Welcome to the Summerlee Foundation
Founded in 1988, The Summerlee Foundation is a mission-driven, proactive organization dedicated to the support of animal protection and the preservation of Texas history.
Today, the foundation is governed by a seven member board of directors composed of animal and history experts and community leaders and remains actively involved in the broader philanthropic sector as members of national and regional philanthropy serving organizations including Animal Grantmakers, Exponent Philanthropy, Philanthropy Southwest, and Texas Rural Funders.
Since inception, The Summerlee Foundation has awarded $60 million dollars in grants and has been recognized as the Outstanding Foundation by the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Please note that the Summerlee Foundation is no longer accepting Letters of Interest (LOI) or grant applications by mail or email. We are transitioning to a new and convenient online application and grants management system designed to assist you in submitting an LOI and a full proposal. For detailed instructions, please go to the How to Apply sections for either the Animal Program or the History Program.
Animal Protection Program
The Animal Protection Program will begin accepting LOI’s November 1, 2023 (closing when the maximum number has been reached). LOI’s received during this period will be reviewed for possible consideration at our Board of Directors meeting on February 20, 2024.
Texas History Program
Letter of Inquiry Deadline –
The Texas History Program will be accepting LOI’s between October 1 and December 1, 2023. LOI’s received during this period will be reviewed for possible consideration at our Board of Directors meeting on February 20, 2024.
What We Fund
The Foundation makes grants for two specific purposes: to alleviate fear, pain and suffering of animals and to promote animal protection and the prevention of cruelty to animals, and to research, promote and document all facets of Texas History.
