Summit Membership
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Frequently Asked Questions
Memberships are good for one (1) year from the first payment date. There is a 30-day grace period to allow for late renewals. Your thank you letter will show your membership expiration date.
Yes! We will send you a tax receipt in January stating your total contributions from the previous year. Your amount of deduction is the total contribution minus the fair market value of any thank-you gifts you received during that calendar year. You may want to consult your tax preparer for more direction.
To give a gift membership, fill out the form with your personal information, and put the recipients personal information in the "Comments" section. Be sure to include their name, mailing address, email and phone number.
Lump sum charges are done approximately once a week. For installments, it takes 2-4 weeks from the time we receive your membership form for your first payment to be charged to your credit/debit card. We run installments on or around the 15th of each month.
We will run “follow up” charges at the end of the month, to catch any credit card updates, and keep payments current.
If you need to change your payment information, contact michelle@thesummit.fm or call 330-761-3187 to update your payment.
ACH or EFT payments are withdrawn directly from your checking account. When you use this method, the Summit FM does not incur any financial charges. When using a credit or debit card, we are charged approximately 3% per transaction for processing.
Premiums will be mailed upon receipt of first payment, whether in full or installments. If you are paying by check, your premiums will be mailed out after your check has been received and deposited.
You can upgrade your financial commitment at any time by calling 330-761-3187, or by emailing Michelle Charles at michelle@thesummit.fm. You will also have the opportunity to upgrade your contribution amount each year when you receive your membership renewal letter.
Yes. Typically the matching form is processed following your lump sum payment, or final installment of the calendar year. Most companies handle matching gifts through their HR department, and some companies have the forms online as well. Please be sure to send us your Matching Gift form as soon as possible. Be sure to indicate the full amount of your contribution on the form, not each individual payment amount.
Just like a regular membership, you designate the amount you want to contribute, either by a yearly lump sum or monthly installments. Installments start with a minimum of $10 per month, which can be taken out of your checking account or charged on your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. Then choose the Sustaining Membership option. Your membership will remain in effect until you notify us that you would like it to end.
A Sustaining Summit Membership is easy and convenient, and helps provide The Summit with a stable source of income, that allows us to plan for the future.
To become a Sustaining Summit Member, visit our online membership page, and be sure to check the Sustaining Membership box.
To stop your Sustaining Membership, simply call 330-761-3187, or send us a request in writing. DO NOT notify your bank or credit union directly. They will often charge you for these services, while The Summit will do it at no charge.
Yes! You can text SUMMIT to 28-950 to quickly and easily make a donation any time you feel inspired. You can also donate your vehicle and receive member benefits!
Have a question that’s not been answered?
Contact Michelle Charles at 330-761-3187, or michelle@thesummit.fm.
Or write to us at: 309 Woolf Ave., Akron, OH, 44312
