The Summit Foundation Information

Established in 1984, The Summit Foundation is a community public foundation dedicated to inspiring people and mobilizing resources to improve and enrich the lives of individuals in Summit County and neighboring communities. Over the past 40 years, The Summit Foundation has provided nearly $53 million in grants, scholarships and community initiatives. We support over 200 nonprofit organizations operating programs in Summit, Lake, Park and Grand Counties. In addition, the Foundation supports local high school graduates pursuing post-secondary education in traditional and non-traditional pathways. The Foundation seeks to partner with nonprofit organizations in these mountain communities as they operate programs that Create bright futures for children and youth Promote environmental stewardship Foster healthy and safe communities Create thriving adult communities