The Summit Foundation recently hit a milestone. The nonprofit has officially contributed more than $53 million to the community over the past 40 years. In 2023, the foundation donated $1.8 million to 98 nonprofit organizations.
When Javier Gaspar Gutierrez was first notified he was nominated for the Outstanding Volunteer for the Summit Foundation Philanthropy Awards, he “didn’t want it.” Gutierrez is known for his cheerfulness, diligence and his humility .