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Summa Foundation

Sponsor research and education in electromagnetics by holding seminars and publishing texts, including an annual week-long conference where hundreds of papers on electromagnetics are preseneted.

Science & Technology Albuquerque, NM EIN 237299352 · IRS
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Summa Foundation

Summa Foundation is a science technology organization based in ALBUQUERQUE, United States. Annual revenue: $27K. EIN: 237299352.

Founded
Headquarters
Albuquerque, NM
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U35J
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1973

Mission

Sponsor research and education in electromagnetics by holding seminars and publishing texts, including an annual week-long conference where hundreds of papers on electromagnetics are preseneted.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U35J
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 55%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Summa Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Albuquerque, NM, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 237299352. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $33K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Summa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Summa Foundation is located in Albuquerque, NM, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.

Based on official tax filings, Summa Foundation has $33K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Summa Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $33K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Summa Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Summa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Summa Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Summa Foundation is a science technology organization based in ALBUQUERQUE, United States. Annual revenue: $27K. EIN: 237299352. Summa Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Summa Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $33K is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Summa Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Summa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237299352, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

WI
William Prather
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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President
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Everett F•••
Secretary
JA
Jane L•••
Vice President
SP
Spencer E B•••
Vice President
WI
William D P••••••
Treasurer
WI
William P••••••
Treasurer
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
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$0.0M revenue
FY2023
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FY2022
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$0.0M revenue
FY2021
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$0.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Summa Foundation This page 69 $32,771 -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Summa Foundation

What is Summa Foundation?
Summa Foundation is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Albuquerque, United States. Summa Foundation is a science technology organization based in ALBUQUERQUE, United States. Annual revenue: $27K. EIN: 237299352.
When was Summa Foundation founded?
Summa Foundation was founded in 1973.
Who leads Summa Foundation?
William Prather serves as Treasurer.
Where is Summa Foundation located?
Headquartered in Albuquerque, United States.
What is Summa Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Summa Foundation trustworthy?
Summa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Summa Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237299352.