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A gift to Summit provides a “hand up” to those working to improve their economic security. Because of the generosity of our donors, no student ever pays out-of-pocket to attend.
More Ways to Give
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) can provide you with immediate tax benefits while making your charitable giving easier. Consider demonstrating your support of our mission to equip individuals with the tools they need to change their lives by making a contribution from your DAF.
You can click here to seamlessly donate directly from your fund to Summit Academy OIC.
Helping someone in need is a great way to honor a special person in your life or commemorate milestones. Tribute giving affords you the opportunity to recognize, honor, and celebrate the people and events important to you. You can make a gift in their honor today and the recipient will receive notification from us, sent on your behalf, which can include your personal message.
Your tax-deductible sponsorship of Summit’s Annual Golf Classic & Summer Party or other event is not only a great way to gain visibility for your company and to give back to your community, but it’s also a great way of personally helping provide a pipeline of skilled and diverse labor to regional employers. Contact Erika Hulleman, Director of Annual Giving, at ehulleman@saoic.org or (612) 278-6595 to learn more.
Making a gift to Summit Academy OIC in the form of appreciated stock or mutual funds allows you to have an immediate impact on our work to create opportunity, stability and prosperity in the community, while also possibly paying less in income taxes. We recommend that you consult a tax professional with any specific questions. Contact Erika Hulleman, Director of Annual Giving, at ehulleman@saoic.org or (612) 278-6595 with gift of stock questions or notification that a gift is on the way.
Summit Academy OIC is the perfect place to make a lasting impact on your community! We’ve got a variety of opportunities to suit your schedule, from once-a-week commitments to just a few times each year. The amount of time you spend is up to you! Not only will you learn more about Summit Academy and its mission, but you’ll get to know our students and can positively affect their lives. Volunteer with us!
What Can Your Gift Do?
$125
Will pay for a student to take the GED exam
$275
Provides a construction carpentry program graduate with their own tool kit
$37k
Allows 15 IT students to take the CompTIA+ certification exam
Your Gift Can Change a Life
2025 Annual Report
Thanks to the generous investment of Individuals, government agencies, and funders, individuals across our community accessed training for in-demand careers, gained confidence in their skills, and took meaningful steps toward long-term economic stability.
Inside the report, you’ll see how investment created real-world impact. You’ll hear directly from students and alumni whose journeys toward family-sustaining careers were made possible through access to education, hands-on training, and the encouragement of people who believed in their potential.