Summit Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Summit Foundation supports human services, arts and culture, environment, youth, health, education, and other community needs in Summit County, Colorado.
FUNDING AREAS: Human services, community needs, arts and culture, environment, youth, health, education
IP TAKE: Contact this foundation directly to learn about what is required to apply for a foundation grant and also plan to get involved with the foundation’s annual events.
PROFILE: Established in 1984, the Summit Foundation is a community foundation based in Breckenridge, Colorado. It serves Summit County, Colorado, which has about 30,000 residents, and over half of the community housing units are seasonal homes. The Summit Foundation is committed to “providing leadership and resources to assist local working families, resolve critical community issues, and preserve the quality of life we all enjoy in our beautiful mountains.” Summit funds local efforts for human services, community needs, arts and culture, environment, youth, health, and education.
The Summit Foundation’s funds are made possible through the generosity of over 3,000 donors. The foundation provides program support, general operating support, and capital support. The funder also has a NRG Program that matches high-level volunteers with nonprofits, facilitates networking among community leaders, and offers workshops about important nonprofit topics. It hosts three large fundraising events and two free community events each year to help community members connect with the foundation. Meanwhile, special initiative grants support the launches of collaborative efforts that meet community needs related to pressing issues, such as workforce housing, mental health, and high school completion.
Grants range between about $5,000 and $25,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Summit County, Colorado, which includes the neighboring communities of Alma, Fairplay, Kremmling, and Leadville. Past local grantees include CASA of the Continental Divide, Advocates for Victims of Assault, the National Repertory Orchestra, and Beaver Ponds Environmental Education.
This foundation provides information about how to apply for a grant on its website. Direct general questions to the staff at nicole@summitfoundation.org or 970-453-5970.
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