Over 68 years of Community Impact

Our Mission

Throughout our 69 years, we have supported over 90 arts, education, health and welfare non-profit organizations. We carefully select our fundraising beneficiaries, recipients and partners to maximize our impact.

Community Giving Fund

In 2023, Summit League established a Community Giving Fund to provide year-round opportunities to non-profits in the areas of arts, education, health and/or welfare, and to respond to emergency needs in Santa Clara County.

For the 2026–2027 Summit League year, Summit League will consider grant requests of $10,000 to $15,000 from local nonprofit organizations. To be eligible, organizations must be located within the Santa Clara Valley.

The Community Giving Grant application process is designed to be simple and straightforward. Applications will be accepted in the fall of 2026, with approved grants funded in the spring of 2027. Grant requests may support a program, project, or capital improvement. All Community Giving grants are subject to approval by a majority vote of Summit League’s Active membership.

Applications will be accepted from September 1 through December 18, 2026. Applications received after the December 18 deadline will not be considered for the 2026–2027 grant cycle and applicants will be encouraged to apply the following Summit League year.

All eligible grant requests will be reviewed and summarized for a membership vote in February 2027. Approved grant funds will be distributed in early spring 2027.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2025-2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS

SUMMIT LEAGUE 2026-2027 COMMUNITY GIVING GRANT APPLICATION

Areas of Focus

Education

Welfare

Health

The Arts

Recipients of our support

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ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT

Pursuit of Excellence

Proceeds of the 2023 Summit League Spring Luncheon supported Pursuit of Excellence-South Bay (POE-South Bay). The mission of POE-South Bay is to provide financial support and mentorship to hard working, academically successful first generation students from low-income families. Each student is paired with a volunteer mentor, often an adult familiar with the major the student has chosen, who will coach the student throughout their college career. The mentor’s guidance and the student’s academic grit, along with scholarship funds from POE-South Bay for the college journey, have made it possible for 78% of participating students to graduate (well above the national average for the same population). 98% of POE-South Bay funds go directly to support student scholarships as this an all-volunteer organization, with no salaries or office expenses.

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Organization Spotlight

Bill Wilson Center

“One of Bill Wilson Center’s Guiding Principles is Collaboration, and thanks to support from Summit League we were able to maintain a continuum of services for homeless youth and families throughout the pandemic,” said BWC’s CEO Sparky Harlan. “The funds raised by Summit League allowed BWC to provide chromebooks, school supplies and internet access for students in our homelessness prevention programs, as well as basic needs such as food and hygiene items. Summit League’s generosity has truly helped us expand services for homeless youth and families throughout Santa Clara County.”

— SPARKY HARLAN, CEO

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Organization Spotlight

Hearts and Minds Activity Center

“The level of support we received from the Summit League was beyond expectation. We are so grateful for the care, love, and support of our mission as well as the very generous donation that will ensure that we have the resources to achieve so many of our goals.”