The Summit Fund

Make an Annual Impact

The Summit Fund is the most valuable source of unrestricted support for the school’s annual operating budget. The annual fund gives the school the flexibility to ensure and enhance the Summit experience for every student, faculty, staff, and community member. Tuition does not cover the full cost of a Summit education, and these funds cover the difference. We seek 100% participation among our community.

During the month of October, The Summit will challenge the parent community to reach 100% participation in The Summit Fund. The five-week Parent Participation Challenge reminders families that every gift, no matter the amount, makes an impact.   In March 2025, we encourage all alumni and friends to participate in One Day, All Knights Giving Day. There are many other great ways for our community members to make an investment in The Summit.  

In 2025, The Summit will celebrate its 135th anniversary. Through the generosity and support from parents, alumni, and friends, The Summit has remained grounded in the mission to educate leaders of character who will value and improve the world they inherit. The tradition and legacy continue with your support of The Summit Fund. 

Thank you! 
Bailey Bundy 
Development Director

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Your Gift Makes an Impact

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Area of Greatest Need:
The Summit Fund gives the school the flexibility to ensure and enhance The Summit experience for every student, faculty, staff and community member.

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Five Pillars:
Gifts support all five pillars of The Summit experience – spiritual, academic, physical, social and artistic.

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Technology:
Providing support to purchase new equipment, software for classroom instruction and enhanced security systems.

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Campus Beautification:
Gifts support efforts to enhance the beautiful landscape on our 24-acre main campus or 16-acre Athletic complex.

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Mission & Hallmarks:
Gifts support educational programs and the Notre Dame  hallmarks that expand our  understanding of global diversity and celebrate the richness of that heritage.

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Faculty/Staff Support:
Gifts support faculty and staff retention, recruitment and professional development efforts.

Rich Wilson Leaders of Character Society

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The Rich Wilson Leaders of Character Society is the flagship organization within The Summit Fund which recognizes gifts of $1,000 or more. Donors in The Rich Wilson Leaders of Character Society will be invited to the annual donor appreciation event in the fall. All Summit community members are invited to invest in the success of our school each year. The Summit’s fiscal year operates from July 1 through June 30.  

Giving Circles Gift Amount
Saint Julie’s Circle  $50,000 + 
1890 Circle  $25,000-$49,999 
Sister Julia and Sister Louise’s Circle  $20,000-$24,999 
Grandin Circle  $15,000-$19,999 
Trustee’s Circle  $10,000-$14,999 
Head of School’s Circle  $5,000-$9,999 
Director’s Circle  $2,500-$4,999 
Five Pillars Circle  $1,000-$2,499 
Silver Knights Circle 
(For Alumni, 11-15 years post-graduation) 		 $500+ 
Graduates of the Last Decade 
(For Alumni, 1-10 years post-graduation) 		 $250+ 
   

Ways to Give