The Summit League
Summit League is an organization of women committed to fostering member education, enrichment and, as a group, financially supporting community needs in the areas of the arts, education, health and welfare in santa clara valley.
The Summit League at a glance
In short: The Summit League gave $60K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $978,599
- +133.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Summit League
Who The Summit League funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Los Gatos Museum Association ($15K). Together the top 5 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $311K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos Museum Association Los Gatos, CA | For General Support of the Organization's Mission | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | For General Support of the Organization's Mission | $15,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose, CA | For General Support of the Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club San Jose San Jose, CA | For General Support of the Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley Milpitas, CA | For General Support of the Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $978,599 | $649,117 | $88,838 | $60,000 | 5 | $17,629 |
| 2024 | $418,320 | $47,304 | $79,553 | $60,000 | 6 | $21,039 |
| 2023 | $450,569 | $623,851 | $346,530 | $311,000 | 4 | $4,831 |
| 2022 | $173,248 | $161,348 | $26,511 | — | — | $166 |
| 2021 | $38,411 | $136,882 | $169,652 | — | — | $135 |
| 2019 | $63,575 | $395,658 | $355,821 | — | — | $258 |
About The Summit League
Based on IRS filings
The Summit League is a public charity, based in Saratoga, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $979K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $18K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Summit League is led by Liz Ferrari, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Liz Ferrari
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Gentzkow
Nominating Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Brady
Admissions Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Lazares
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Gomo
Vice President
Fundraising Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Stokes
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Krouskup
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary → Corresponding Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Lamson
Fundraising Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Sordello
Recording Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Bette Cruikshank (2019–2024) — Nominating Chair
- Former: Marianna Samson (2022–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Jill Penner (2023–2024) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Patti Micciche (2024) — Admissions Chair
- Former: Margaret Nanda (2019–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Mary Danna (2021–2023) — Admissions Chair
- Former: Judy Wallace (2023) — Nominating Chair
- Former: Kristi Saso (2023) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Lynn O'Brien (2019–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Karen King (2021–2022) — Admissions Chair
- Former: Kristie Driscoll (2021–2022) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Julie Robson (2022) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Karrie Grasser (2022) — Nominating Chair
- Former: Peggy Koen (2019–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Cheryl Bailey (2021) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Jacquie Goddard (2021) — Fundraising Treasurer
- Former: Bindy Wood (2019) — Sustaining Advisor
- Former: Dale Boyle (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Elaine Knoernschild (2019) — Sustaining Advisor
- Former: Jo Ariko (2019) — President
- Former: Jocelyn Penner (2019) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Norma Carney (2019) — Sustaining Advisor
- Former: Pamela Perisho (2019) — Fundraising Treasurer
- Former: Salese Kanter (2019) — Nominating Committee Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 League
How much does The Summit League give each year?
The Summit League gave $60K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $60K across 6 grants.
What is The Summit League's typical grant size?
The Summit League's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Summit League give grants?
The Summit League gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (3 grants).
Does The Summit League give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Summit League's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Summit League's largest grantees?
The Summit League's largest 2025 grantees include Los Gatos Museum Association ($15,000), Salvation Army Silicon Valley ($15,000) and Cristo Rey ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Summit League?
The Summit League reported $979K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $649K.
What is The Summit League's EIN?
The Summit League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6095173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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