Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2201 WEST ROYAL LANE 100
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
IRVING, TX75063
A Employer identification number

75-2734032
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(214) 220-2128
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$72,152,068J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 78,563
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 174,025 174,025  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 876,865 876,865  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,564,857
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 20,223,266
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,564,857
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications........... 7,899
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
-179,769 -188,172  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,514,541 2,427,575 7,899
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 565,852 84,878   480,974
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 174,328 26,149   148,179
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
11,965 2,991   8,974
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
73,932 18,483   55,449
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,085 463   2,622
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
37,443 4,787   27,127
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
27,461 27,461  
20 Occupancy.............. 47,131 11,783   35,348
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 66,907 16,727   50,180
22 Printing and publications.......... 1,465 366   1,099
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
388,695 185,595   203,103
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,398,264 379,683   1,013,055
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,022,171 2,022,171
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,420,435 379,683   3,035,226
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -905,894
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,047,892
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 7,899
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 188,762 352,487 352,487
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 459,959 1,514,101 1,514,101
3 Accounts receivable right arrow59,479
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow   1,340,899 59,479 59,479
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 10,419 28,626 28,626
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 38,814,935 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
41,235,441 		41,235,441
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow279,402
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow   279,402 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
279,402 		279,402
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 27,963,884 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
28,539,485 		28,539,485
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow46,219
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow12,847 28,903 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
33,372 		33,372
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
151,093 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
109,675 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
109,675
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 69,238,256 72,152,068 72,152,068
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........   32,646
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
513,119 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
304,336
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 513,119 336,982
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 68,725,137 71,815,086
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 68,725,137 71,815,086
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 69,238,256 72,152,068
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
68,725,137
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-905,894
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
3,995,843
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
71,815,086
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
71,815,086
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a federated ultrashort bond fund P 2022-01-01 2023-12-31
b jmgrx-janus enter fund P 2022-01-01 2023-12-31
c LAZARD INTER STRAT EQUITY P 2022-01-01 2023-12-31
d BLAIR EMERGING MARKET FUND P 2022-01-01 2023-12-31
e DIAMONDBACK OIL RIG P 2022-01-01 2023-12-31
PARTNERSHIP CAP GAINS P 2022-01-01 2023-12-31
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 9,349,657   9,293,001 56,656
b 3,000,000   2,974,271 25,729
c 3,774,828   3,538,197 236,631
d 2,947,761   2,450,274 497,487
e 1,080,485   402,666 677,819
70,535     70,535
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       56,656
b       25,729
c       236,631
d       497,487
e       677,819
      70,535
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 1,564,857
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 28,466
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 28,466
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 28,466
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 21,510
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 21,510
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 6,956
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow0 Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowTX
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowWWW.SUMNERSFOUNDATION.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowCHARLES PIERSON Telephone no.right arrow (214) 220-2128

Located atright arrow2201 WEST ROYAL LANE 100IRVINGTX ZIP+4right arrow75063
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
No
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
DAVID G DRUMM Treasurer
2.00 		16,800    
2201 WEST ROYAL LANE 100
IRVING,TX75063
BRANT MARTIN Director
2.00 		10,000    
2201 west royal lane 100
irving,TX75063
JERRY D REIS Chairman
2.00 		10,000    
6012 W CAMPUS CIRCLE DR 210
IRVING,TX75063
LON R WILLIAMS VICE CHAIRMAN
2.00 		26,000    
2501 N HARWOOD SUITE 1900
DALLAS,TX75201
SCOTT M HIGGINBOTHAM Director
2.00 		21,450    
125 BELLAIRE AVENUE
DUMAS,TX79029
WILLIAM W MEADOWS Director
2.00 		10,000    
421 W 3RD STREET SUITE 800
FORT WORTH,TX76102
BETH VAN DUYNE Director
2.00 		0    
2201 WEST ROYAL LANE 100
IRVING,TX75063
T Charles Pierson Executive Dir.
40.00 		266,539 36,912  
2201 WEST ROYAL LANE 100
IRVING,TX75063
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
JANEMARIE CLARK EXEC. ASSISTANT
40.00 		78,423 19,662  
2201 WEST ROYAL LANE 100
IRVING,TX75063
EILEEN RESNIK PROGRAM DIRECTOR
40.00 		118,477 17,441  
2201 WEST ROYAL LANE 100
IRVING,TX75063
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow  
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow  
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow  
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
38,060,552
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
8,138,021
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
28,862,658
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
75,061,231
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
75,061,231
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
1,125,918
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
73,935,313
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
3,696,766
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
3,696,766
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
28,466
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
28,466
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
3,668,300
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
3,668,300
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
3,668,300
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
3,035,226
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
 
