023 | $88,348 |
| 2024 | $1,662,169 | $115,310 | $151,670 | $55,500 | 8 | $55,500 | — | $92,641 |
| 2023 | $1,742,835 | $212,033 | $188,761 | $85,529 | 13 | $85,529 | — | $85,430 |
| 2022 | $1,871,368 | $401,870 | $542,588 | $349,740 | 23 | $349,740 | — | $84,808 |
| 2021 | $2,005,263 | $141,159 | $446,606 | $329,401 | 19 | $329,401 | $36,302 | $110,852 |
| 2020 | $2,325,294 | $148,442 | $561,405 | $419,465 | 22 | — | $21,255 | $124,368 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Summers Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, the Norman Howard School says it supports the academic growth of students with learning needs, while Monroe Community College Foundation says it seeks philanthropic investment to advance academic achievement and the college’s mission. Rochester Regional Health Foundation says it provides funds for the benefit of Rochester Regional Health and its affiliates. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $332,725. Grants ranged from $100 to $96,225, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $96,225 to Our Lady of Mercy, $25,000 to Friends of Canandaigua Lake Inc, and $20,000 each to Palmer Contextual Solutions LLC, Rochester Regional Health Foundation, Shriners Children’s, and Wounded Warrior Project. The listed grant purposes were “general fund contribution.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kenneth A Marvald as vice president; Todd D Summers and Susan L Conrado as directors; Douglas J Summers as president; and Michael S Weed as secretary and treasurer.
Summers Foundation Inc is led by Douglas J. Summers, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas J. Summers
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan L. Conrado
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd D. Summers
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth A. Marvald
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael S. Weed
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John M. Summers (2020–2023) — President & Treasurer
- Former: Sandra Parker (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Summers Foundation Inc
How much does Summers Foundation Inc give each year?
Summers Foundation Inc gave $333K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 8 grants.
What is Summers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Summers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,786, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Summers Foundation Inc give grants?
Summers Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (20 grants), Webster, NY (3 grants), Canandaigua, NY (3 grants) and Pittsford, NY (2 grants).
Does Summers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Summers Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Summers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Summers Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Our Lady of Mercy ($96,225), Friends of Canandaigua Lake Inc ($25,000) and Palmer Contextual Solutions LLC ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Summers Foundation Inc?
Summers Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $333K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Summers Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Summers Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Summers Foundation Inc's EIN?
Summers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5097430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Summers Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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