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THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION

THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION

Breckenridge, CO, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
74-2341399
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION

Breckenridge, CO, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
74-2341399
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1984

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Summit Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $2.2 million in grants to 203 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Summit Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SUPPORTING QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS
Total Funding Given

$2.2M

2024
Grantees funded
203
Multi-year grantees
71%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

96

Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
J
Jeanne Bistranin
Board Member
B
Brian Binge
Board Member
C
Chris Banas
Board Member

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 Colorado, Ohio, 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 $8,000. 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 100 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. 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 200 grantees. Recent grantees include SUMMIT COUNTY RESOURCE CENTER DBA FAMILY & INTERCULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER, SUMMIT COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC INC, and THE KEYSTONE SCIENCE SCHOOL INC. 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.
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