The Sumner Scholarship Endowment Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3899466 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$160K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$13,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,548 and $20,000.
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
80% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proctor Academy | Andover, NH | Marion hatt scholarship | $30,000 |
| Byerschool Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Educational support | $25,000 |
| The Island Institute | Rockland, ME | Educational support | $20,000 |
| Words Without Borders | Brooklyn, NY | Educational support | $15,000 |
| Island Readers & Writers | Southwest Harbor, ME | Educational support | $13,500 |
| Northeast Harbor Library | Northeast Harbor, ME | Scholarship program and book fund | $13,000 |
| Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture | New York, NY | Educational support | $13,000 |
| University of Maine Foundation | Orono, ME | Educational support | $10,548 |
| The Neighborhood House | Northeast Harbor, ME | Educational support | $10,000 |
| The Springboard School at Lubavitch on the Palisades | Tenafly, NJ | Educational support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,048 | 10 |
| 2023 | $190,453 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600639349100520
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3899466
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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