Summit Center Inc
THE SUMMIT CENTER, INC. IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY NEW YORK STATE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM, …
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The Summit Center is Western New York's leading provider of behavioral health & autism services. Educational programs for children and young adults with autism.
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Mission
The summit center, inc. Is a private, not-for-profit organization approved by new york state to provide educational, therapeutic, and support services to children and young adults with autism, speech delays and disorders, and other conditions that affect development and learning. Through its network or services, summit provides specialized schools, home-based services, respite and recreation, early intervention and preschool programs, and expert consulting. In collaboration with local colleges and universities it conducts applied reserach and trains individuals seeking to work in the area of developmental disabilities.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Summit Center Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1977, it predates 80% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySummit Center Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Getzville, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its EIN is 161095750. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $35M in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Summit Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 161095750. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Summit Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Summit Center Inc is located in Getzville, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years. Its registered address is 150 Stahl Road The Summit Center, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Summit Center Inc has $35M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Summit Center Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $35M in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Summit Center Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Summit Center Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Summit Center is Western New York's leading provider of behavioral health & autism services. Educational programs for children and young adults with autism. Summit Center Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1977.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $35M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Summit Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Summit Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 161095750, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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SUMMIT CENTER INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 68 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1977
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Summit Center Inc
- What is Summit Center Inc?
- Summit Center Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Getzville, United States. The Summit Center is Western New York's leading provider of behavioral health & autism services. Educational programs for children and young adults with autism.
- When was Summit Center Inc founded?
- Summit Center Inc was founded in 1977.
- Who leads Summit Center Inc?
- Stephen R Anderson serves as CEO.
- Where is Summit Center Inc located?
- Headquartered in Getzville, NY, United States.
- What is Summit Center Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Summit Center Inc trustworthy?
- Summit Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Summit Center Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 161095750.
- What is Summit Center Inc's website?
- https://www.thesummitcenter.org