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Summer Hill Foundation is a private trust based in MADISON, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Michael D Johnson. It holds total assets of $18.2M. Annual income is reported at $9.3M. Total assets have grown from $10M in 2011 to $17.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Summer Hill Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $88K. Annual giving has grown from $760K in 2020 to $1.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $200K, with an average award of $86K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, Maine, California, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$75K
Average Grant
$84K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 9 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.
Summer Hill Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, ME, CA.
Summer Hill Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 22 grants. The median grant size is $88K, with an average of $86K. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $200K.
Summer Hill Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (261344446) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Summer Hill Foundation is headquartered in MADISON, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael D Johnson | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$751K
Total Assets
$17.1M
Fair Market Value
$17.1M
Net Worth
$17.1M
Grants Paid
$661K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$960K
Distribution Amount
$776K
Total: $16.5M
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$86K
Median Grant
$88K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dudley FoundationFurtherance of tax exempt activities | North Guilford, CT | $50K | 2022 |
| Madison Historical SocietyFurtherance of tax exempt activities | Madison, CT | $35K | 2022 |
| Rangeley Lakes Heritage TrustFurtherance of tax exempt activities | Rangley, ME | $200K | 2022 |
| Pathfinders IncFurtherance of tax exempt activities | Killingworth, CT | $200K | 2022 |
| Save The Redwoods LeagueFurtherance of tax exempt activities | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Avalonia Land Conservancy IncFurtherance of tax exempt activities | Old Mystic, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy Of ConnecticutFurtherance of tax exempt activities | New Haven, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| Trust For Public LandFurtherance of tax exempt activities | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Madison Land Conservation TrustFurtherance of tax exempt activities | Madison, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| Northeast Wilderness TrustFurtherance of tax exempt activities | Montpelier, VT | $65K | 2022 |
| Stanton-Davis HomesteadFurtherance of tax exempt activities | Pawcatuck, CT | $50K | 2022 |
| Groton Parks Foundation IncFurtherance of tax exempt activities | Groton, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| Deacon John Grave FoundationFurtherance of tax exempt activities | Madison, CT | $8K | 2022 |
| New England Forestry FoundationFurtherance of tax exempt activities | Littleton, MA | $200K | 2020 |
| The Wyndham Land Trust IncFurtherance of tax exempt activities | Pomfret Center, CT | $150K | 2020 |
| Woodie Wheaton Land TrustFurtherance of tax exempt activities | Forest City Twp, ME | $100K | 2020 |
| The Archaeological ConservancyFurtherance of tax exempt activities | Albuquerque, NM | $20K | 2020 |