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Summer Hill Foundation
Madison, CT · EIN 261344446 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$18.2M
Total Giving
$3.6M
Grants on File
41
Average Grant
$87K
Giving Radius
Where Summer Hill Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
The Foundation intends to focus its activities on giving grants to land trusts and other organizations dedicated to protecting the environment, especially in ecologically sensitive areas. The Foundation will support charitable organizations that help preserve land in its natural state, re-introduce native plants to areas where they have been removed, and preserve historically significant buildings associated with open space. The Foundation will also support charitable and educational institutions that provide environmentally-related education. The Foundation may also make distributions to local governments or governmental agencies for the preservation of historically significant buildings. Recipient organizations will be required to fill out an application form for the approval process.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
N/a
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $20K | 2020 |
| Madison, CT | $45K | 2020 |
| Forest City Twp, ME | $100K | 2020 |
| Old Mystic, CT | $75K | 2020 |
| Littleton, MA | $200K | 2020 |
| San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| Oquossoc, ME | $40K | 2020 |
| Pomfret Center, CT | $150K | 2020 |
| North Guilford, CT | $30K | 2020 |
| Montpelier, VT | $30K | 2021 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| Blue Hill, ME | $100K | 2021 |
| Madison, CT | $100K | 2021 |
| Montpelier, VT | $140K | 2021 |
| New Haven, CT | $100K | 2021 |
| Rangley, ME | $200K | 2021 |
| New Paltz, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2021 |
| Old Mystic, CT | $32K | 2021 |
| Manchester, CT | $100K | 2021 |
| South Glastonbury, CT | $30K | 2023 |
| North Guilford, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Pomfret Center, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Rangley, ME | $200K | 2023 |
| San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
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Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17.1M | $776K | $1.0M | $751K |
| 2022 | $15.6M | $815K | $911K | $1.3M |
| 2021 | $20.5M | $937K | $1.9M | $1.1M |
| 2020 | $18.7M | $808K | $364K | $849K |
| 2019 | $17.0M | $788K | $770K | $955K |
| 2015 | $14.3M | $728K | $902K | $828K |
| 2014 | $15.1M | $722K | $1.1M | $798K |
| 2013 | $14.9M | $676K | $1.1M | $575K |
| 2012 | $13.4M | $561K | $3.1M | $552K |
| 2011 | $10.0M | $510K | $220K | $529K |
Section VII
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