THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Summit Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $730.8K across 77 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Summit Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY. ITS PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER PHILANTHROPY AND SERVE THE PUBLIC CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR BENEVOLENT NEEDS OF THE REGION.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SUMMIT SPEECH SCHOOL
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ
$315K
6%
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NEW JERSEY INC
HILLSIDE, NJ
$266K
5%
SAGE ELDERCARE
Summit, NJ
$257.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$13.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$14K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION?
No. THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION give?
THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $731 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include SUMMIT SPEECH SCHOOL, COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NEW JERSEY INC, and SAGE ELDERCARE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION?
THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.