Funding Amount

US $500 - US $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Summit Credit Union Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Summit Credit Union
Amount: US $500 - US $1,000
Last Updated: August 10, 2025

Summary

The Summit Credit Union Grant emphasizes charitable giving through partnerships that support equity, financial wellbeing, and women's empowerment. Committed to reducing inequities, the credit union seeks nonprofit organizations that align with these pillars to foster community growth. Eligibility criteria include being a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving specific areas and submitting an online application. However, funding is not available for individuals, religious or political organizations, or any entities that discriminate based on various identities.

Overview

Charitable Giving "People helping people" is at the core of what we do. Placing a holistic emphasis on giving, we strive to develop strong relationships with community partners, imagining what we can do together to make a difference. We focus on working with organizations that support these initiatives: Advancing Equity Reducing inequities by helping ensure that all people have the resources to reach success. Financial Wellbeing Providing access to financial resources, education and opportunities to build economic wellbeing. Women's Empowerment Fostering leadership, providing access to education and promoting the economic wellbeing of women and girls.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible organizations will meet the following criteria: Organizations that are defined as nonprofit under 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Service.Organizations that serve communities within Summit Credit Union’s areas of operation (see locations here).Request is submitted using our online application below. Membership at Summit Credit Union will be considered but does not guarantee support. Organization supports one or all of Summit’s Community Giving Pillars: Financial wellbeing, women’s empowerment and advancing equity.

Ineligibility

Summit Credit Union Does Not Provide Funding For:  Individuals  Religious organizations  Political organizations  At this time, Summit Credit Union is not accepting requests for capital campaign support. We remain committed to supporting initiatives that align with our community giving pillar initiatives.  Organizations that discriminate for any reason, including on the basis of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and cultural background.

What Summit Credit Union actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
16
Total given
$347K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,500–$89K
  • By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Madison, WI; Marshall, WI; Monona, WI.
  • 38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • United Way of Dane County · Madison, WI

    Community support

    $89K

  • Madison College Foundation · Madison, WI

    Wbe scholarship and stand by jack pledge

    $37K

  • Boys & Girls Club of Dane County · Madison, WI

    General support & financial education

    $25K

  • Black Men Coalition Foundation · Madison, WI

    Financial literacy

    $10K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

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