Summit Foundation
Accepts applications
Summit Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $76,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$76,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,000 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,500 | 21 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $72,000 | 22 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $76,000 | 21 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Annette Calgaro 500 Grant Street Suite 3825, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 234-1634 |
| What to submit | No application form; requests can be sent to contact |
| Deadlines | Grants paid in december |
| Restrictions | Organizations in the ligonier valley area |
What Summit Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $71,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ligonier Valley Fire Companies | General operating | $10,000 |
| Valley Youth Network | General operating | $8,000 |
| Ligonier Valley School District Foundati | General operating | $8,000 |
| Holy Trinity Church | General operating | $8,000 |
| Ligonier Valley Library | General operating | $7,000 |
| Ligonier Valley Memorial Association | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ligonier Valley Meals on Wheels | General operating | $5,000 |
| Valley School of Ligonier | General operating | $4,000 |
| YMCA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Latrobe Foundation Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
| Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art | General operating | $2,500 |
| Fort Ligonier Association | General operating | $2,000 |
| Loyalhanna Watershed Association | General operating | $2,000 |
| Ligonier Borough Shade Tree Commission | General operating | $2,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy | General operating | $1,000 |
| East Liberty Family Health Care Center I | General operating | $1,000 |
| Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable Foundat | General operating | $1,000 |
| Ligonier Valley Historical Society | General operating | $1,000 |
| Ligonier Valley Rail Road Association | General operating | $1,000 |
| Swann Special Care Center | General operating | $1,000 |
| City of Pendleton Pioneer Park | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Zan McKenna Rich
- Marion Warzel
Questions people ask
Does Summit Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grants paid in december.
How much does Summit Foundation give?
$76,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Summit Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Zan McKenna Rich (Chairman) and Marion Warzel (Trustee).
What does Summit Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.