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The Summit Foundation Awards $577,000 in 2015 Spring GrantsAt its June meeting, The Summit Foundation Board of Trustees approved $577,641 in grants to 53 nonprofit organizations operating in Summit, Park, Lake and Grand Counties. These grants were among the $2.2 million in distributions recognized at the June 30th Grant and Scholarship Awards reception held at Copper Conference Center. This year grant distributions were $26,000 over the grants awarded in the Spring 2014 grant cycle. In addition, nine more nonprofit organizations received funding than during the Spring 2014 awards. With these grant awards, The Summit Foundation has now provided $22 million in grant and scholarship funds since its inception in 1984.

Among the Spring 2015 allocations, Vail Resorts EpicPromise partnered with The Summit Foundation on three nonprofit grant awards for a total of $78,000. These grant awards were chosen by Vail Resorts based on their impact on both local youth and our local environment.

This was the first grant cycle that The Summit Foundation awarded funding based on areas of impact. The Foundation’s impact areas are the result of a year-long process to ultimately grant smarter and to better quantify the impact of its grants.

A list of the nonprofit organizations receiving grant awards is recognized on the next page.

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Jeanne Bistranin: Executive Director Kasey Provorse: Director of Development Elisabeth Lawrence: Events and Marketing Coordinator Terri Johnson: Database and Accounting AdministratorMegan Nuttelman: Program Officer

Phone: 970 453 5970 Fax: 970 453 1423 summitfoundation.org sumfound@summitfoundation.org

Post Office Box 4000 103 South Harris Street Breckenridge, Colorado 80424

Create Bright Futures For Children and Youth: $309,600 AwardedFocus: To nurture and prepare children and youth (ages 0-18) to succeed in education and life.

Boys & Girls Club of South Park: General operating support.

Bristlecone Montessori School: Scholarships and financial aid.

Carriage House Early Learning Center: LED lighting conversion and other equipment.

The Cycle Effect: Programming support, equipment.

Early Intervention Colorado: Mental health crisis services for families, speech therapy play group, and respite.

Far View Horse Rescue: Construction of new riding arena. Summer youth program and hay feeding containers.

Girl Scouts of Colorado, Mountain Communities: Leadership and teambuilding for local Girl Scouts.

Girls on the Run of Western Colorado: Partnership grant with Vail Resorts EpicPromise for the first annual Girls on the Run 5K in Summit County.

Lake County Full Circle: Youth mentor dream project.

Little Red Schoolhouse: Outdoor materials, planning time for teachers, and building improvements.

Mountain Top Children’s Museum: Scholarships, day camp program, and outreach programs.

Summit County Youth Baseball and Softball: Scholarships, player uniforms and facility improvements.

Summit Nordic Ski Club: Athlete recruitment, retention and scholarship support.

Summit School District Pre-Collegiate Program: Program coordinators and textbook stipends for CMC mentoring program. Laptops for students.

Summit School District Preschool Program: Partnership grant with Vail Resorts EpicPromise for tuition assistance for low-income families.

Summit Velo: Scholarship, coaching, and equipment.

Summit Youth Hockey: Scholarships, equipment, and ice time.

Swan Center Outreach: Leadership and Sustainability with Horses program. Team Breckenridge Sports Club: Hill space fees, scholarships and program operations.

Team Summit: Need-based scholarships, The Summit Foundation Cup Series, equipment and van.

Team Breckenridge Sports Club: Scholarships, hill space, competition travel, and equipment.

Team Summit: Scholarships, Summit Cup race series, competition panels and bibs.

Encourage Community Engagement and Enrichment: $37,041 AwardedFocus: To encourage diverse artistic and cultural programs, especially among youth and underserved audiences.

Breckenridge Film Festival: Year-round film offerings.

Breckenridge Heritage Alliance: “Our History Matters” student outreach program and archive facility.

Friends of the Summit County Libraries: Website updates.

Lake County School District: Musical instrument purchase and replacement.

Summit Historical Society: Restoration of the 1883 Dillon schoolhouse.

Summit Music and Arts: Artist in Residence/Composer at Summit Middle School.

