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The Summit Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in North Carolina, Maryland, and Illinois, with a total of $377.5K distributed among 92 grantees in 2023. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Summit Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO FURTHER THE KINGDOM OF GOD BY SUPPORTING BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

SIM USA INCORPORATED
$3M
19%

InterVarsity Christian FellowshipUSA
$1.3M
8%
ABWE FOUNDATION INC
$1M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$51.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Summit Foundation?
No. Summit Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Summit Foundation give?
Summit Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Maryland, and Illinois. 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 Summit Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Summit Foundation fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $51 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Summit Foundation make each year?
In 2023, Summit Foundation awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $378 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Summit Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Summit Foundation awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include SIM USA INCORPORATED, InterVarsity Christian FellowshipUSA, and ABWE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Summit Foundation?
Summit Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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