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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 81-1351995

Ssir Cares Inc

A private foundation in Park City, UT. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 73 grants and $238,300 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Sharon Garfield
PO Box 2370 1750 Park Avenue
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 640-4147
[email protected]
Form and materials
Fill out the ssir cares, inc charitable contribution request form. Include: - charity name and contact information - completed form w-9 - relationship of requestor to the organization - purporse of donation - what kind of advertising/signage/recognistion will ssir cares, inc receive - will an event sponsorship include tickets? If yes, how many - amount requested - date contribution is needed by and to whom it is payable
Deadlines
Minimum of 45 days prior to the grant distribution deadline
Restrictions
- in utah, a charitable organization is required to be registered with the utah division of consumer protection before soliciting charitable contributions. - the organization requesting the contribution must be qualified as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. - the recipient is a local community organization in the state of utah. - money donated will be spent in utah. - money donated will directly benefit residents of utah. - money donated will benefit a large number of people. - ssir cares, inc. Receives recognition for its donations.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $238,300

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $14,763

  • Tax year 2024

    $228,508

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $21,462

  • Tax year 2023

    $273,660

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $71,707

  • Tax year 2022

    $89,500

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $190,462

  • Tax year 2021

    $312,350

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $87,393

  • Tax year 2020

    $246,000

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $167,968

  • Tax year 2019

    $233,850

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $116,049

  • Tax year 2018

    $158,977

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $74,568

Grants paid in 2025

73 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Grand County Education FoundationMoab, UT

    To provide a pool of resources for staff & admin to support school sites and let them know that let them know they have the backing of the moab community.

    $7,300
  2. Park City Education FoundationPark City, UT

    Support high-impact programs that advance student achievement

    $7,000
  3. Huntsman Cancer FoundationSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Supporting the educational, research, and health promotion activities of the health sciences center of the university of utah

    $6,500
  4. University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT

    Support local PBS affiliate

    $6,000
  5. HearseeSt George, UT

    Building technology that empowers people who are blind or have low vision to move freely and confidently in the world.

    $6,000
  6. Wasatch Community FoundationHeber City, UT

    Scholarship program

    $5,500
  7. GolfherSaint George, UT

    Empower women to participate confidently in golf. Providing a supportive environment where women can learn, practice and master the game.

    $4,500
  8. Breakthrough T1DNew York, NY

    Support in accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.

    $4,000
  9. Christian CenterPark City, UT

    Providing a variety of social services that suport basic needs.

    $3,500
  10. Community for Childrens JusticePark City, UT

    Support child abuse victims & families

    $3,500
  11. Eats Park CityPark City, UT

    Provide healthy meals for schools

    $3,500
  12. Friends of Summit County Search & Rescue FundPark City, UT

    Rescue & service of residents or visitors that find themselves in distress

    $3,500
  13. Friends of the Utah Avalanche Forecast Center IncSalt Lake City, UT

    Provide avalanche safety and education to the public

    $3,500
  14. Habitat for Humanity of Summit & Wasatch CountiesPark City, UT

    Provide housing for under-served

    $3,500
  15. Holy Cross MinistriesSalt Lake City, UT

    Helping the underserved community's need for health and well-being

    $3,500
  16. Jewish Family ServiceDenver, CO

    Improving the lives of individuals & families with supporing services

    $3,500
  17. Kimball Art CenterPark City, UT

    Promote arts

    $3,500
  18. KPCWPark City, UT

    Promote public radio

    $3,500
  19. Mountain Lands Community Housing TrustPark City, UT

    Provide affordable housing

    $3,500
  20. Mountain Trails FoundationPark City, UT

    Build, maintain and advocate for non-motorized trails in park city and around utah

    $3,500
  21. Nuzzles & CoPeoa, UT

    Protect and provide for animals

    $3,500
  22. Park City Community FoundationPark City, UT

    Support the community

    $3,500
  23. Park City Historical Society & MuseumPark City, UT

    Preserve history

    $3,500
  24. Park City ReadsPark City, UT

    Recognizing, educating & advocating for dyslexic students

    $3,500
  25. Park City Schools Mt Bike TeamPark City, UT

    Coaches hope to develop lifetime cyclists out of young athletes

    $3,500
  26. Park City Tots IncPark City, UT

    Providing high quality, affordable and safe childcare

    $3,500
  27. Paws for LifeHeber City, UT

    Animal rescue

    $3,500
  28. Peace House IncPark City, UT

    Support & dedication to end family violence & abuse

    $3,500
  29. People's Health ClinicPark City, UT

    Provide affordable healthcare

    $3,500
  30. Pretty Sweet FoundationPark City, UT

    Dedicated to making insulin affordable through insulin abroad trips, education, legislation change, events, partnerships & contributions from supporters like you

    $3,500
  31. South Summit Trails FoundationOakley, UT

    To connect communities and increase recreation opportunities for present and future generations.

    $3,500
  32. Summit County ClubhousePark City, UT

    An inclusinve community in which all adults living with a mental health diagnosis achieve potential

    $3,500
  33. Summit Land ConservancyPark City, UT

    Protect and preserve land and water for the benefit of people and nature

    $3,500
  34. Swaner Nature PreserveLogan, UT

    Preserve nature

    $3,500
  35. The Equellness CenterPark City, UT

    Foster personal growth and mental fitness through equine assisted services and wellness programs.