Promote Environmental Stewardship: $36,000 AwardedFocus: To invest in the environment and protection/preservation of natural resources.

Blue River Watershed Group: Annual Headwaters Hops Fest.

Cloud City Conservation Center: Recycling program.

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative: Partnership grant with Vail Resorts EpicPromise for Quandary Peak trail stewardship projects and Leave No Trace education program.

Colorado Headwaters Land Trust: Educational outreach and conservation efforts.

Friends of the Dillon Ranger District: Volunteer and youth stewardship projects.

Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative: High altitude conservation, habitat and trail restoration.

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado: Outdoor stewardship projects in and adjacent to Summit County.

Foster Healthy and Safe Communities: $171,000 AwardedFocus: To assist people of all ages to live healthy, safe and independent lives through high quality health and human services programs. Bristlecone Foundation: Grief counseling and support. Hospice volunteer training.

Domus Pacis Family Respite: Food for the Families Friday.

Grand County Rural Health Network: Patient navigation program for Kremmling residents.

Heart of the Mountains Hospice: Program support.

Horizons Specialized Services: Assistance with vehicle for counselors and therapists to travel from Granby to Kremmling.

League for Animals & People of the Summit: Spay/Neuter Assistance programs.

South Park Food Bank: Improve the health and nutrition of clients.

St. Vincent Hospital Foundation: New ambulance and ambulance equipment.

Summit Community Care Clinic: Summit School District school-based health centers.

Timberline Adult Day Services: General operating support.

Create Vital and Thriving Adult Communities: $24,000 AwardedFocus: To support high quality and innovative education and enrichment opportunities for adults (ages 19+).

Outdoor Mindset: Adventure scholarships, program expansion in Summit County.

Summit County Community and Senior Center: Nutrition, care management and medical transportation.

The Summit Foundation Partnership with Vail Resorts EpicPromise: $78,000(These grants are included in the previous descriptions and awarded amounts.)

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative: Quandary Peak trail stewardship projects and Leave No Trace education program.

Girls on the Run of Western Colorado: First annual Girls on the Run 5K in Summit County.

Summit School District Preschool Program: Tuition assistance for low-income families.

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John Buhler, C.O.O. of Breckenridge Ski Resort.

The 21st Annual Summit County Parade of Homes Hosted by Summit County Builders AssociationContinuing to Benefit The Summit Foundation

Board of Trustee ProfileJohn Buhler

Join The Summit Foundation in touring 17 of this year’s best homes at the 21st Annual Summit County Parade of Homes. Scheduled for the weekends of September 19-20 and September 26-27, the tour includes new construction and remodels. Homes are located in Breckenridge, Frisco, Keystone, and Silverthorne.

This Summit County event has become one of the state’s premier home tours, with homes open each weekend day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The $15 admission fee is valid for all four days and allows ticket holders to tour the homes at their leisure.

The Summit Foundation will be staffing multiple homes throughout Summit County and seeks volunteer assistance at these homes. Attendance is expected to run about 4,500 over the two weekends and ticket sellers are needed to staff homes in three hour shifts. To donate a few hours of your time, please contact Elisabeth Lawrence, The Summit Foundation’s Events and Marketing Coordinator at 970.453.5970 or tsfevents@summitfoundation.org. Volunteers are provided free entry to all Parade homes. This is a great opportunity to tour the latest in home design while assisting The Summit Foundation. Last year’s Parade was a record-setting event and raised over $31,000 for The Summit Foundation.

John Buhler simply feels lucky to be a part of such a great and giving community, which he feels is epitomized by The Summit Foundation. As a Trustee for The Summit Foundation since 2012, John likes to focus on how The Summit Foundation enriches organizations and individuals across our community and feels honored to support such important work.

John began his career in the ski industry at Mountain High and Bear Mountain in California in 1980. His family moved to Breckenridge 21 years ago when he began his tenure with Vail Resorts in 1994 at the Breckenridge Ski Resort, starting as Ski School Manager, then as Assistant Director,

Director and Director of Skier Services, ultimately leading 1,100 employees. In 2010, John became General Manager of Keystone Resort and was named C.O.O. in 2013.

