Summer Star Foundation for Nature Art and Humanity Inc
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3504566 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,125.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SHALIN LIU |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O CAPTRUST ONE LIBERTY SQUARE, 13TH FL, BOSTON MA 02109 |
| Phone | 6174882700 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION SHOULD CLEARLY EXPLAIN HOW THE FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE WILL BE FURTHERED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Middle School | Lowell, MA | Unrestricted | $42,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | North Grafton, MA | Cummings school of vet med | $22,500 |
| City of Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | Parks and recreation | $4,860 |
| Greater Boston Chinese Alliance Church (Gbcca) | West Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $3,125 |
| Lucile Packand Foundation for Children's Health | Palo Alto, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Rockport Art Assn and Museum | Rockport, MA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Rockport Music | Rockport, MA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Falmouth, MA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| New England Chinese Youth Summer Camp (Necysc) | West Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $1,320 |
| Student Conservation Association | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Trustess of Reservations | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Sierra Club | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $75 |
| Sudbury Valley Trustees | Sudbury, MA | Unrestricted | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,630 | 13 |
| 2023 | $119,289 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503199349100825
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3504566
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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