The Summit Foundation supports a thriving local nonprofit sector. We allocate funds through competitive grant cycles and a rigorous process of due diligence aimed at creating positive impact on the lives of community members.

Our grantmaking supports, but is not limited to, programs and initiatives aimed at:

• Civic and community resource development
• Children and adults with disabilities
• College scholarships
• Cultural programs and the arts
• Educational programs for all ages
• Food and housing security
• Health and medical care
• Public space improvement and conservation
• Senior care and life-enrichment programming

Unrestricted General Fund

Numerous programs and projects providing services in Summit and surrounding communities

Cole-Matreyek Fund

Health-related programs and projects, with special focus on services to those who reside in Elizabeth, NJ

Ganner Family Fund

Assistance for children aged 15 and under who need specialized medical treatment and/or special education and whose opportunity for a meaningful life may be limited by physical or mental disabilities

Ann P. Neupauer Fund

Cancer research, Alzheimer’s disease research, and other health-related fields

Gene Fox Recyclers Fund

Recycling, conservation, and environmental projects and programs

Want to directly support the causes you care about most? Contact us at [email protected].