How to apply
Letter, resume of organization or person and other supporting material. Contact: Charles Pierson, 2201 West Royal Lane 100, Irving, Tx, 2142202128, CHARLES@SUMNERSFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: VARIOUS Restrictions: Awards are limited to the study and teaching of the science of self-government.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 28 of 30 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Law Focused Educstate Bar of TexasDallas, TX | Training the next generation | $666K |
| YMCA of AustinAustin, TX | Texas youth and government | $175K |
| United States Assn of Former MemberWashington, DC | Sumners scholars | $132K |
| YMCA Albuquerque Central NmAlbuquerque, NM | Youth and government | $125K |
| YMCA Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK | Youth and government | $125K |
| Texas TribuneAustin, TX | Texas tribune festival | $100K |
| American Legion Texas Boys StateAustin, TX | General support | $75K |
| Fund for American StudiesWashington, DC | Scholarships to attend 2024 tfas dc summer program | $65K |
| Texas FFA FoundationAustin, TX | Legislative lead | $60K |
| Braver AngelsNew York, NY | Depolarization project | $57K |
| Fort Worth ReportFort Worth, TX | Civic engagement | $50K |
| University of DallasIrving, TX | Sumners scholarship programs | $45K |
| Baylor UniversityWaco, TX | Iengage summer civics | $40K |
| Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX | Inegage & tcu washington internship program | $39K |
| FIRST Liberty InstitutePlano, TX | Internship proram for sumners scholars | $35K |
| World Affairs CouncilDallas, TX | Sumners civics lectures | $30K |
| Dallas Holocaust Human Rights MuseuDallas, TX | Rule of law series | $25K |
| Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DC | Advance civic education | $20K |
| Oklahoma City UniversityOklahoma City, OK | Candidate recruiting | $20K |
| Libertas AcademyTampa, FL | Spring civics institute: instruction and curriculum | $18K |
| San Antonio ReportSan Antonio, TX | Civic engagement reporting | $15K |
| Cook Children's HospitalFort Worth, TX | General support | $15K |
| Austin CollegeSherman, TX | Constitution day program on campus | $7,700 |
| Howard Payne UnversityBrownwood, TX | 2024 scholar travel | $7,685 |
| Schreiner UniversityKerrville, TX | Sumners scholarship program | $7,500 |
| Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, TX | Sumners scholarship endowment | $5,000 |
| Power for Parkinson'sAustin, TX | General support | $1,010 |
| University of HoustonHouston, TX | Candidate recruiting | $1,000 |
By state: Texas 21 · District of Columbia 3 · Oklahoma 2 · New Mexico 1 · New York 1 · Wisconsin 1
About this foundation
Sumners Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irving, Texas, administered in care of Hugh C Akin, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Sumners Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter, resume of organization or person and other supporting material. Deadlines: VARIOUS.
How much does Sumners Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.8M across 30 grants, a median of $37K.
Where does Sumners Foundation give?
Texas (21 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), Oklahoma (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Irving that accept applications
All in Texas| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Khimji Foundationsince 2017 | Irving, TX | $3.1M14 grants · 2025 | $4,314 | Preselected only | $70M |
| Chrest Foundation Incsince 2000 | Irving, TX | $1.7M24 grants · 2024 | $80K | Preselected only | $38M |
| Khimji Family Foundation Incsince 1995 | Irving, TX | $1.0M1 grants · 2025 | $1.0M | Preselected only | $18M |
| Caris Foundationsince 2003 | Irving, TX | $5.7M14 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $17M |
| Nec Foundation of Americassince 1991 | Irving, TX | $482K34 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $12M |
| Anita Bhatia Foundation for Tomorrow Incsince 2006 | Irving, TX | — | — | Not stated | $7.3M |
| The Jenesis Groupsince 1987 | Irving, TX | $31K4 grants · 2025 | $5,651 | Yes | $6.6M |
| Rawdah Foundationsince 2021 | Irving, TX | — | — | Preselected only | $4.3M |