Summers Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrentwood, Tennessee · EIN 46-1316531 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$104K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
54% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightstone | Phoenix, AZ | Contribution | $34,000 |
| Trail Life USA | Belton, SC | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Friendslife Community | Nashville, TN | Contribution | $12,500 |
| Backlight Productions | Brentwood, TN | Contribution | $7,000 |
| National Parents Organization | Newton, MA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| On the Avenue Foundation of Tn | Nashville, TN | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Nashville Dolphins | Nashville, TN | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Grace Resources | Brentwood, TN | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Operation Freedom | Alpharetta, GA | Contribution | $1,500 |
| East West Ministries | Plano, TX | Contribution | $1,400 |
| Frontiers | Phoenix, AZ | Contribution | $1,400 |
| International Students Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | Contribution | $1,400 |
| Young Life Capernaum | Nashville, TN | Contribution | $1,200 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Mybagmystory | Brentwood, TN | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Nra Foundation | Fairfax, VA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Project Veritas | Mamaroneck, NY | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | Scottsdale, AZ | Contribution | $750 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights in Education | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution | $750 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Contribution | $750 |
| Nashville Humane Society | Nashville, TN | Contribution | $532 |
| Currey Ingram Academy | Brentwood, TN | Contribution | $500 |
| Ft Campbell Fisher House | Fort Campbell, KY | Contribution | $500 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Contribution | $500 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, TN | Contribution | $500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Nashville, TN | Contribution | $500 |
| Tennessee Baptist Childrens Home | Brentwood, TN | Contribution | $500 |
| Wounded Warriors | Jacksonville, FL | Contribution | $500 |
| Dallas Seminary | Dallas, TX | Contribution | $250 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | Contribution | $250 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, TN | Contribution | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104,432 | 33 |
| 2024 | $93,900 | 32 |
| 2023 | $91,100 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601699349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1316531
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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