The Summit Foundation Inc
The Summit Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Ohio, California, Georgia, New York, and Colorado.
The Summit Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Summit Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 104 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,380,878
- +27.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 104
- +10300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,278
- -98.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,026
- Total assets
- $16,477,206
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Summit Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 54697, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (877) 829-5500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Summit Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project Wrrap ($265K). Together the top 10 received $753K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 105 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Ohio received 28% of grant dollars, California 22%, Georgia 16%, New York 9%, and Colorado 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 104 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Summit Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2024) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 104 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project Wrrap Santa Monica, CA | Program | $265,000 |
| United Way Of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Program | $100,000 |
| Sierra Club Georgia Chapter Decatur, GA | Program | $70,000 |
| Jscreen Hanover, NH | Program | $50,000 |
| Aspen Jewish Congregation Aspen, CO | Program | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Program | $50,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Program | $45,000 |
| Georgia River Network Athens, GA | Program | $38,000 |
| Refugee Women's Network Decatur, GA | Program | $35,000 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Atlanta, GA | Program | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,477,206 | $1,954,743 | $1,541,704 | $1,380,878 | 104 | $1,364,178 | $763,134 | $761,554 |
| 2024 | $14,464,887 | $8,304,251 | $1,143,215 | $1,082,307 | 1 | $1,082,307 | $3,141,799 | $321,665 |
| 2023 | $1,035,114 | $1,040,077 | — | — | — | — | — | $559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Summit Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $762K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 104 grants totaling $1,380,878. Grants ranged from $500 to $265,000, with a median of $3,026. The largest reported grants included $265,000 to Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project Wrrap, $100,000 to United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and $70,000 to Sierra Club Georgia Chapter. Other grants included $50,000 each to Jscreen, Aspen Jewish Congregation, and Jewish Federation of Cincinnati; and $45,000 to Natural Resources Defense Council.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Summit Foundation Inc is led by JC Shifman, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
JC Shifman
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A Shifman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
SJ Shifman
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ari Shifman (2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Julie Shifman (2023) — President
- Former: Steve Shifman (2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Summit Foundation Inc
How much does The Summit Foundation Inc give each year?
The Summit Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 104 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
What is The Summit Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Summit Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,026, and its average grant was $13,278, across 104 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Summit Foundation Inc give grants?
The Summit Foundation Inc's top state is Ohio, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (22%) and Georgia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (21 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Philadelphia, PA (8 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does The Summit Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 104 grants with a stated purpose on The Summit Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program" (104 grants).
Who are The Summit Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Summit Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project Wrrap ($265,000), United Way Of Greater Cincinnati ($100,000) and Sierra Club Georgia Chapter ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Summit Foundation Inc?
The Summit Foundation Inc reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $762K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Summit Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Summit Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Summit Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-2117735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Summit Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Summit Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-summit-foundation-inc-morg_706e0508e100404cb97336e6a452c46d
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