This past summer, John had the privilege of returning to Breckenridge Ski Resort, to now serve as its C.O.O. John’s career success can be attributed towards his passion for the industry and community, and that is what inspires him toward excellence.

John is married to Kerry, who has worked at Upper Blue Elementary School in Breckenridge since it opened in 1996; and has spent the last 14 years as Principal. He and his wife have twin daughters who have both returned to Summit County after receiving their degrees. Their daughter Sarah has followed in her mother’s footsteps and is a teacher at Silverthorne Elementary. Shannon is following in John’s footsteps as a Product Sales Manager at Breckenridge Ski Resort, managing multiple offices. The Buhler family is expanding as Sarah was married this past summer and Shannon is now engaged.

John feels proud to serve his community as a Trustee of The Summit Foundation, where he serves on the Finance Committee.

Thanks to Summit County Builders Association for supporting The Summit Foundation by donating the Parade entry fees to The Foundation. Entry tickets may be purchased online through Summit County Builders Association’s website, at Breckenridge and Dillon City Market stores, or at any Bank of the West in Summit County.

Photo courtesy of Crestwood Homes

Built by Crestwood Homes, this Keystone home located on E. Trade Court will be featured on the 2015 Parade of Homes.

In November, the 25th annual celebration of National Philanthropy Day in Summit County will honor outstanding philanthropic and volunteer achievements in ten categories. Celebrated throughout our country, National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the individuals and organizations whose contributions improve the quality of our lives, our communities, and our world.

Sponsored once again by Wells Fargo Bank and Climax Molybdenum, the evening is one of the most emotional and fulfilling events that The Summit Foundation hosts each year. The achievements of both the nominees and winners demonstrate why we all feel so blessed to spend time in Summit County and be a part of the activities of the charitable organizations. Over the past 24 years, 242 individuals, families, community organizations and businesses have been recognized for their generosity and support to our community.

In 2014, Jerry and Laura Dziezdic, Brian Edney, Ben Hull, Sha Miklas, Sue Rodgers, Nubia Sanchez, Ashley Smith, Jeff Westcott, Lee Zimmerman, Lake Dillon Theatre Company and Conexiones were recognized for their exemplary achievements.

Nominations for outstanding board members, citizens, educators, professionals, philanthropists, volunteers, youth, youth mentors, businesses and nonprofit organizations are welcome. Nomination forms are available through The Summit Foundation website, summitfoundation.org or at the office in Breckenridge. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, October 9, 2015.

The recognition event will be held at Beaver Run Resort on Friday, November 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

2015 Philanthropy AwardsNominations Due October 9

The Summit Foundation hosted its 28th annual Breckenridge Grand Vacations Golf Tournament on June 6 and 7 in Breckenridge.

Saturday evening began with a Welcome Party dinner and Calcutta auction hosted by Vail Resorts EpicPromise and was held at The Maggie in Breckenridge. Skyy Vodka provided spirits to enjoy throughout the evening while former Denver Broncos running back, Reggie Rivers, emceed the lively auction. Breckenridge Mayor John Warner hosted a breakfast on Sunday morning prior to the 10 a.m. shotgun start with a four player team scramble format.

All 144 golfers, many from out of state, completed 18 holes of scramble tournament play while competing in near-perfect weather of 65 degrees, sun, and a light breeze at the Breckenridge Golf Club. With a score of 56, the victors were Team Stan Miller, Inc., consisting of: Don Nilsson, Scott Mitchell, Dylan Mitchell, and Tony Harris, all of Breckenridge.

Players enjoyed a delicious on-course BBQ provided by John Daisy of Fatty’s Pizzeria and the Breckenridge Restaurant Association. At the Interval International awards reception, the top five teams were honored with prizes; along with individual prizes for the closest to the pin, most accurate drive and longest putt.

The annual tournament raised a record-setting $110,000 for The Summit Foundation’s grants and scholarship program. The Foundation is thankful to all the team and hole sponsors for their continued support of this long-standing tournament as well as title sponsor Breckenridge Grand Vacations. The Town of Breckenridge and the Breckenridge Golf Club were generous hosts and their staff did a great job of welcoming all our tournament guests.

