The Summer Isle Foundation
Historical FunderWoburn, Massachusetts · EIN 81-3882939 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$650K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$41.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150,000 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | STEVEN W BARNES |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2177, WOBURN MA 01888 |
| Phone | 8572552110 |
| Form and materials | "WRITTEN REQUEST" |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS |
| Restrictions | NO LIMITATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Academy | Groton, MA | To promote its charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Boston, MA | To promote its charitable purpose | $150,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $650,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $600,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349107322
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3882939
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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