Education Foundation of the Summit

A nonprofit organization

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$20,000 Goal

Education Foundation of the Summit funds go directly to Summit public school programs-reading and literacy, STEAM, and teaching innovations. We also provide scholarships for high school seniors. A gift of any size can make a difference and we encourage you to participate at whatever level possible.

Testimonials

The Education Foundation of the Summit is the reason I have completely transformed my 7th grade classroom into the student directed, engaging, exciting, forward-thinking, problem-solving, and technology-based science classroom.
-Brenda Thompson-Leffler, Summit Middle School 7th Grade Science

Education Foundation of the Summit supports Summit School District through a variety of fundraising and grant giving opportunities; and most importantly, they provide gifts of time and talent when our schools and children need help most.
-Julie McCluskie, former Director of Communications and Community Engagement

The Eileen Finkel Innovative Teaching Grants allow our teachers to get creative and go above and beyond the traditional classroom setting.
-Margaret Carlson, former President, Summit School District Board of Education

Thanks to the ambition and enthusiasm of the members of the Education Foundation of the Summit, we have partners at the ready to help us expand and implement successful educational programs.
-Dr. Heidi Pace, Superintendent 2011-2016

Mission

The Education Foundation of the Summit is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization with an all-volunteer group of parents and community members dedicated to supporting the public school students and teachers in Summit County. Founded in 2010, the foundation has expanded its support of public school teachers and students in Summit to include Eileen Finkel Innovative Teaching Awards each year, partnership and grants to school PTAs, scholarships to high school seniors, and collaboration with schools and community groups to increase opportunities for students, Pre K-12, in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). The foundation has raised over $900,000 since 2010.

Background Statement

Education Foundation of the Summit was founded by a group of parents who were concerned that state funding was insufficient to ensure that our children receive the education they deserve. They joined together to found an organization that would supplement state funding with private donations that are directed at creative and innovative projects. Our Board of Directors is an all-volunteer group of parents and local community members.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Education Foundation of the Summit

other names

Education Foundation of the Summit, Summit Education Foundation

Year Established

2010

Tax id (EIN)

27-2235994

Category

Education

Organization Size

Small Organization

Address

P.O. Box 6702
Breckenridge, CO 80424

Service areas

Summit County, CO, US

Other

970-406-0085

Other

970-406-1848

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