1st Place: Stan Miller, Inc. (56)Don Nilsson, Scott Mitchell, Dylan Mitchell, Tony Harris

2nd Place: Team Assurance (57)David Suchomski, Doug Suchomski, Josh Knipp, Jake Himmelman

3rd: Place: The Fore Horseman (58)Nick Burns, Lee Littlejohn, Peter Stratil, Justin Feldt

4th Place: Summit County Government (59)Gary Martinez, Marty Ferris, Ryne Scholl, Scott Vargo

5th Place: Breckenridge Grand Vacations (59)Rob Millisor, Mike Dudick, Rick Van Dyke, Nick Doran

Longest Drive: Lori True Longest Putt: Krista Morgan

Most Accurate Drive: Rob Ehlert Closest to the Pin: Ryne Scholl

Breckenridge Grand Vacations Golf Tournament Record-Breaking $110,000 Raised for The Summit Foundation

Photo by Patrick Paden

Team Stan Miller, Inc. was the winner of this year’s Breckenridge Grand Vacations Golf Tournament at the Breckenridge Golf Club.

2014 Philanthropy Award Recipients.

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The Summit Foundation Assets

$619,353

$3,431,848

$1,850,740

$3,927,071

$111,222

Nearly $10 million as of 7/31/15

Operating FundEndowment FundPeaks Society FundRestricted FundsEscrow Accounts

Thanks to generous contributions this year from Breckenridge Grand Vacations and an estate gift from Norman L. Ringhand, which helped to establish the Peaks Society Fund, The Summit Foundation is now recognizing just under $10 million in assets.

THE FOUNDATION’S ASSETS ARE COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNDS:

Operating Fund: Anchored by transferable ski privileges generously provided pro bono by our ski area partners, Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain Resort, and Vail Resorts, the patron pass program earns over $1 million annually which is in turn distributed to our mountain communities through grants and scholarships. Employee giving programs, annual contributions, and fund-raising events also contribute to the earnings in the operating fund.

Endowment Fund: A portion of the Premier Patron Pass Program gifts, as well as general contributions and specific campaigns have enabled the growth of The Summit Foundation’s endowment fund. 3.5 percent of the principal value of the endowment fund is allocated to provide funding for larger, high impact, “legacy” type grants. The three-year grants to the CATCH after school program and the Pre-Collegiate programs in Summit and Lake Counties were funded through this allocation.

Peaks Society Fund: In an effort to use planned gifts to both provide immediate community benefit as well as support the long-term financial health of the organization, The Peaks Society Fund was established as a board-designated endowment fund within The Summit Foundation Endowment Fund. This designation adds immediate community impact to the legacy of those who make planned gifts, particularly when the donor has not communicated to The Summit Foundation a specific intention for their gift.

Designated Funds: Donor Advised Funds comprise more than one-third of The Summit Foundation’s investments and have been established by businesses, individuals and families throughout Summit County. Establishing an advised fund allows donors to make a gift to The Summit Foundation and then remain actively involved in suggesting charitable causes to designate gifts. By creating a donor advised or scholarship fund, a donor receives many benefits similar to those of a private charitable foundation, but without the costs, administrative responsibilities and government reporting requirements.

In addition to donor advised funds, The Summit Foundation administers agency endowment funds, field of interest and dedicated funds for various programs and organizations. These funds provide the opportunity for programs or named organizations to receive annual income from these “endowed” investments, while providing a nest egg for the organization into the future.

Escrow Accounts: A small component of The Foundation’s assets includes serving as the fiscal agent for groups like Summit Biking and Keystone Kares Employee Fund.

All of the funds established with The Summit Foundation are invested and managed in accordance with The Summit Foundation’s investment policies. Investment performance is reviewed quarterly and managed by financial experts and monitored by The Summit Foundation’s Finance and Investment Committee and the Board of Trustees.

