The Summit Family a Washington Foundation
Historical FunderMercer Island, Washington · EIN 91-6488392 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $300.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAMES A HIRSHFIELD OR ROBERT J ERIC |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 637, MERCER ISLAND WA 980400637 |
| Phone | 2067476656 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING, SHOWING HOW MUCH IS NEEDED, WHEN, AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE |
| Deadlines | AT LEAST 180 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF DESIRED FUNDING |
| Restrictions | PREFERRED - ORGS SUPPORTING PRIVATE EDUCATION, OR PERFORMING ABUSE-PREVENTATIVE OR REHAB SOCIAL SERVICES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
39% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Parkinson Disease Assn | Seattle, WA | Preventative healthcare | $15,000 |
| Hopelink | Redmond, WA | Social services | $1,200 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | Dublin, OH | Social services | $500 |
| American Red Cross - King County Wa | Seattle, WA | Social services | $400 |
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | Social services | $300 |
| Sophia Way the | Bellevue, WA | Preventitive social services | $300 |
| Lifewire | Bellevue, WA | Social services | $300 |
| Washington Women in Need | Bellevue, WA | Social services | $300 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Mercer Island | Mercer Island, WA | Education | $200 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Seattle, WA | Social services | $200 |
| Evergreen Health Foundation Hospice Care | Wailuku, HI | Social services | $200 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | Medina, WA | Social services | $200 |
| American Heart Association | Seattle, WA | Preventative healthcare | $200 |
| Childhaven Broadway Center | Seattle, WA | Social services | $200 |
| Children's Justice Center of Maui | Wailuku, HI | Social services | $200 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Washington, DC | Social services | $200 |
| Maui Food Bank | Wailuku, HI | Social services | $200 |
| Northwest Harvest | Seattle, WA | Social services | $200 |
| Parkview Services | Seattle, WA | Social services | $200 |
| Uplift Norwest (Nee Millionaire Club Charity) | Seattle, WA | Social services | $200 |
| Women Helping Women | Wailuku, HI | Social services | $200 |
| Yes - Youth Eastside Services | Bellevue, WA | Social services | $200 |
| Akin | Portland, OR | Social services | $100 |
| Mercy Corps | Portland, OR | Social services | $100 |
| Salvation Army | Seattle, WA | Social services | $100 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Social services | $100 |
| United Services Organizations Inc (Uso) | Washington, DC | Social services | $100 |
| Wounded Warriors | Jacksonville, FL | Social services | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,700 | 28 |
| 2023 | $242,240 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349107538
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6488392
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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