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Who funds community improvement and capacity building in Utah: 58 foundations, $1.9 million in grants

58 private foundations paid 106 grants totaling $1,911,595 to community improvement and capacity building nonprofits in Utah, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation, with $329,200 in 6 grants.

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Cause
Community improvement and capacity building
Recipients in
Utah
Foundations
58
Grants
106
Total granted
$1,911,595

Foundations that funded community improvement and capacity building in Utah

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles FoundationSalt Lake City, UT6$329,200$250,000Envision UtahFor general project supportapps.irs.gov
Beesley Family FoundationSt George, UT1$320,000$320,000Envision UtahEducationapps.irs.gov
The Julie M and David S Layton FoundatSandy, UT2$260,000$250,000Utah Sports CommissionCash donationapps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationBoston, MA1$150,000$150,000Wasatch Community GardensConstructionapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN3$135,000$100,000EpicenterResilient Housing Initiativeapps.irs.gov
Sorenson Legacy FoundationMidvale, UT5$95,000$35,000Christmas Box InternationalGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family FoundationSandy, UT4$51,000$15,000The Christmas Box InternationalGeneral Financial Supportapps.irs.gov
The Stirling FoundationPleasant Grove, UT1$50,000$50,000Seeds of KatiTo fund an agricultural food security project, creating a sustainable local supply chain and lasting economic self-reliance.apps.irs.gov
Banks Charitable Fdn-NuveenSt Petersburg, FL1$40,000$40,000Salt Lake City Rotary FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy FounDraper, UT2$35,000$20,000The Christmas Box InternationalGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Marriner S Eccles FoundationSalt Lake City, UT3$33,000$20,000Envision UtahEducation projectapps.irs.gov
Ally Charitable FoundationCharlotte, NC2$30,000$20,000Mountain Country Home SolutionsFinancial stability programapps.irs.gov
Palladium FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$30,000$30,000Our Village Community CenterVariousapps.irs.gov
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts IncNew York, NY1$30,000$30,000EpicenterProgram support (over 2 years)apps.irs.gov
Hca Healthcare FoundationNashville, TN1$25,000$25,000Wasatch Community GardensOperational funding requestapps.irs.gov
McCarthey Family FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$25,000$25,000Wasatch Community GardensProgram Fundingapps.irs.gov
The Mark and Kathie Miller FoundationHolladay, UT1$20,000$20,000Envision UtahGeneral Cash Donationapps.irs.gov
The McGuire Family FoundationPark City, UT1$20,000$20,000Center for Economic Opportunity and BelongingTo fulfill the purpose of the foundationapps.irs.gov
Christian V and Lisa D Young Family FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$17,500$17,500Tony Finau FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Joan and Tim Fenton Family FoundationMidvale, UT1$15,000$15,000Christmas Box InternationalGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Serve FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$15,000$15,000Christmas Box InternationalSupport for abused childrenapps.irs.gov
Smartgo FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$15,000$15,000Wasatch Community GardensCommunity garden supportapps.irs.gov
Edwards Lifesciences FoundationIrvine, CA1$10,000$10,000The Christmas Box InternationalChristmas box programsapps.irs.gov
Emma Eccles Jones FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$10,000$10,000Wasatch Community GardensYouth & school garden programapps.irs.gov
SJ and Jessie E Quinney FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$10,000$10,000Wasatch Community GardensGeneral Financial Supportapps.irs.gov
The Colin D Fryer FoundationMoab, UT1$10,000$10,000Moab Solutions IncHomelessapps.irs.gov
The Conru FoundationSeattle, WA1$10,000$10,000WikicharitiesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$10,000$10,000Wasatch Community GardensJob Training Program's Green Teamapps.irs.gov
Thom & Gail Williamsen Family FoundationMurray, UT1$8,000$8,000Christmas Box InternationalGeneral charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Prog Holdings Foundation IncDraper, UT2$7,465$4,465The Center for Economic Opportunity & BelongingGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Making A Difference FoundationMidvale, UT2$6,000$3,500The Christmas Box InternationalOffer transitional housing for youth.apps.irs.gov
Steiner Foundation IncSalt Lake City, UT1$6,000$6,000Wasatch Community GardensVariousapps.irs.gov
Utah Medical Association FoundationMidvale, UT1$6,000$6,000Junior League of Salt Lake CityFunding to support CARE Fair.apps.irs.gov
The Morriss Family FoundationEstes Park, CO2$5,700$4,000Wasatch Advocates for Livable CommunitiesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Alpenglow FoundationAspen, CO1$5,000$5,000Moab SolutionsHomeless resourcesapps.irs.gov
Clark and Christine Ivory FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$5,000$5,000Hope Joy FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Henry S and Patrice Hemingway FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$5,000$5,000Stewardship UtahCharitable contributionsapps.irs.gov