For more information on donor advised, scholarship, agency endowment and designated funds, as well as making a planned gift with The Summit Foundation, contact Director of Development Kasey Provorse at 970.453.5970.

The Summit Foundation Reaches $10 Million in Assets

Assets as of 7/31/15

This July, The Summit Foundation awarded $26,500 to 20 college sophomores to assist with their post-secondary education tuition. In order to be eligible for these scholarships these students had to show good standing with their current institution as well as a minimum GPA of 3.0. Each of these students also received scholarships from The Summit Foundation their freshman year and are graduates of Summit High School, South Park High School, and West Grand High School.

Congratulations to the 2015 recipients:

Chris Carpenter Erik De La Cruz Davis Gidney Hannah Hart Michael Magnuson Sabastian Ramos-Seguel Cody VoltMegan Costello Kelby Dyc George Gruber III Megan Heil Cristina Ortiz Dana Rampini Lily WeldonCole Currier Rita Foth Heather Gutekunst Megan Jorgenson Daniel Proctor Micah Svenson

An additional college scholarship was awarded from the Lenzmeier/Williams Advised Fund, a donor advised fund established at The Summit Foundation. Congratulations to Francisco Holquin who received $5,000 for his senior year.

The Summit Foundation Awards College Scholarships Totaling $31,500

The Summit Foundation Assets

$619,353

$3,431,848

$1,850,740

$3,927,071

$111,222

Nearly $10 million as of 7/31/15

Operating FundEndowment FundPeaks Society FundRestricted FundsEscrow Accounts

“Because of my mentor, I have learned about the world and how to be confident and proud of what I do!”

Since 1987, Mountain Mentors has been connecting caring adult volunteer mentors with local Summit County youth ages 8 to 16 with the focus of being a positive role-model for the youth while fostering personal growth.

Through the support of The Foundation, Mountain Mentors is able to offer each youth an annual scholarship from its Scholarship Fund. The fund provides assistance for youth to participate in community-wide youth organizations, clubs, sports, and education activities. In recent years, Mountain Mentors youth have learned snowboarding thorough SOS Outreach, practiced dance at Alpine Dance Academy, attended a Salvation Army camp, learned soccer with High Country Soccer, and attended High Trails Outdoor Education Center. These experiences were only made possible through The Summit Foundation’s generous support of the fund.

Each year, Mountain Mentors reaches over 300 youth through one-on-one mentoring, work force development programs, and prevention programming through partnerships with Summit School District, The Peak School, Town of Frisco, and many other community organizations.

Currently, Mountain Mentors serves 50 youth who are matched with a mentor while supporting a waitlist of 45 youth eagerly awaiting a match.

What does it take to be a successful mentor? No superpowers needed but an interest in youth development, 21 years of age, and a full-time Summit County resident are the requirements to start the application process.

If you are ready to be someone who matters to someone who matters, please call 970.668.9182.

Nonprofit ProfileMountain Mentors

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Mentors

Doug with his mentee Josue who is a student at Summit High School.

In July, nonprofits from Summit County and neighboring communities completed a series of four Impact and Evaluation workshops, offered for free by The Summit Foundation. The series wrapped up with education and hands-on activities on how to create a culture of impact within individual organizations, as well as looking at the overall impact nonprofits make throughout our mountain communities.

Nonprofits were encouraged to look at their core purpose and what they are trying to accomplish, honestly evaluate whether they are accomplishing that core purpose, and take necessary steps to align all activities and programs in order to meet that purpose. Hands-on exercises led the nonprofits to boldly claim the difference they are making, measure that difference with concrete tools, and communicate that difference in an innovative manner to current and potential donors. Each participant also learned to develop their organization’s ‘inarguable value,’ one sentence of ten words or less that describes the impact the organization makes.

Even though the workshops are over, the work of creating a culture of impact in our community has just begun. Beginning with The Summit Foundation’s grant applications this Fall, there will be a shift from outputs, such as simply counting the numbers served, to outcomes — a focus on the overall goal/impact and the steps it takes to get there. The Summit Foundation will analyze the impact that we collectively make and utilize that information to identify ways to best meet the needs of the community. The Summit Foundation is also committed to continuing to bring the nonprofits together to discuss and evaluate their impact, facilitating nonprofits working together, and providing education for nonprofits on a variety of topics.

