Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, the Education Foundation of the Summit is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

The Board of Directors collaborates with school principals and PTA/PTO officers to fund teacher requests that are aligned with the goals of the foundation and the school. School district officials also serve on our committee to help make final decisions.

Our Board of Directors consists of volunteer community members that share the organization’s mission and values. Our board members represent the diverse communities and organizations in Summit County. The full board meets several times a year.  Its executive committee, including all officers, meets frequently to carry out the activities of the foundation.

The Summit Foundation has a long history of supporting education as part of its mission to enhance the quality of life in our communities.  However, the specific mission of the Education Foundation is to support innovation and creativity in public school programs.  The Education Foundation works in partnership with the Summit Foundation to support education in Summit County.

Because we operate using a team of dedicated, passionate, volunteer board members, we are able to keep our administrative costs low. We are able to contribute nearly 100% of funds to teachers and students in the Summit School District.

No, we fund our public school system - the Summit School District. We encourage every member of our diverse community to participate in our programs. If a private school student would like to take advantage of a workshop or event, they are welcome to attend. However, we do not fund programs at private schools.