Summer Rest Foundation
Invitation OnlyRaleigh, North Carolina · EIN 56-6534008 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$475K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$10.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $33,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Rescue Mission | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | General support | $75,000 |
| Wrightsville United Methodist Church | Wrightsville Beach, NC | Charitable | $55,600 |
| National Christian Foundation | Raleigh, NC | The danny lotz scholarship fund | $40,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Raleigh, NC | General support | $33,000 |
| Institute for Faith and Family | Raleigh, NC | General support | $30,000 |
| Port City Community Church | Wilmington, NC | General support | $30,000 |
| Hope International | Lancaster, PA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Wmm post-residency program | $20,000 |
| Foundation of Hope | Raleigh, NC | General support | $10,363 |
| Cli Prison Alliance | Raleigh, NC | Religious | $10,000 |
| Hospitality House of Northwest | Boone, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Wbs Foundation | Wrightsville Beach, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Baptist State Convention of Nc | Cary, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Cape Fear | Wilmington, NC | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $474,963 | 16 |
| 2023 | $570,556 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349100733
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6534008
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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