The Summit Family a Washington

MERCER ISLAND, WA EIN: 91-6488392 Website

Summit Family Irrv Washington Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Mercer Island, Washington. The organization focuses on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors including education, human services, and public benefit activities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$22K

-91.0% YoY

Grant Count

-26.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$775

-87.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Summit Family a Washington reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Child Day Care
Public & Societal Benefit

Grantmaking

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, Hawaii, and Oregon.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary funding areas include Washington, Hawaii, and Oregon.

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $1.6M (97%)

Massachusetts $20K (1%)

Hawaii $11K (1%)

District of Columbia $6K (0%)

California $6K (0%)

Ohio $1K (0%)

Oregon $800 (0%)

Florida $500 (0%)

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States

California District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Massachusetts New York Ohio Oregon Washington

Cities

Bainbridge IslandBellevueCambridgeDublinFraminghamHonoluluJacksonvilleKahuhuliKentKirklandLos AngelesMauiMedinaMercer IslandMount VernonNew YorkPort TownsendPortlandRedmondSan Francisco

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total assets: $0 (as of most recent 2024 filing)
Total giving: $21,700 (2024)
Historical giving total: $242,240

The foundation has filed a final return as of 2024.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$1,689,493	$1,655,483
Revenue	$95,189	$291,972	$111,165
Expenses	$56,779	$257,058	$116,681
Qualifying Distributions	$21,700	$242,240	$104,525
Net Investment Income	$60,110	$277,154	$99,009
Distributable Amount	$134,863	$116,610	$131,096

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

168 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Parkinson Disease Assn ($15,000), Hopelink ($1,200), Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation ($500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MERCER ISLAND MERCER ISLAND, WA	EDUCATION	$200
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SEATTLE, WA	SOCIAL SERVICES	$200
EVERGREEN HEALTH FOUNDATION HOSPICE CARE WAILUKU, HI	SOCIAL SERVICES	$200
ST THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH MEDINA, WA	SOCIAL SERVICES	$200
AKIN PORTLAND, OR	SOCIAL SERVICES	$100
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSN SEATTLE, WA	PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE	$15,000
HOPELINK REDMOND, WA	SOCIAL SERVICES	$1,200
TREEHOUSE SEATTLE, WA	SOCIAL SERVICES	$300
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA FOUNDATION DUBLIN, OH	SOCIAL SERVICES	$500
SOPHIA WAY THE BELLEVUE, WA	PREVENTITIVE SOCIAL SERVICES	$300

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation's registered agent and key contact information is maintained through Washington State corporate filings, though specific leadership names are not detailed in the available sources.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAMES A HIRSHFIELD	TRUSTEE	2	—
MARY J HIRSHFIELD	TRUSTEE	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Summit Family a Washington fund?

The foundation's primary funding priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Child Day Care • Public & Societal Benefit

How do I apply for a grant from The Summit Family a Washington?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $21,700 (most recent filing) • Typical award range: $90–$132,500 • Historical total giving: $242,240 **Geographic Focus:** The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, Hawaii, and Oregon.

Where does The Summit Family a Washington make grants?

Primary funding areas include Washington, Hawaii, and Oregon.

What size grants does The Summit Family a Washington award?

In 2024, The Summit Family a Washington awarded 28 grants totaling $22K — an average of about $775 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Summit Family a Washington required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Summit Family a Washington reported a distributable amount of $135K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Summit Family a Washington's EIN?

The Summit Family a Washington's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6488392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.