Summers Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-1316531
Foundation Overview
Based in Brentwood, TN, Summers Foundation has awarded 203 grants totaling $779,854 to organizations in Tennessee, Arizona and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $50,000, with a median award of $1,200.
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New Applicant Friendliness
24 of 64 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
48% of grants are awarded in Tennessee, with additional funding distributed across 17 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Tennessee, funding concentrates in Nashville (65%), Brentwood (35%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 33% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (63%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Summers Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Defense Fund | $750 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| American Cancer Society | $500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Backfield In Motion | $2,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Backlight Productions | $3,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Brightstone | $35,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Central Church | $200 | Charlotte, NC, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| East West Ministries | $1,200 | Plano, TX, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Friendslife Community | $7,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Foundation For Individual Rights In Education | $750 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Frontiers | $1,200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Ft Campbell Fisher House | $500 | Fort Campbell, KY, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Grace Resources | $1,500 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | $750 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Institute For Justice | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| International Students Inc | $1,200 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Lipscomb University | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Mission Development | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Mybagmystory | $1,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Nashville Dolphins | $1,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Nashville Humane Society | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| National Parents Organization | $2,500 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Nra Foundation | $750 | Fairfax, VA, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Operation Freedom | $2,400 | Alpharetta, GA, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Project Veritas | $1,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Samaritans Purse | $2,500 | Boone, NC, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Trail Life Usa | $14,000 | Belton, SC, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Turning Point Usa | $1,200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Wounded Warriors | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Young Life Capernaum | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | $750 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| American Cancer Society | $500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Backfield In Motion | $2,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Backlight Productions | $3,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Brightstone | $35,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Central Church | $200 | Charlotte, NC, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| East West Ministries | $1,200 | Plano, TX, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Friendslife Community | $7,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Foundation For Individual Rights In Education | $750 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Frontiers | $1,200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Ft Campbell Fisher House | $500 | Fort Campbell, KY, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Grace Resources | $1,500 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | $750 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Institute For Justice | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| International Students Inc | $1,200 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Lipscomb University | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Mission Development | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Mybagmystory | $1,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Nashville Dolphins | $1,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Nashville Humane Society | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| National Parents Organization | $2,500 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Nra Foundation | $750 | Fairfax, VA, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Operation Freedom | $2,400 | Alpharetta, GA, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Project Veritas | $1,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Samaritans Purse | $2,500 | Boone, NC, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Trail Life Usa | $14,000 | Belton, SC, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Turning Point Usa | $1,200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Wounded Warriors | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Young Life Capernaum | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2024 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | $750 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Belmont University | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Backfield In Motion | $2,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Brentwood Baptist Church Whs | $7,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Brightstone Tcs | $21,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| East West Ministries | $1,200 | Plano, TX, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Friendslife Community | $12,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Frontiers Tcs | $1,200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | $500 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Grace Resources Tcs | $3,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| International Students Inc Tcs | $1,200 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Lipscomb University | $10,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Mission Development | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | $100 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Nashville Dolphins | $1,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Nashville Humane Society | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| National Parents Organization | $2,000 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Nra Foundation | $500 | Fairfax, VA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Project Veritas | $1,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Trail Life Usa | $12,500 | Belton, SC, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Tennessee Baptist Childrens Home | $500 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Turning Point Usa | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | $900 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Wounded Warriors | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Young Life Capernaum | $3,750 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Young Life Tcs | $3,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | $750 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Belmont University | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Backfield In Motion | $2,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Brentwood Baptist Church Whs | $7,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Brightstone Tcs | $21,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| East West Ministries | $1,200 | Plano, TX, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Friendslife Community | $12,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Frontiers Tcs | $1,200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | $500 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Grace Resources Tcs | $3,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| International Students Inc Tcs | $1,200 