Created in 1988 by Dallas philanthropist Annie Lee Roberts, the Summerlee Foundation is a private, non-profit charitable foundation whose purposes are restricted to programs in animal protection and Texas history.

Annie Lee Roberts championed causes all her life that helped with the alleviation of fear, pain and suffering among animals and was recognized throughout the nation for her dedication and support of a variety of animal protection needs including shelters, wildlife sanctuaries and emergency care. Because of her family's distinguished achievements in Texas, dating from 1825, and the interests of her late husband, Summerfield G. Roberts, she selected Texas history as the additional mission of the Foundation.

The name Summerlee is derived from Mrs. Roberts' middle name and her husband's given name. The Foundation requires contact with the appropriate program director PRIOR to the grantseeker submitting a proposal.  The Board of Directors meets three times a year to review proposals. Decisions are reported by mail. The Summerlee Foundation is a member of the Council on Foundations and the Conference of Southwest Foundations.

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Principal Office

The Summerlee Foundation

5556 Caruth Haven Lane
Dallas, Texas 75225 (USA)

Phone: 214-363-9000 Faxline: 214-363-1941 • Toll Free 1-888-363-9003

E-mail: info@summerlee.org