Creating a Culture of Impact

The Summit Foundation welcomes Megan Nuttelman in its newly created Program Officer position. Nuttelman brings a strong nonprofit and business background to the position, most recently as the Marketing and Development Director at Keystone Science School. She was responsible for obtaining over $1 million annually in support for Keystone Science School through grant applications, individual donations and other fundraising efforts, as well as oversight of their marketing strategies and associated functions.

“We are confident that Megan has the right combination of direct nonprofit experience, relationship building and technical skills required for this position, and we believe she will be a valuable member of our team in working with our nonprofits and developing community partnerships,” said Jeanne Bistranin, Executive Director of The Summit Foundation.

Megan will be working with nonprofit representatives and other community partners to enhance collaborations and continue to identify creative ways to make an impact in the community. The Summit Foundation has a strong focus on collective impact and has recently provided ongoing education for nonprofit leaders to analyze their programs and identify the impact they have on those that they serve.

Nuttelman was an active participant in The Summit Foundation’s recent impact and evaluation workshops, enthusiastically supporting and applying the concepts.

“I’m honored to join such an incredible organization and team,” said Nuttelman. “The Summit Foundation has played an integral role in the success and growth of our community for the last 30 years. I’m looking forward to working with local nonprofits and community leaders to identify needs in our community and collaborating to find solutions.”

Megan can be reached at megan@summitfoundation.org or 970.453.5970.

Program Officer AppointedWelcome Megan Nuttelman

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Fall 2015 Nonprofit Grant Application Deadline is October 21The Summit Foundation’s fall 2015 grant application is now available on The Summit Foundation website. The application submission deadline is Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at noon.

Over the past two years, The Summit Foundation’s Board of Trustees has been working to identify ways the organization can improve its grant-making and better measure the impact of grant allocations. As a result, The Summit Foundation’s funding categories changed this year from Art & Culture, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services, and Sports and Recreation to “Impact Areas” that will Foster Healthy & Safe Communities, Create Bright Futures for Children & Youth, Encourage Community Engagement & Enrichment, Create Thriving Adult Communities, and Promote Environmental Stewardship.

The overall intent is to better quantify the impact of our grants – ultimately to grant smarter. We anticipate this change will enable The Summit Foundation to better demonstrate the impacts of our grants to our donors and the community. It will also be a measure of how well we are performing against our stated mission to improve the quality of life in Summit County and surrounding communities.

In addition to granting smarter, The Foundation is working to make the entire grant process more efficient for applying organizations. This includes launching an online application we anticipate will go live by spring 2016. We are also in the process of reviewing grant guidelines to ensure our objectives are clear and transparent.

Please feel free to contact The Summit Foundation’s Program Officer, Megan Nuttelman, with any questions regarding the application by emailing megan@summitfoundation.org.

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What’s Inside• Over $577,000 Awarded in Spring 2015 Grants

• Board of Trustee Profile: John Buhler

• Summit County Builders Association Hosts Parade of Homes

• $110,000 Raised at Breckenridge Grand Vacations Golf Tournament

• The Summit Foundation Reaches $10 Million in Assets

• College Scholarships Awarded

• Nonprofit Profile: Mountain Mentors

• Program Officer Appointed: Megan Nuttelman

The Summit FoundationVision: The Summit Foundation is recognized at the leading philanthropic organization for Summit County and its neighbors. We are committed to creating ever better mountain communities by providing leadership that results in improving the quality of life for residents and guests.

Calendar of Events

August 10 - September 30 Quack: An Artful Duck Exhibition

September 5 28th Annual Great Rubber Duck Race,

Breckenridge

September 19 & 20, 26 & 27 Summit County Parade of Homes

September 30 Quack Auction Party,

Old Masonic Hall, Breckenridge

October 9 Philanthropy Award Nominations Due

October 21 Fall Grant Application Deadline

November 20 25th Annual Philanthropy Awards, Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge

December 8 Colorado Gives Day