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
3,035,226
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 3,668,300
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 3,015,645
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......  
b From 2019......  
c From 2020......  
d From 2021......  
e From 2022......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 3,035,226
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 3,015,645
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 19,581
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		3,648,719
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....  
b Excess from 2020....  
c Excess from 2021....  
d Excess from 2022....  
e Excess from 2023....  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
CHARLES PIERSON
2201 WEST ROYAL LANE 100
IRVING,TX75063
(214) 220-2128
CHARLES@SUMNERSFOUNDATION.ORG
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
LETTER, RESUME OF ORGANIZATION OR PERSON AND OTHER SUPPORTING MATERIAL.
cAny submission deadlines:
VARIOUS
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO THE STUDY AND TEACHING OF THE SCIENCE OF SELF-GOVERNMENT.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

1311 S 5TH ST
WACO,TX76706 		NONE PC iENGAGE SUMMER CIVICS 25,000

FUND FOR AMERICAN STUDIES

1706 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND 2024 TFAS DC SUMMER PROGRAM 43,600

HOWARD PAYNE UNIVERSITY

1000 FISK STREET
BROWNWOOD,TX76801 		NONE PC CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY 4,000

PHILANTHROPY ROUNDTABLE

1730 M STREET NM
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		NONE PC ADVANCE CIVIC EDUCATION 10,000

SCHREINER UNIVERSITY

2100 SAN ANTONIO HWY
KERRVILLE,TX78028 		NONE PC SUMNERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 8,000

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

2800 S UNIVERSITY DR
FORT WORTH,TX76129 		NONE PC INEGAGE & TCU WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 33,000

TEXAS TRIBUNE

823 CONGRESS AVE
AUSTIN,TX78701 		NONE PC TEXAS TRIBUNE FESTIVAL 100,000

TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

1201 WESLEYAN ST
FORT WORTH,TX75105 		NONE PC SUMNERS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT 5,000

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS

1845 E NORTHGATE DR
IRVING,TX75062 		NONE PC SUMNERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS 68,000

YMCA ALBUQUERQUE CENTRAL NM

4701 MONTANO RD NM
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87120 		NONE PC YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT 113,000

YMCA OKLAHOMA CITY

100 W MAIN ST
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102 		NONE PC YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT 106,000

AUSTIN COLLEGE

900 N GRAND AVE
SHERMAN,TX75090 		NONE PC PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & CRIMINAL LAW SYMPOSIUM 9,000

FUND FOR AMERICAN STUDIES

1706 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		NONE PC TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM 31,900

LAW FOCUSED EDUCSTATE BAR OF TEXAS

14651 DALLAS PKWY
DALLAS,TX75254 		NONE PC TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE ON THE FOUNDING DOCUMENTS 374,300
BRAVER ANGELS


733 THIRD AVENUE FL 16
NEW YORK,NY10017 		NONE PC DEPOLARIZATION PROJECT 40,000
CERTELL INC


2201 E 46TH ST 302
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46205 		NONE PC EQUIPPING STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN DEMOCRACY 40,000
DALLAS HOLOCAUST HUMAN RIGHTS MUSEU


300 N HOUSTON ST
DALLAS,TX75202 		NONE PC RULE OF LAW SERIES 25,000
SAN ANTONIO REPORT


126 GONZALES ST 100
SAN ANTONIO,TX78205 		NONE PC CIVIC ENGAGEMENT REPORTING 20,000
TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION


901 CONGRESS AVENUE
AUSTIN,TX78701 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000
YMCA OF AUSTIN


55 NORTH IH-35
AUSTIN,TX78705 		NONE PC TEXAS YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT 200,000
FORT WORTH REPORT


2003 8TH AVE 300
FORT WORTH,TX76110 		NONE PC CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 25,000
INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DEVELOPMENT


PO BOX 383153
DUNCANVILLE,TX75138 		NONE PC ROHINGYA LANGUAGE AND LITERACY PROGRAM 16,000
LIBERTAS ACADEMY-SCORRO ISD


12101 PELLICANO DR
EL PASO,TX79936 		NONE GOV CIVICS CAMP 8.0 15,000
RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATI


40 PRESIDENTIAL DRIVE
SIMI VALLEY,CA93065 		NONE PC REGIONAL GREAT COMMUNICATOR DEBATE SERIES COMPETITION 25,000
TEXAS BOYS STATE


PO BOX 140527
AUSTIN,TX78714 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
individual scholarships given


2201 west royal lane 100
irving,TX75063 		NONE I educational scholarships 577,171
HOWARD PAYNE UNVERSITY


