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The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 521743817  ·  Private foundation

The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.7M in annual giving against $86.9M in assets. This page documents the 326 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$86.9M
Total assets
326
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc funds

The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareLgbtq RightsSubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, immigrants & refugees, indigenous, lgbtq people, men boys, rural communities.

childrenimmigrants & refugeesindigenouslgbtq peoplemen boysrural communitiesolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR APPLYING LEGAL TOOLS TO PROTECT THE MESOAMERICAN REEF, 2023-2025
Eugene, OR$300K2024
Fundacion Para El Ecodesarrollo Y La Conservacion
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR RURAL INDIGENOUS WOMEN I, SCALING UP NO-TAKE AREAS AND SUSTAINABLE F
$300K2022
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR APPLYING LEGAL TOOLS TO PROTECT THE MESOAMERICAN REEF, 2023-2025
Eugene, OR$300K2023
Smithsonian Institution
SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Washington, DC$275K2022
Global Philanthropy Partnership
MOBILITY FUND ASSESMENT,TRANSPORTATION STUDY TOUR, MOBILITY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED ADVOCACY AROUND SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE MOBILITY.
Chicago, IL$263K2022
Mesoamerican Reef Fund
GENERAL SUPOORT FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND RESILIENCE OF THE MAR 2023-2025
$250K2022
Mesoamerican Reef Fund
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$250K2024
Mesoamerican Reef Fund
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND RESILIENCE OF THE MESOAMERICAN REEF 2023-2025
$250K2023
Coral Reef Alliance
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR CORAL'S WORK IN THE MESOAMERICAN REEF ECOREGION, 2025-2027
San Francisco, CA$245K2024
Mesoamerican Reef Fund
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND RESILIENCE OF THE MAR
$245K2020
International Community Foundation
IMPROVING FISHERIES IN THE MESOAMERICAN REEF AND WATER QUALITY IN THE MAYAN AQUIFER, 2025-2027
National City, CA$225K2024
Healthy Reefs for Healthy People Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, 2024-2027
Fort Lauderdale, FL$200K2024
Urban Sustainability Directors Network
LEVERAGING NETWORKS TO ACCELERATE LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION
Sanford, NC$200K2023
Mesoamerican Reef Fund
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR MARINE PROTECTED AREA EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN BELIZE
$193K2020
Seattle International Foundation
2022 CENTRAL AMERICA DONORS FORUM, GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CAMY FUND
Seattle, WA$190K2022

The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.7M
2022$4.2M
2023$7.1M
2024$7.3M

How to apply for funding from The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc

The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at summitfdn.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc

Does The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide, Fundacion Para El Ecodesarrollo Y La Conservacion, Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $20.2M over 326 grants.
Where is The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc located?
The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521743817.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Summit Charitable Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.