What types of charities are not funded?

  • Organizations that are not tax exempt under paragraph 501(C)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
  • The Summit Financial Foundation will not fund organizations that discriminate against certain groups or individuals in the delivery of programs and service based on race, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability.
  • Organizations that will re-grant the foundation’s gifts to other organizations or individuals, i.e. endowment campaigns or private foundations.
  • Public or private primary or secondary schools.
  • Athletic events or teams, bands and choirs, recreational programs, theater arts or performance arts programs or equipment.
  • Individuals for any purpose.
  • Lobbying activities or other political purposes.
  • Fund-raising events such as walk-a-thons, telethons, dinners, balls, or other ticketed events.
  • Religious organizations, unless they are engaged in programs that are non-sectarian, benefit a broad base of the community, and have a separate 501(c)(3) designation.
  • We generally do not fund national organizations, unless the applicant is a local branch or chapter providing direct services to our community.