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The Summit Foundation

Breckenridge, Colorado  ·  EIN 742341399  ·  Private foundation

The Summit Foundation is a private foundation based in Breckenridge, Colorado. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.1M in grants paid and $18.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 693 individual grants from this funder — $18.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$18.8M
Total assets
693
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Summit Foundation funds

The Summit Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Family and Intercultural Resource Center
GENERAL OPERATING
Silverthorne, CO$411K2023
Family & Intercultural Resource Center
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Silverthorne, CO$365K2020
Family & Intercultural Resource Center
GENERAL OPERATING
Silverthorne, CO$296K2022
Keystone Science School Inc
PROGRAM, GENERAL OPERATING
Keystone, CO$289K2022
Keystone Science School
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Keystone, CO$279K2018
Keystone Science School
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Keystone, CO$268K2020
Family & Intercultural Resource Center
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Silverthorne, CO$250K2018
Summit County Schools
PROGRAM
Frisco, CO$250K2023
Summit Community Care Clinic Inc
OPERATING SUPPORT
Frisco, CO$233K2020
Summit Community Care Clinic
GENERAL OPERATING
Frisco, CO$233K2023
Summit Community Care Clinic Inc
OPERATING SUPPORT
Frisco, CO$225K2018
Summit Community Care Clinic
GENERAL OPERATING
Frisco, CO$221K2022
Summit Community Care Clinic Inc
OPERATING SUPPORT
Frisco, CO$198K2019
Mind Springs Health
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Frisco, CO$178K2018
Family & Intercultural Resource Center
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Silverthorne, CO$174K2019

The Summit Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2018$3.2M
2019$2.6M
2020$2.9M
2022$3.1M
2023$2.8M
2024$2.2M

How to apply for funding from The Summit Foundation

The Summit Foundation'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 summitfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Summit Foundation

Does The Summit Foundation accept grant applications?
The Summit Foundation'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 Foundation fund?
The Summit Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Family and Intercultural Resource Center, Family & Intercultural Resource Center, Family & Intercultural Resource Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Summit Foundation give in grants?
The Summit Foundation reported $4.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.4M over 693 grants.
Where is The Summit Foundation located?
The Summit Foundation is based in Breckenridge, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 742341399.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Summit Foundation'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 Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.