THE SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION
https://WWW.SUMMERLEE.ORG
$80.6M
Total Assets (2024)
$2.8M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$8.5M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
544
Grants on File
$16K
Avg Grant Size
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
SUMMERLEE FOUNDATION - PROGRAM DIRE
Phone
2143639000
Deadlines
JUNE; SEPTEMBER; JANUARY; MAY SEE WWW.SUMMERLEE.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION
How to Apply
SEE HTTPS://SUMMERLEE.ORG/HOW-TO-APPLY/ FOR MORE DETAILS.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS FOR TWO SPECIFIC PURPOSES: (1) TO ALLEVIATE FEAR, PAIN AND SUFFERING OF ANIMALS AND TO PROMOTE ANIMAL PROTECTION AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, AND (2) TO RESEARCH, PROMOTE AND DOCUMENT ALL FACETS OF TEXAS HISTORY. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.SUMMERLEE.ORG.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | N/A | $80.3M | $3.5M | N/A |
| 2022 | $2.8M | $74.2M | $6.1M | 166 |
| 2023 | $2.7M | $76.4M | $3.6M | 190 |
| 2024 | $2.9M | $80.6M | $5.1M | 188 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 544 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$16K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$195K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| GARY N SMITH | PRESIDENT/TX HISTORY PROGRAM DIRECTOR | $204K |
| GARY SMITH | PRESIDENT/PROGRAM DIRECTOR | $162K |
| MELANIE ANDERSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR-ANIMAL PR | $149K |
| JOHN W CRAIN | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | — |
| MARY VOLCANSEK PHD | VICE CHAIR | — |
| JOAN CASEY | SECRETARY | — |
| HON DAVID D JACKSON | FOUNDING DIRECTOR/ASST. SECRETARY | — |
| JIM BRUSETH PHD | TREASURER | — |
| MELANIE K ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| RON TYLER PHD | DIRECTOR | — |
| KIMBERLY F WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOHN CRAIN | DIRECTOR/CHAIR OF THE BOAR | — |
| DAVID JACKSON | FOUNDING DIRECTOR/ASSISTAN | — |
| RON TYLER | DIRECTOR | — |
| JAMES BRUSETH | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | — |
| MARY VOLCANSEK | DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR | — |
Grants Awarded (544 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMM | AUSTIN, TX | $195,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| THE SHUMLA SCHOOL INC | COMSTOCK, TX | $150,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| PARKS FOR DOWNTOWN DALLAS | DALLAS, TX | $150,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| PARKS FOR DOWNTOWN DALLAS | DALLAS, TX | $150,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| SOUTHERN PLAINS LAND TRUST INCORPORATED | LAMAR, CO | $150,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| FAIR PARK FIRST | DALLAS, TX | $125,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| FAIR PARK FIRST | DALLAS, TX | $125,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| TEXAS STATE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | AUSTIN, TX | $115,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| TEXAS STATE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | AUSTIN, TX | $112,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| GREATER GOOD CHARITIES | SEATTLE, WA | $110,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| GREATER GOOD CHARITIES | SEATTLE, WA | $107,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| WASHINGTON ON THE BRAZOS HISTORICAL | WASHINGTON, TX | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| PANHANDLE PLAINS ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| WASHINGTON ON THE BRAZOS HISTORICAL | WASHINGTON, TX | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| REMEMBER THE ALAMO FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY | DALLAS, TX | $85,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| SOUTHERN PLAINS LAND TRUST INCORPORATED | LAMAR, CO | $75,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE | BERKELEY, CA | $70,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| TEXAS STATE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | AUSTIN, TX | $62,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| THE TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY COMMERCE FOUNDATION | COMMERCE, TX | $60,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| CENTER FOR A HUMANE ECONOMY | BETHESDA, MD | $60,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC | LUBBOCK, TX | $60,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| TEXAS ARCHIVE OF THE MOVING IMAGE | AUSTIN, TX | $60,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| SAVE THE DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS US | BROOKLYN, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |