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Summit Foundation

To further the kingdom of god by supporting beneficiary organizations.

Charlotte, NC EIN 300595477 · IRS
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Summit Foundation

Summit Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in CHARLOTTE, United States. Annual revenue: $100K. EIN: 300595477.

Founded
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2010

Mission

To further the kingdom of god by supporting beneficiary organizations.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Summit Foundation is a registered religion nonprofit based in Charlotte, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 300595477. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for religion charities in United States. The organization reports $447M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Summit Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 92/100.

Summit Foundation is located in Charlotte, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, Summit Foundation has $447M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Summit Foundation is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $447M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Summit Foundation. 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.

Summit Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Summit Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Summit Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in CHARLOTTE, United States. Annual revenue: $100K. EIN: 300595477. Summit Foundation is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Summit Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $447M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Summit Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Summit Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300595477, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

FR
Fred Ely
Secretary, Treasurer

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

FR
Fred E••
SECRETARY & TREASURER
RE
Rene P••••••
PRESIDENT & Director
RO
Ronald W•••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$104.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$447.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Summit Foundation This page 66 $447.1 million -
Rebuilt Parish Inc 93 $1.6 million 98%
Behind the Scenes 93 $56,843 100%
Arch Ministries 93 $209,863 100%
Episcopal Peace Fellowship 93 $90,128 100%
Art of Family Living 93 $276,279 90%
Willow Christian Academy 93 $369,642 89%
Global Baptist Training Foundation Inc 90 $786,135 100%
Best Missions Inc 90 $229,194 100%

Sources and verification

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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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Summit Foundation

What is Summit Foundation?
Summit Foundation is a religion organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Charlotte, United States. Summit Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in CHARLOTTE, United States. Annual revenue: $100K. EIN: 300595477.
When was Summit Foundation founded?
Summit Foundation was founded in 2009.
Who leads Summit Foundation?
Fred Ely serves as Secretary, Treasurer.
Where is Summit Foundation located?
Headquartered in Charlotte, United States.
What is Summit Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Summit Foundation trustworthy?
Summit Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 300595477.