Summit Future Foundation

What Summit Future Foundation does

Summit Future Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2018 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with a secondary facility (the Summit Social Center) in Gladstone, Missouri. It serves youth and young adults with developmental disabilities and their families across the Kansas City metropolitan area, delivering person-centered programs that span individualized daily-living supports, community engagement and social/recreational groups, transition planning (the signature Watch Me Thrive program for ages 16–22), supported employment, summer programs, parent mentoring, transportation, and the What's Next Workshop caregiver education event. The organization is not a technology company; its core technology is a portfolio of human-delivered service programs supported by standard nonprofit tooling (Squarespace website, DonorView donations, social media, email newsletter), with no proprietary platform, app, or AI/ML components disclosed.

The business model is a hybrid of recurring government service contracts and nonprofit fundraising. Approximately three revenue streams are contract-based: Medicaid waiver funding and Family Flexible Assistance Program payments routed through Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Developmental Disabilities and the Kansas City Regional Office, plus Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation contracts for supported employment. Two streams are donation-based: individual and corporate donations (including the Friends of SFF monthly and annual giving tiers) and annual sponsorships ($500–$7,500). A fifth stream consists of special-event fundraising via the Capture the Future Annual Gala and Bourbon and Bogeys golf and bourbon tasting event. Private-pay program fees for summer programming are unit-priced ($74.50/day for half-day and $174/day for full-day). GTM is largely direct-to-consumer via self-referral and case-manager referrals, with employer outreach for supported-employment placements and workplace inclusion consulting. The organization employs approximately 7 staff plus contracted direct-support personnel and maintains a board of directors led by President Clint Robinson.

Name

Summit Future Foundation

Legal name

Summit Future Foundation

Website

https://summitfuturefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Summit Future Foundation is a Kansas City-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports youth and young adults with developmental disabilities through person-centered programs including individualized supports, community engagement, transition planning, and supported employment, funded primarily by Missouri Medicaid waivers and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), College Readiness & Disability Services Transition Support (EDAKANAB), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Supported employment programs
• Developmental disability services
• Community engagement programs
• Transition planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Medicaid Waivers): As a contracted provider through Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Developmental Disabilities, programs are funded through Medicaid waivers, Family Flexible Assistance Program (FFAP), and County Support Board funding.
2. State Contracts: Contracted provider with Missouri Department of Mental Health and Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation for supported employment and other disability services.
3. Individual and Corporate Donations: Donations from individuals and corporations support program expenses, community outings, and educational resources. Friends of SFF annual giving at $500+ level and monthly donations.
4. Annual Sponsorships: Annual sponsorship program with tiers from $500 to $7,500, providing VIP access to events and recognition across marketing materials.
5. Special Event Fundraising: Revenue from Capture the Future Annual Gala and Bourbon and Bogeys event including ticket sales, auction items, and sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Summit Future Foundation provides person-centered programs and services for youth and young adults with developmental disabilities in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Core offerings include Individualized Supports (daily living skills training), Community Engagement Services (social and recreational groups), Watch Me Thrive Transition Services, and Supported Employment, supplemented by seasonal Summer Programs, parent mentoring, transportation services, and the What's Next Workshop.

Product overview

Summit Future Foundation is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of person-centered support programs and services for youth and young adults with developmental disabilities. The organization operates as a single integrated service platform with multiple interconnected programs including: Individualized Supports (daily living skills training), Community Engagement Services (seven social and recreational groups including Peer to Peer After School Social Club, Saturday Socials, Young Adult Connections, Gal Pals, Teams Tuesday, and seasonal Summer Social Squad), Watch Me Thrive Transition Services (signature transition planning program), Supported Employment (competitive integrated employment services), Summer Programs (Teen Life Skills Group, Summer Social Squad, Summer Work Experience), What's Next Workshop (parent/caregiver education), Transition Planning Parent Mentoring (six-part family series), and Transportation Services. The organization also hosts fundraising events including the annual Capture the Future Gala and Bourbon and Bogeys golf event. Programs are provided through the Summit Social Center and are funded via Medicaid Waivers, Family Flexible Assistance Program, Missouri Department of Mental Health, and private donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individualized Supports Program assisting individuals in increasing personal independence for daily routines in their home and community, focusing on daily living skills, self-care, home management, meal preparation, budgeting, and community access through public transportation.
• Community Engagement Services Community-based social and leisure programs providing youth and young adults with developmental disabilities opportunities for inclusive social connections and recreational participation through multiple social groups.
• Watch Me Thrive Transition Services Signature transition planning program supporting youth ages 16-22 and their families in planning for life after school-based services, combining career planning, employment readiness through work-based learning experiences, and tactical transition plan development.
• Supported Employment Employment programs helping youth and young adults ages 16+ obtain and maintain competitive integrated employment through career pathway exploration, employer partnerships, application assistance, job coaching, and ongoing follow-along support.
• Summer Programs Summer session programs running June-August offering Teen Life Skills Group, Summer Social Squad, and Summer Work Experience for skill development, social engagement, and work readiness.
• What's Next Workshop

