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Sommers Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SANIBEL, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Arthur J Sommers. It holds total assets of $6.3M. Annual income is reported at $4.1M. Total assets have grown from $1.5M in 2011 to $4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida. According to available records, Sommers Family Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $437K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $165K in 2021 to $272K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $65K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Alabama, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sommers Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NJ, PA, AL.
Sommers Family Foundation has distributed a total of $437K across 26 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $65K.
Sommers Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sommers Family Foundation is headquartered in SANIBEL, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Baker | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Arthur J Sommers | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kristen Marie Baker | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Trisha Lee Baker | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$270K
Total Assets
$4M
Fair Market Value
$5.2M
Net Worth
$4M
Grants Paid
$246K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$66K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$437K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Hebron FundDONATION | Halifax, PA | $65K | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Of Tillmans CoDONATION | Mobile, AL | $40K | 2022 |
| Cross Point Baptist ChurchDONATION | Farmingdale, NJ | $30K | 2022 |
| Rio Grande Bible MinistriesDONATION | Edinburg, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Fellowship Deaconry MinistriesDONATION | Liberty Corner, NJ | $21K | 2022 |
| Hope Albanian ChurchDONATION | Garfield, NJ | $17K | 2022 |
| Young LifeDONATION | Colorado Springs, CO | $15K | 2022 |
| Fort Myers Rescue MissionDONATION | Fort Myers, FL | $15K | 2022 |
| Aslan IncDONATION | Red Bank, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Prison FellowshipDONATION | Merrifield, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| Plays On Word IncDONATION | Brick, NJ | $8K | 2022 |
| Partners In MissionDONATION | Calera, AL | $6K | 2022 |
| Deep Rivers ChurchDONATION | Hummelstown, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Step Of Faith MinistryDONATION | Brick, NJ | $3K | 2022 |
| Susquehanna ConferenceDONATION | Mechanicsburg, PA | $2K | 2022 |
| True Life ChurchDONATION | Brick, NJ | $10K | 2021 |
| Main Street Alliance ChurchDONATION | Manahawkin, NJ | $5K | 2021 |
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