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Recent News from Summit Foundation


Breckenridge Grand Vacations gives $1 million to The Summit Foundation
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The community foundation raises funds to support nonprofit organizations and students in Summit, Lake, Park and Grand counties, and the gift...more

Philanthropy tour stops in Summit to discuss key issues with nonprofits, local government
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Representatives from 13 local organizations met with 11 funders from various Colorado foundations, trusts, government entities and nonprofits and...more

Jeanne Bistranin is the new executive director of The Summit Foundation
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Bistranin's previously spent 15 years with the Adolph Coors Foundation, in Denver. The private family foundation offers grants to...more

The Summit Foundation announces largest grant cycle increase in its history
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The Great Rubber Duck Race is one of several annual fundraisers for The Summit Foundation. In 2014, all fundraising events were...more

The Summit Foundation announces winners of 24th annual Philanthropy Awards
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The 24th annual Philanthropy Awards on Friday, Nov. 21 celebrated the vital contributions nonprofit organizations and individuals make to...more

Leaving a legacy, Summit Foundation leader reflects as he nears retirement
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After eight years as executive director of the Summit Foundation, Lee Zimmerman, 67, announced he will retire in 2015. He's worked with the board...more

Lee Zimmerman to step down from The Summit Foundation in early 2015
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The foundation's grant application process has been streamlined and simplified under Zimmerman's lead, according to a press release...more

The Summit Foundation awards $550000 to 44 area nonprofits
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At its June meeting, The Summit Foundation Board of Trustees approved $557,636 in grants to 44 nonprofit organizations operating in Summit, Park,...more

The Summit Foundation welcomes three new members to board of trustees
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At its December 2013 board meeting, The Summit Foundation trustees ... the grants and scholarships that The Summit Foundation awards throughout...more

Summit County: 22nd annual Philanthropy Awards honors community members
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The 22nd annual Philanthropy Awards on Friday was an evening of heart-warming celebration as friends, colleagues, community and family members gathered at Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center to...more



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