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EIN 73-0792333

Summit Ministries

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
226
City
Manitou Springs
State
Colorado
Year formed
1970
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
Description
Summit Ministries equips young Christian leaders to embrace truth and a biblical worldview through educational retreats and summer programs.
Also known as...
American Christian College
Total revenues
$13,618,758
2023
Total expenses
$13,934,477
2023
Total assets
$16,838,275
2023
Num. employees
226
2023

Program areas at Summit Ministries

Summit Ministries Summer Programs - Educate students ages 16-25 in Christian worldview thinking, preparing them for the battle of ideas that they will face in college and in culture. The two-week in person conferences feature over 60 hours and one-week virtual (through ZOOM) conferences feature over 30 hours of instruction in worldview analysis, Christian apologetics and leadership from a faculty of world-class instructors.
Summit Semester Program - A 12-week Christ-centered academic retreat, located near Pagosa Springs, Colorado, designed for post high school graduates. The retreat prepares young Christian thinkers to address the dichotomy separating faith from reason. Major courses include History of Christian Thought, Christianity and Politics, and English Literature. Minor courses include Philosophy, Art, Theology & the Church, Cultural Apologetics, and Bible Survey.
Curriculum development and sales - published materials to educate students and adults in Christian worldview thinking, preparing them for the battle of ideas that they will face in college and in culture.
Other Programs - Alumni Network, consulting and honorariums, program related rental activity.

Who funds Summit Ministries

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$1,362,345
Upward Bound YouthYouth Development$1,100,000
Price FoundationWorship Support$377,399
...and 39 more grants received totalling $4,320,447

Personnel at Summit Ministries

NameTitleCompensation
Dr. Jeff MyersPresident$344,273
Jeff WoodVice - President of Finance and Administration$226,032
Aaron AtwoodVice President of Advancement$204,188
Jason GrahamVice President of Program Services$168,096
Sinh NguyenDirector of Finance$113,394
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Summit Ministries

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,459,493
Program services$4,317,566
Investment income and dividends$110,230
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$31,837
Net rental income$-378,034
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-260,476
Net income from fundraising events$-416,707
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,469,564
Miscellaneous revenues$285,285
Total revenues$13,618,758

Form 990s for Summit Ministries

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-30990View PDF
2022-122023-05-10990View PDF
2021-122022-05-16990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122020-10-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $1,362,345 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $377,399 from Price Foundation
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $14,000 from Bible Thinker
July 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 12, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianFundraising eventsNational levelEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 207
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Metro area
Colorado Springs, CO
County
El Paso County, CO
Website URL
summit.org/ 
Phone
(719) 685-9103
Facebook page
summitministries 
Twitter profile
@summitmn 
IRS details
EIN
73-0792333
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1970
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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