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Summit Future Foundation

EIN 83-3005164 · Kansas City, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 95 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

We empower youth and young adults who experience a developmental disability in leading a meaningful and inclusive life by providing high quality and person centered support and services to the persaon and thier family.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
34
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$80,894, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 95 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $235,487 spent. Individualized Supports- For those who are interested in supporting their child in gaining the personal skills they need to live their most independent life possible our skill development programs are provided in the home, and in the community, by one of our highly trained support professionals, and focuses on skill acquisition, to assist their child in achieving maximum independence in the home and community-based settings. We saw 55 individuals increase their personal independence in 2024.
  2. $213,883 spent. Supported Employment - Summit Future Foundation provides customized employment training services to individuals 16+. Participants will learn vital job readiness skills. Additionally, our supported employment programs assist individuals in seeking employment, obtaining employment and provide ongoing job coaching support to facilitate successful employment. During 2024, 9 individuals were Assisted in career exploration and discovery, 8 Supported in obtaining new employment, 17 Maintaining employment)
  3. $201,282 spent. Community Engagement Services - designed to meet the unique social and emotional needs of the individuals we serve and promote growth in interpersonal skills through participating in community-based leisure activities. In 2024, 65 individuals participated in our various social and community engagement groups.
  4. $46,506 spent. Watch Me Thrive - designed to support transition aged youth between the ages of 14-21 to develop employment readiness skills needed to enter the workforce after aging out of school-based services. In addition, Watch Me Thrive supports families in preparing for their childs future by providing comprehensive training and technical assistance. During 2024, 18 teens were supported in gaining work readiness skills and 60 families were guided in the process of creating an actionable transition plan for their child.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Summit Foundation (Charlotte, NC), EIN 30-0595477. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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