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased independence in daily living skills, community engagement, and employment outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, strategic and minor.

• Missouri Talent PathwayscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2023Professional development and registered apprentice program for direct support professionals. One of 15 organizations statewide participating. Goal to increase staff retention, gain national best practice skills, and improve individual outcomes.
• City of Kansas CityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2022Partnership on Model Employer Initiative to increase inclusion of persons with disabilities in city workforce. Supporting recruitment, hiring, and retention through policy development. City became second in nation to adopt inclusive hiring practices.
• Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Developmental DisabilitiescoreOthersContracted provider through DMH Division of Developmental Disabilities. Programs funded by Medicaid Waivers and/or Family Flexible Assistance Program (FFAP).
• Missouri Vocational RehabilitationcoreOthersContracted provider with Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation. Shared mission of supporting persons with disabilities to obtain and maintain quality employment. Partnership increases served individuals and enhances outreach to transition-aged youth.
• Kansas City Regional OfficecoreOthersContracted provider through Kansas City Regional Office for Family Flexible Assistance Program and waiver funding services.
• Missouri Employment FirststrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide community of practice and technical assistance firm dedicated to advancing community employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Missouri.
• What's Next Workshop Collaborating PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners for workshop: Center for Human Services - Kansas City, Missouri Inclusive Housing, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, University of Missouri Pre-Employment Training Services, Hulme Resources, Visioneers Disability Navigation, Northwestern Mutual, SafeinHome
• KC RoyalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployment partner providing supported employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Mimi's PantryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployment partner; Executive Director publicly endorsed inclusive hiring practices based on positive experience.
• HyVeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployment partner for supported employment program.
• Summit Behavioral ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole Sponsor + Play Sponsor for Bourbon and Bogeys 2026 event.
• WachterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond Signature Sponsor for Capture the Future Gala 2026.
• IFS AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond Signature Sponsor for Capture the Future Gala 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Large diversified home and community-based services provider offering supported employment and behavioral health for people with developmental disabilities. Operates at much greater scale across multiple states.
• Sevita Health (The MENTOR Network): National provider of home- and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including supported employment. Comparable mission and population, much larger scale.
• Mosaic: National nonprofit providing supported employment, day services, and residential supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable mission but operates across many states.

Direct peers

• Easterseals Midwest: Large nonprofit providing disability services including supported employment, community living, and transition services across Missouri. Directly comparable to SFF in mission and service mix but operates at significantly greater scale.
• The Whole Person: Kansas City-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities through independent living, employment, and community engagement programs. Directly competes with SFF in the same metro with overlapping supported-employment and transition offerings.
• Inclusion Connections: Kansas City-area nonprofit providing day services, employment supports, and community engagement for adults with developmental disabilities. Closely mirrors SFF's program mix in the same geography.
• AbilityKC: Kansas City-based nonprofit providing employment, community, and therapy services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Closely comparable to SFF in geography and service portfolio.

Others

• Missouri Vocational Enterprises: State-agency vocational rehabilitation program that contracts with providers like SFF. Functions as both a partner and adjacent ecosystem player in the same service delivery system.

Regional players

• Platte County Board of Services: County-based provider of developmental disability services in the Kansas City region, including supported employment and community living programs. Operates in the same metro as SFF with overlapping service lines.
• JobSource (St. Louis Arc / Starkloff Disability Institute ecosystem): Disability employment services provider in Missouri serving individuals with disabilities through job placement, coaching, and employer engagement. Comparable supported-employment focus but based in St. Louis rather than Kansas City.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/summitfuturefoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/summit-future-foundation

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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