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Lipscomb University | $10,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Mission Development | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | $100 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Nashville Dolphins | $1,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Nashville Humane Society | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| National Parents Organization | $2,000 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Nra Foundation | $500 | Fairfax, VA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Project Veritas | $1,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Trail Life Usa | $12,500 | Belton, SC, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Tennessee Baptist Childrens Home | $500 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Turning Point Usa | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | $900 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Wounded Warriors | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Young Life Capernaum | $3,750 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Young Life Tcs | $3,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Brentwood Baptist Church Whs | $7,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Brightstone Tcs | $20,520 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| International Students Inc Tcs | $1,200 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Operation Freedom Inc Tcs | $1,200 | Park Forest, IL, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Nashville Dolphins | $2,600 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Young Life Tcs | $2,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Grace Resources Tcs | $1,200 | Brentwood, TN, US | Charitable Gift | 2022 |
| Frontiers Tcs | $1,200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Gift | 2022 |
| Backfield In Motion | $2,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | $500 | Brentwood, TN, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Back Light Productions | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Various Public Charities | $8,600 | Brentwood, TN, US | Charity | 2022 |
| East West Ministries | $6,200 | Plano, TX, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Friendslife Community | $12,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Project Veritas | $1,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Trail Life Usa | $10,000 | Belton, SC, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Turning Point Usa | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| National Parents Organization | $2,000 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Brentwood Baptist Church Whs | $7,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Brightstone Tcs | $20,520 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| International Students Inc Tcs | $1,200 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Operation Freedom Inc Tcs | $1,200 | Park Forest, IL, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Nashville Dolphins | $2,600 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Young Life Tcs | $2,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Grace Resources Tcs | $1,200 | Brentwood, TN, US | Charitable Gift | 2022 |
| Frontiers Tcs | $1,200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Gift | 2022 |
| Backfield In Motion | $2,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | $500 | Brentwood, TN, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Back Light Productions | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity | 2022 |
| Various Public Charities | $8,600 | Brentwood, TN, US | Charity | 2022 |
| East West Ministries | $6,200 | Plano, TX, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Friendslife Community | $12,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Project Veritas | $1,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Trail Life Usa | $10,000 | Belton, SC, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Turning Point Usa | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| National Parents Organization | $2,000 | Newton, MA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Brentwood Baptist Church Whs | $10,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Brightstone Tcs | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| International Students Inc Tcs | $1,227 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Operation Freedom Inc Tcs | $1,200 | Park Forest, IL, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Nashville Dolphins | $3,560 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Young Life Tcs | $3,750 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Friends Life | $3,574 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Grace Resources Tcs | $1,200 | Brentwood, TN, US | Charitable Gift | 2021 |
| Frontiers Tcs | $2,400 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Gift | 2021 |
| Backfield In Motion | $2,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | $1,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Back Light Productions | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity | 2021 |
| Various Public Charities | $8,451 | Brentwood, TN, US | Charity | 2021 |
| East West Ministries | $3,629 | Plano, TX, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Fellowship Bible Church | $1,500 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Friendslife Community | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Project Veritas | $1,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Trail Life Usa | $10,000 | Belton, SC, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Turning Point Usa | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Brentwood Baptist Church Whs | $21,500 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Brightstone Tcs | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| International Students Inc Tcs | $1,200 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Operation Freedom Inc Tcs | $1,200 | Park Forest, IL, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Nashville Dolphins | $3,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Young Life Tcs | $1,400 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Friends Life | $7,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Grace Resources Tcs | $1,200 | Brentwood, TN, US | Charitable Gift | 2020 |
| Frontiers Tcs | $1,200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable Gift | 2020 |
| Backfield In Motion | $1,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Charity | 2020 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | $3,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | Charity | 2020 |
| Back Light Productions | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charity | 2020 |
| Various Public Charities | $8,100 | Brentwood, TN, US | Charity | 2020 |
| Brentwood Baptist Church Whs | $21,500 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Various Public Charities Whs | $5,750 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Mio Frontiers Tcs | $1,200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| International Students Inc Tcs | $1,200 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Operation Freedom Inc Tcs | $1,200 | Park Forest, IL, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Nashville Dolphins | $2,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Young Life | $23,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Various Public Charities Tcs | $6,300 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Best Buddies International | $2,500 | Brentwood, TN, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| East West Ministries | $1,200 | Plano, TX, US | Contribuiton | 2017 |
| Grace Resources | $1,200 | Brentwood, TN, US | Charitable Gift | 2017 |
| Vanderbilt University | $500 | Nashville, TN, US | Charitable Gift | 2017 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Tcs | $2,573 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | To Further Charity'ss Mission | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-1316531 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 5123 VIRGINIA WAY STE B21 Brentwood, TN 37027-7598 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Summers Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Thomas C Summers Jr |
|---|---|
| Trustee | William H Summers |
Forms 990-PF
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