1000 FISK STREET
BROWNWOOD,TX76081 		NONE PC 2024 SCHOLAR TRAVEL 3,200
LAW FOCUSED EDUCSTATE BAR OF TEXAS


14651 DALLAS PKWY
DALLAS,TX75254 		NONE PC TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION 30,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 2,022,171
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 174,025  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 876,865  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 816,503 748,354
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aGRANT RETURN 		        7,899
bOIL & GAS ROYALTIES     15 560,064  
cOTHER INCOME         504
dpass through from K-1's 531120   16 -748,236  
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   1,679,221 756,757
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
2,435,978
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
right arrow right arrow
May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Check if self-
employed right arrow		 PTIN
Firm's name SmallBullet
 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
Firm's address SmallBullet


 Phone no.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Additional Data


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Software Version: 2023v5.1


Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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VANGUARD INST INDEX INST 11,695,336 11,695,336
VANGUARD SM CAP INDEX ADMIRAL 4,408,827 4,408,827
INVESCO EXCHANGE TRADED S&P 500 4,752,147 4,752,147
CARILLON REAMS CORE BOND 4,374,143 4,374,143
GOLDMAN SACHS GQG PTNRS 3,751,270 3,751,270
VANGUARD DEVELOPED MARKET 3,799,919 3,799,919
BAIRD AGGREGATE BOND INS 4,372,573 4,372,573

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EIN:
75-2734032
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
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EIN:
75-2734032
Software ID:
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Software Version:
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Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
AMERRA AGRI FUND II LP FMV 825,644 825,644
ML-K-18-WP TRUST IV FMV 5,055 5,055
LINX FUND I LP FMV 9,208,222 9,208,222
CAPITAL ROY PARTNERS II FMV 39,241 39,241
ORRI GULF OF MEXICO FMV 436,777 436,777
ORRI OKLAHOMA #1 FMV 772 772
ORRI OKLAHOMA #2 FMV 5,200 5,200
ORRI KANSAS #1 FMV 317,622 317,622
ORRI LOUISIANA #1 FMV 51,547 51,547
ORRI NM #1 FMV 20,028 20,028
ORRI LOUISIANA # 3 FMV 93,170 93,170
ORRI TEXAS #2 FMV 80,107 80,107
ORRI TEXAS #1 FMV 13,293 13,293
ORRI KANSAS #2 FMV 3,154 3,154
ORRI WYOMING #1 FMV 455,101 455,101
PINNACLE IV FMV 644,232 644,232
AMERRA AGRI FUND III FMV 746,888 746,888
HACKBERRY CREEK FMV 1,927,436 1,927,436
MADISON, LLC FMV 2,000,224 2,000,224
AMERRA AGR FUND II ANNEX FMV 551,928 551,928
PINNACLE V LP FMV 444,019 444,019
PARR CAPITAL 122 WEST FMV 2,557,594 2,557,594
MANOR RV PARK LLC FMV 83,497 83,497
PAR CAPTIAL-GATEWAY LLC FMV 1,090,018 1,090,018
ORRI TEXAS #6 FMV 25,828 25,828
ORRI LOUISIANNA #2 FMV 6,747 6,747
ORRIS LOUISIANNA #4 FMV 11,269 11,269
MISCELLANEOUS FMV 407,633 407,633
MACHINE INVESTMENT GROUP FMV 2,425,627 2,425,627
PARR CAPITAL CENTREPOINT FMV 2,648,798 2,648,798
PINNACLE BATRISTA FMV 378,965 378,965
SARVIS FMV 710,721 710,721
COURSE 26 FMV 323,128 323,128

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EIN:
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Software ID:
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Software Version:
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TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule
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THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-2734032
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
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THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-2734032
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
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THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-2734032
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
75TH ANNIVERSARY 82,933     82,933
CANDIDATE INTERVIEW EXPENSES 13,973 3,493   10,480
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 24,056 6,014   18,042
INSURANCE 25,077 6,269   18,808
INTERNSHIP EXPENSES 922 230   692
INTERVIEW EXPENSES 3,129 782   2,347
INVESTMENT EXPENSES 145,333 145,333    
MANAGEMENT FEES 55,137 13,784   41,353
MISCELLANEOUS -154 117   -270
office supplies 5,059 1,265   3,794
OIL & GAS MAINTENANCE 6,768 1,692   5,076
POSTAGE 1,229 307   922
SCHOLARS SOCIALS 24,639 6,160   18,480
TELEPHONE 594 149   446


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
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THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-2734032
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
GRANT RETURN 7,899    
OIL & GAS ROYALTIES 560,064 560,064  
OTHER INCOME 504    
pass through from K-1's -748,236 -748,236  


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-2734032
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
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Deferred Excise Taxes 196,205 192,715
EXCISE TAX PAYABLE 164,464 111,621
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 152,450  


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THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-2734032
Software ID:
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Software Version:
2023v5.1
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THE SUMNERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-2734032
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXCISE TAX 5,529      
PAYROLL TAX 31,914 4,787   27,127