Janet Q Lawson FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$5,000$5,000Wasatch Community GardensGeneral Financial Supportapps.irs.gov
Lightspark FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$5,000$5,000Wasatch Community GardensFood assistanceapps.irs.gov
Moore-Niederman Family Foundation Linda Moore-NiedermanScottsdale, AZ1$5,000$5,000Tony Finau FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL1$5,000$5,000Utah Neighborhood ConnectionHelping hands group grantsapps.irs.gov
WCF FoundationSandy, UT1$5,000$5,000Junior League of Salt Lake City IncTo support women helping women campaignapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA25$3,657$927The Christmas Box InternationalGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Jones Family Charitable FoundationOgden, UT2$3,500$3,000Stewardship UtahGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Nebeker Family FoundationOgden, UT1$3,000$3,000Weber Community FoundationGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Seekwell ServesDraper, UT1$3,000$3,000Utah Asian Chamber of CommerceDonationapps.irs.gov
The May Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$3,000$3,000Moab Solutions IncTo fund Moab Solutions' emergency response activities and community picnic basketsapps.irs.gov
Healthequity Community FoundationDraper, UT1$2,500$2,500Wasatch Community GardensGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Arbutus Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$2,500$2,500Ivins InspiredWind Sculptures permanent display Hwy 91 round-aboutapps.irs.gov
The Steve Mihaylo and Lois Mihaylo FoundationTempe, AZ1$2,500$2,500Tony Finau FoundationAims to empower and inspire youth and their families to discover, develop, ad achieve the best of their gifts through education, wellness, and recreationapps.irs.gov
Gladys and Mildred Tomiak Foundation IncBrooklyn, NY1$2,000$2,000Friends of the Helper AreaGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Kennecott Utah Copper Visitors Center Charitable FoundationSouth Jordan, UT2$2,000$1,500Junior League of Salt Lake City IncGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Beehive Sport and Social FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$1,500$1,500Wasatch Community GardensTo support the mission of empowering people to grow and eat healthy, organic, local food.apps.irs.gov
Ssir Cares IncPark City, UT1$1,500$1,500The Christmas Box InternationalWorks to prevent child abuse and defend children.apps.irs.gov
James Lee Sorenson Family FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$500$500The Christmas Box InternationalServices for abused and neglected childrenapps.irs.gov
Ballard Miller FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$250$250Stewardship UtahGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Gilbane Family FoundationProvidence, RI1$250$250Wasatch Community GardensSocial supportapps.irs.gov
Diane Thatcher Barlow FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$73$73Junior League of Salt Lake CityProgram supportapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Beesley Family FoundationEnvision UtahSalt Lake City, UTEducation$320,000apps.irs.gov
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles FoundationEnvision UtahSalt Lake City, UTFor general project support$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Julie M and David S Layton FoundatUtah Sports CommissionSalt Lake City, UTCash donation$250,000apps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTConstruction$150,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationEpicenterGreen River, UTResilient Housing Initiative$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Stirling FoundationSeeds of KatiSaratoga Springs, UTTo fund an agricultural food security project, creating a sustainable local supply chain and lasting economic self-reliance.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Banks Charitable Fdn-NuveenSalt Lake City Rotary FoundationKaysville, UTGeneral operating$40,000apps.irs.gov
Sorenson Legacy FoundationChristmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts IncEpicenterGreen River, UTProgram support (over 2 years)$30,000apps.irs.gov
Palladium FoundationOur Village Community CenterMoab, UTVarious$30,000apps.irs.gov
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles FoundationJunior League of Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City, UTTo support the league's care fair in 2024-25, providing low-income families the opportunity to receive physicals, immunizations, dental/vision/hearing screenings and follow-up care vouchers$25,000apps.irs.gov
Sorenson Legacy FoundationJunior League of Salt Lake City IncSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$25,000apps.irs.gov
McCarthey Family FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTProgram Funding$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hca Healthcare FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTOperational funding request$25,000apps.irs.gov
The McGuire Family FoundationCenter for Economic Opportunity and BelongingSalt Lake City, UTTo fulfill the purpose of the foundation$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Mark and Kathie Miller FoundationEnvision UtahSalt Lake City, UTGeneral Cash Donation$20,000apps.irs.gov
Marriner S Eccles FoundationEnvision UtahSalt Lake City, UTEducation project$20,000apps.irs.gov
Ally Charitable FoundationMountain Country Home SolutionsOrem, UTFinancial stability program$20,000apps.irs.gov
Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy FounThe Christmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTVolunteer Program$20,000apps.irs.gov
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTTo support wcg's youth and school garden program, specifically for salary support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Christian V and Lisa D Young Family FoundationTony Finau FoundationLehi, UTGeneral operating support$17,500apps.irs.gov
Serve FoundationChristmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTSupport for abused children$15,000apps.irs.gov
Joan and Tim Fenton Family FoundationChristmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles FoundationEpicenterGreen River, UTTo support its program entitled "green river: creative crossroads," helping to increase access to arts and culture in rural utah and green river, encourage greater investment in community$15,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMountain Country Home SolutionsOrem, UTFinancial Stability Program/Affordable Housing Program$15,000apps.irs.gov
Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family FoundationThe Christmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTGeneral Financial Support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Sorenson Legacy FoundationUtah Neighborhood ConnectionOgden, UTGeneral charitable purposes$15,000apps.irs.gov
Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy FounWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Smartgo FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTCommunity garden support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family FoundationWestside CoalitionSalt Lake City, UTGeneral Financial Support$15,000apps.irs.gov
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles FoundationUtah Sports CommissionSalt Lake City, UTFor a sponsorship of the 12th annual governor's "state of sport" awards dinner to be held on april 10, 2024 with special guest john mcenroe$14,200apps.irs.gov
Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTGeneral Financial Support$11,000apps.irs.gov
Sorenson Legacy FoundationEpicenterGreen River, UTGeneral charitable purposes$10,000apps.irs.gov
Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family FoundationFriends of the Helper AreaHelper, UTGeneral Financial Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Colin D Fryer FoundationMoab Solutions IncMoab, UTHomeless$10,000apps.irs.gov
Sorenson Legacy FoundationMountain Country Home SolutionsOrem, UTGeneral charitable purposes$10,000apps.irs.gov
Edwards Lifesciences FoundationThe Christmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTChristmas box programs$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Julie M and David S Layton FoundatUtah Sports CommissionSalt Lake City, UTCash donation$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Mary Alice and Bennett Brown Foundation IncWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTJob Training Program's Green Team$10,000apps.irs.gov
Emma Eccles Jones FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTYouth & school garden program$10,000apps.irs.gov
SJ and Jessie E Quinney FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTGeneral Financial Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ally Charitable FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake Cty, UTGreen team job training program$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Conru FoundationWikicharitiesBountiful, UTGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Thom & Gail Williamsen Family FoundationChristmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purpose$8,000apps.irs.gov
Marriner S Eccles FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTEducation programs$8,000apps.irs.gov
Utah Medical Association FoundationJunior League of Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City, UTFunding to support CARE Fair.$6,000apps.irs.gov
Steiner Foundation IncWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTVarious$6,000apps.irs.gov
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles FoundationFriends of the Helper AreaHelper, UTTo be a silver sponsor of the helper express playground, specifically to help with costs for ada equipment (grant recognition is for the miracle museum)$5,000apps.irs.gov
Clark and Christine Ivory FoundationHope Joy FoundationKaysville, UTGeneral fund$5,000apps.irs.gov
Marriner S Eccles FoundationJunior League of Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City, UTWomen helping women program$5,000apps.irs.gov
WCF FoundationJunior League of Salt Lake City IncSalt Lake City, UTTo support women helping women campaign$5,000apps.irs.gov
Alpenglow FoundationMoab SolutionsMoab, UTHomeless resources$5,000apps.irs.gov
Henry S and Patrice Hemingway FoundationStewardship UtahSalt Lake City, UTCharitable contributions$5,000apps.irs.gov
Moore-Niederman Family Foundation Linda Moore-NiedermanTony Finau FoundationLehi, UTGeneral fund$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationUtah Neighborhood ConnectionOgden, UTHelping hands group grants$5,000apps.irs.gov
Lightspark FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTFood assistance$5,000apps.irs.gov
Janet Q Lawson FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTGeneral Financial Support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Prog Holdings Foundation IncThe Center for Economic Opportunity & BelongingSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$4,465apps.irs.gov
