Private foundation · EIN 52-1743817 · Washington, District of Columbia

Summit Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 110 grants paid, $7.3M total, median $50K. 18% of grants stayed in District of Columbia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
110
$7.3M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in DC
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$159M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 110 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Environmental Law Alliance WorldwideEugene, ORGeneral program support for applying legal tools to protect the mesoamerican reef, 2023-2025$300K
Mesoamerican Reef FundGuatemala, GTGeneral operating support$250K
Coral Reef AllianceSan Francisco, CAGeneral program support for coral's work in the mesoamerican reef ecoregion, 2025-2027$245K
International Community FoundationNational City, CAImproving fisheries in the mesoamerican reef and water quality in the mayan aquifer, 2025-2027$225K
Healthy Reefs for Healthy People IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral operating support, 2024-2027$200K
Asociacion Interamericana Para LA Defensa del Ambiente (aida)San Francisco, CAImproving the water quality and health of the motagua river, 2024$175K
Oceana IncWashington, DCGeneral program support for oceana's work in belize, 2023-2026$175K
Healthy Reefs for Healthy People IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral operating support 2023-2024$151K
Friends of Turneffe Atoll Dba Turneffe Atoll TrustBozeman, MTGeneral operating support, 2024-2027$150K
Fundacion Para El Ecodesarrollo y LA Conservacion (fundaeco)Guatemala, GTScaling up no-take areas and sustainable fisheries management in caribbean guatemala 2023-2024$150K
Fundacion Para El Ecodesarrollo y LA Conservacion (fundaeco)Guatemala, GTSexual and reproductive health services for rural indigenous women in guatemala: consolidating and scaling up a successful delivery model$150K
Global Fund for ChildrenWashington, DCHeel: boosting youth leadership for gender justice in central america$150K
Global Philanthropy PartnershipChicago, ILClean rides network planning phase$150K
Innovation Network for CommunitiesTamworth, NHCommunity-driven retrofit accelerators: an inclusive and scalable building decarbonization strategy$150K
Public Health InstituteOakland, CABuilding power with rise up girls networks to advance gender equity in guatemala and honduras$150K
Seattle International FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral program support for camy fund$150K
Smart Growth AmericaWashington, DCTransportation policy reform (clean responsible investments to decrease emissions in states)$150K
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCImproving buffer zones in key watersheds to reduce agricultural run-off into the mesoamerican reef, 2023-2025$150K
Fos FeministaNew York, NYGeneral operating support$125K
Girl RisingPittsfield, MAGirl rising guatemala gender equity programming and campaign$125K
Population Council IncNew York, NYConsolidating the legacy of the abriendo oportunidades program for indigenous girls and mentors in momostenango$125K
Urban Sustainability Directors NetworkSanford, NCAdvancing just climate action in the built environment$125K
American Council for an Energy Efficient EconomyWashington, DCMeeting the moment: leveraging transformative federal funding to advance decarbonization and equity in buildings and transportation$100K
Glasswing International USAWashington, DCGeneral operating support$100K
Global Fund for ChildrenWashington, DCEducational recovery in central america: supporting the critical role of civil society organizations$100K
Global Philanthropy PartnershipChicago, ILEquitable transportation fund rounds 4 (2023) and 5 (2024)$100K
Mothers Out FrontBoston, MAGeneral operating support$100K
Tri-State Transportation CampaignNew York, NYGeneral operating support$100K
University of British ColumbiaVancouver, CAAssessing fisheries sustainability in belize and the wider mesoamerican reef$95K
Greater Greater Washington CommonsWashington, DCEquitable transportation in the dmv region$90K
Island PressWashington, DCSupporting thought leadership on sustainable cities$75K
Panorama GlobalSeattle, WATransforming systems to benefit native american communities by investing in the rising generation of indigenous girls and 2slgbtq young peo…$75K
Southeast Sustainability Directors NetworkAsheville, NCLeveraging networks to accelerate local climate action$75K
StandSan Francisco, CASafe cities: fast tracking clean energy solutions$75K
Stichting RutgersUtrecht, NLYield collective action learning hub$75K
Urban Sustainability Directors NetworkSanford, NCLeveraging networks to accelerate local climate action$75K
Windward FundWashington, DCCollaborative fund to decarbonize the built environment$75K
World Resources InstituteWashington, DCAdvancing state transportation policy reform$75K
Asociacion Gojoven HondurasTegucigalpa, HOSexual health, reproductive health and health for my life$70K
Gojoven Belize Alumni AssociationBelmopan, BHEmpowering tomorrow's leaders: advancing sexual and reproductive health through youth leadership$70K
Instancia Por LA Salud y El Desarrollo de Las MujeresGuatemala, GTEmpowering youth to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights in guatemala$60K
Asociacion AmaPoptun, GTGeneral operating support$50K
Asociacion de Desarrollo Socio Economico Indigena BayanLA Ceiba, HOHolistic education for youth in honduras$50K
Chisholm Legacy ProjectBaltimore, MDGeneral operating support$50K
Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive RightsDenver, COGeneral operating support$50K
Fundacion AccesoMontes de Oca, CSWeaving regional networks and capacities for the comprehensive protection of individuals, collectives and communities that promote and defe…$50K
Institute for Local Self-Reliance IncMinneapolis, MNEnergy democracy initiative$50K
Jane's Due Process IncAustin, TXGeneral operating support$50K
Lighthouse Black Girl Projects theJackson, MSGeneral operating support$50K
MongabayMenlo Park, CASolutions journalism project on the management of the mesoamerican reef, with a focus on belize$50K
National Association of City Transportation OfficialsNew York, NYClean rides partnership$50K
Regional Plan Association IncNew York, NYEnsuring climate and equity in new york transportation spending$50K
Riders Alliance IncNew York, NYSupporting nysdot reform & nyc bus improvement$50K
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DCSupporting marine resource management in the mesoamerican reef region, 2024 - 2026$50K
Spring Street Climate FundBrooklyn, NYNew ambition in new york: leading on transportation investment and building decarbonization$50K
Tides CenterLos Angeles, CAShifting transportation policy and narratives towards climate justice and universal mobility$50K
Urge Unite for Reproductive & Gender EqualityWashington, DCGeneral operating support$50K
MaiaDenver, COGeneral operating support$45K
Oceana IncWashington, DCAssessing and strengthening oceana's security in belize$45K
International Community FoundationNational City, CAGeneral program support for local solutions for scaling impact in mexico and the wider mesoamerican reef for resilient communities, sustain…$42K

By state: District of Columbia 20 · INTL 19 · California 17 · New York 14 · Florida 4 · Oregon 2

About this foundation

Summit Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Summit Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Summit Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7.3M across 110 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Summit Charitable Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (20 grants), INTL (19 grants), California (17 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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