The Summersault Foundation
The Summersault Foundation is a private foundation based in Neptune, New Jersey. Its 2025 grants supported schools, educational organizations, community programs, and nonprofits working in areas including conservation, mental health, disability services, and poverty relief.
The Summersault Foundation at a glance
In short: The Summersault Foundation gave $202K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $201,695
- +89.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +207.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,691
- -38.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $235,082
- -12.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Summersault Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants must provide documentation showing they are qualified 501(c)(3) organizations and submit written reports demonstrating how the grant was used. Awards are restricted to tax-exempt public charities.
- Contact
Application contact: The Summersault Foundation - Attn D
Mailing address: 3600 Route 66 Suite 150, Neptune, NJ 07753
Phone: (732) 508-5034
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Summersault Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Haddonfield Friends School ($59K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 89 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 7% to Pennsylvania, 3% to New York, and 2% each to Florida and Maryland. The listed 2025 grants also include recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Summersault Foundation gives
- 14% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 558% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $202K (2025). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haddonfield Friends School Haddonfield, NJ | 500 shares of agnico eagle mines valued at $59,195 was transferred to haddonfield friends school on 4/14/25 for general support. The cost basis of the shares contributed was $27,309.60. | $59,195 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Asbury Park, NJ | General Support | $25,000 |
| Haddon Township Education Foundation Haddon Township, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Collingswood Civic Collective Inc Collingswood, NJ | To Support the Meditation Gardens Program | $10,000 |
| Haddon Township High School Westmont, NJ | To Fund Senior Class Trip | $10,000 |
| Unity Church Mt Laurel, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Delaware Riverkeeper Network Bristol, PA | General Support | $5,500 |
| Carmel Connection Foundation Bay Head, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Fast St Johns, FL | To Support the Swim Program | $5,000 |
| For All Seasons Easton, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $235,082 | $156,053 | $207,653 | $201,695 | 43 | $207,346 | $155,246 | $12,208 |
| 2024 | $269,132 | $57,889 | $100,220 | $106,400 | 14 | $99,520 | $28,189 | $13,143 |
| 2023 | $311,463 | $15,069 | $32,842 | $30,050 | 10 | $32,112 | $10,839 | $10,643 |
| 2022 | $329,236 | $-1,085 | $34,346 | $30,645 | 11 | $33,614 | $4,146 | $11,643 |
| 2021 | $364,667 | $39,097 | $30,226 | $26,435 | 11 | $29,692 | $28,563 | $14,031 |
| 2020 | $355,796 | $45,518 | $72,463 | $69,114 | 18 | — | $20,080 | $15,990 |
| 2019 | $382,741 | $-14,022 | $63,011 | $60,051 | 13 | — | $475 | $17,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Summersault Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Delaware Riverkeeper Network describes its work as championing communities’ rights to a clean, healthy, free-flowing Delaware River and tributaries. For All Seasons says it provides therapy, advocacy, education, and psychiatric care in a safe environment. Family Resource Associates describes its mission as helping people with disabilities and their families through lifelong skills and support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $201,695 through 43 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $59,195, with a median of $2,000. Giving totaled $106,400 across 14 grants in 2024 and $30,050 across 10 grants in 2023.
The largest 2025 grant was $59,195 to Haddonfield Friends School, including a transfer of 500 shares of Agnico Eagle Mines for general support. Other notable grants included $25,000 to an individual recipient School for general support; $10,000 each to Haddon Township Education Foundation for general support, Collingswood Civic Collective for its Meditation Gardens program, Haddon Township High School for a senior class trip, and Unity Church for general support. The foundation also gave $5,500 to Delaware Riverkeeper Network for general support and $5,000 each to Carmel Connection Foundation, FAST, For All Seasons, New Conductors Orchestra, and Free Haven Institute for Science & Agriculture.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michel Marks as president, Deborah Lodato as treasurer, Steven Treson as secretary, and Kathy Collins and Amie Taylor as directors.
The Summersault Foundation is led by Michel Marks, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michel Marks
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Amie Taylor
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kathy Collins
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Deborah Lodato
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steven Treson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christopher Marks (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Summersault Foundation
How much does The Summersault Foundation give each year?
The Summersault Foundation gave $202K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $106K across 14 grants.
What is The Summersault Foundation's typical grant size?
The Summersault Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,691, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Summersault Foundation give grants?
The Summersault Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Haddon Township, NJ (4 grants), Philadelphia, PA (4 grants), Red Bank, NJ (4 grants) and Camden, NJ (4 grants).
Does The Summersault Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of The Summersault Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Summersault Foundation's largest grantees?
The Summersault Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Haddonfield Friends School ($59,195), Our Lady of Mount Carmel School ($25,000) and Haddon Township Education Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Summersault Foundation?
The Summersault Foundation reported $235K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $207K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Summersault Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Delaware Riverkeeper Network describes its work as championing communities’ rights to a clean, healthy, free-flowing Delaware River and tributaries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Summersault Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Summersault Foundation's EIN?
The Summersault Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8989115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 18, 2024)
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