The Morriss Family FoundationWasatch Advocates for Livable CommunitiesSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$4,000apps.irs.gov
Making A Difference FoundationThe Christmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTOffer transitional housing for youth.$3,500apps.irs.gov
The May Family FoundationMoab Solutions IncMoab, UTTo fund Moab Solutions' emergency response activities and community picnic baskets$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Jones Family Charitable FoundationStewardship UtahSouth Salt Lake, UTGeneral fund$3,000apps.irs.gov
Prog Holdings Foundation IncThe Christmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Seekwell ServesUtah Asian Chamber of CommerceSalt Lake City, UTDonation$3,000apps.irs.gov
Nebeker Family FoundationWeber Community FoundationOgden, UTGeneral charitable purposes$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Arbutus Family FoundationIvins InspiredIvins, UTWind Sculptures permanent display Hwy 91 round-about$2,500apps.irs.gov
Making A Difference FoundationJunior League of Salt Lake City IncSalt Lake City, UTAdvance womens leadership through volunteer action and training.$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Steve Mihaylo and Lois Mihaylo FoundationTony Finau FoundationLehi, UTAims to empower and inspire youth and their families to discover, develop, ad achieve the best of their gifts through education, wellness, and recreation$2,500apps.irs.gov
Healthequity Community FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTGeneral operating support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Gladys and Mildred Tomiak Foundation IncFriends of the Helper AreaHelper, UTGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Morriss Family FoundationGlendale Neighborhood CouncilSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$1,700apps.irs.gov
Kennecott Utah Copper Visitors Center Charitable FoundationJunior League of Salt Lake City IncSalt Lake City, UTGeneral Support$1,500apps.irs.gov
Ssir Cares IncThe Christmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTWorks to prevent child abuse and defend children.$1,500apps.irs.gov
Beehive Sport and Social FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTTo support the mission of empowering people to grow and eat healthy, organic, local food.$1,500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Christmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$927apps.irs.gov
Kennecott Utah Copper Visitors Center Charitable FoundationThe Christmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTGeneral Support$500apps.irs.gov
James Lee Sorenson Family FoundationThe Christmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTServices for abused and neglected children$500apps.irs.gov
The Jones Family Charitable FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTGeneral fund$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCherish FamiliesHerriman, UTGeneral support$387apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationUsana True Health FoundationWest Valley City, UTGeneral support$310apps.irs.gov
Ballard Miller FoundationStewardship UtahSouth Salt Lake, UTGeneral support$250apps.irs.gov
The Gilbane Family FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTSocial support$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJunior League of Salt Lake City IncSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$243apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCharity QuestOgden, UTGeneral support$226apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFor Peace IncBluffdale, UTGeneral support$196apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFlaming Gorge Community FoundationManila, UTGeneral support$174apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWasatch Community GardensSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$161apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCharitable Friends of Ashley ValleyVernal, UTGeneral support$154apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJunior League of OgdenOgden, UTGeneral support$151apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRocky Mountain Service Dog ProjectDeweyville, UTGeneral support$139apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCenterville Community FoundationCenterville, UTGeneral support$92apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEpicenterGreen River, UTGeneral support$80apps.irs.gov
Diane Thatcher Barlow FoundationJunior League of Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City, UTProgram support$73apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHeroes Engaging Real Organizations in CharitySalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$55apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEnvision UtahSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$53apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMountain West Militia Booster ClubWest Jordan, UTGeneral support$46apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMagna Families Agencies & Community TogetherMagna, UTGeneral support$45apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHurricane Elementary PtoHurricane, UTGeneral support$44apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSt George Rotary Club Foundation IncSaint George, UTGeneral support$39apps.irs.gov

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