    $3,500
  36. United States Ski & Snowboard Team FoundationPark City, UT

    Support amateur skiing and snowboarding

    $3,500
  37. Utah Olympic Legacy FoundationPark City, UT

    Support active lifestyles

    $3,500
  38. Utah Open Lands Conservation AssociationSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Preserve & protect land for communities & tomorrow's generation

    $3,500
  39. Utah Symphony & OperaSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Connect the community through live music

    $3,500
  40. Weilenmann School of DiscoveryOgden, UT

    Support academic excellence

    $3,500
  41. Youth Sports AlliancePark City, UT

    Support youth sports

    $3,500
  42. Eqyptian Theater Park City PerformancesPark City, UT

    To help preserve its historic structure and provide diverse entertainment, cultural experiences and community involvment.

    $3,500
  43. Mountain Town MusicPark City, UT

    To support and foster live music that strengthens community connection, nurtures human well-being and uplifts the musicians who make the communities vibrant.

    $3,500
  44. Park City OperaPark City, UT

    Revitalizing the opera experience by making the art form accessible and engaging for everyone.

    $3,500
  45. Recycle UtahPark City, UT

    Engage the community in practicing resource conservation through recycling services, education, outreach and advocacy.

    $3,500
  46. Taylor Hagen Memorial IncHolladay, UT

    Suicide prevention

    $3,000
  47. The Canyons School District Education FoundationSandy, UT

    Education

    $3,000
  48. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Research in curing alzheimer's

    $2,500
  49. DonorconnectMurray, UT

    Connecting donors with recipients

    $2,500
  50. Kostopulos Dream FoundationSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Dedicated to improving the quality of life thru education & growth

    $2,500
  51. Make-A-Wish FoundationMurray, UT

    Create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses

    $2,500
  52. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY

    Research to cure, prevent and treat multiple sclerosis

    $2,500
  53. Neighborhood Connection IncSanta Clara, UT

    To fight childhood hunger

    $2,500
  54. Racing for Orphans with Down Syndrome IncProvidence, UT

    To uncover the superpowers of individuals with down syndrome.

    $2,500
  55. Rise IncWoodland, CA

    Provides social services

    $2,500
  56. Saint George Bicycle CollectiveSalt Lake City, UT

    Refurbishes donated bicycles and provides to needy children.

    $2,500
  57. The Road HomeSalt Lake Cty, UT

    To individually assess & serve the homeless & near homeless

    $2,500
  58. Utah Veterans AllianceMurray, UT

    Support veterans

    $2,500
  59. Washington County School District FoundationSt George, UT

    Education

    $2,500
  60. Circles Salt LakeMurray, UT

    Support in building bridges of friendship & community that support individuals & familites on their jouney from surviving to thriving.

    $2,500
  61. Dixie Sunrise Rotary FoundationSt George, UT

    To help transform lives & communities by identifying underserved needs & taking action to empower people with the building blocks for a happy, fulfilling life.

    $2,500
  62. Camp Hobe' IncOgden, UT

    Support program for children being treated for cancer

    $2,000
  63. The Other Side AcademyDenver, CO

    Training school in which students learn pro-social, vocational and life skills allowing them to emerge with a healthy life on "the other side".

    $2,000
  64. Utah Domestic Violence CoalitionSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Mission to end domestic violence in utah through advocacy, education and leadership.

    $2,000
  65. Flutterby IzzyjaneSouth Jordan, UT

    Dedicated to offering hope, comfort & support to greiving families who have experienced unimaginable loss of a stillborn baby.

    $2,000
  66. Utah's Friends of CasaSandy, UT

    To help secure public & private resources that fund the recruitment, training, professional development and recognition of volunteers who advocate for abused & neglected children.

    $2,000
  67. Ronald McDonald HouseSalt Lake City, UT

    To provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families & promote healing when children need healthcare.

    $2,000
  68. Angel Flight WestSanta Monica, CA

    Volunteer pilots provide free medical transportation

    $1,500
  69. Crossroads Urban CenterSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Assist low income families

    $1,500
  70. Fit to RecoverSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Community center that helps people in sobriety connect with one another and seek balance in their lives

    $1,500
  71. Granite Education Foundation IncS Salt Lake, UT

    Reduce barriers to learning and increase access to opportunities for students and educators in the granite school district.

    $1,500
  72. The Children's CenterBethany, OK

    24-HR medical and respiratory care for children

    $1,500
  73. The Christmas Box InternationalS Salt Lake, UT

    Works to prevent child abuse and defend children.

    $1,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education6 grants $25,80016% of the total
  2. Health8 grants $21,50013% of the total
  3. Human services7 grants $21,50013% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation6 grants $18,50011% of the total
  5. Arts and culture5 grants $17,50011% of the total
  6. Environment3 grants $10,5006% of the total
  7. 9 other causes14 grants $47,00029% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Utah65 grants $218,300
  2. Colorado2 grants $5,500
  3. California2 grants $4,000
  4. Maryland1 grant $4,000
  5. Illinois1 grant $2,500
  6. New York1 grant $2,500
  7. Oklahoma1 grant $1,500

Officers, directors and trustees

11 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • David W JohnsonREGISTERED AGENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kathleen MearsDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michelle EastmanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kent PhippenDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Carolyn KirkhamDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sarah McNamaraDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Natalie HerrarraDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kristen BagleyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Justin AltmanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sam AplanalpDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Cody EmeryDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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