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Cause Philanthropy and grantmakingState Utah134 funders

Foundations that fund philanthropy and grantmaking in Utah

134 private foundations based in Utah with a return in the last two years gave $25.7 million to philanthropy and grantmaking organizations in 218 grants. The median grant was $8,900, and 30 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to philanthropy and grantmaking

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is philanthropy and grantmaking.

  1. Sorenson Legacy FoundationMidvale, UT · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $7,672,667 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. Ryan and Ashley Smith FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $5,080,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. Peery FoundationMidway, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $2,859,719 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. SJ and Jessie E Quinney FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,396,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. Jarvis & Constance Doctorow Family FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,008,673 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. Clark and Christine Ivory FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family FoundationSandy, UT · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $859,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. Janet Q Lawson FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $841,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. DS Weiss Foundation WeissHighland, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $750,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. The Ray and Tye Noorda FoundationLindon, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $625,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. George S and Dolores Dore Eccles FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $599,290 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. Academy Foundation for the FutureDraper, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $407,690 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. The Mark and Kathie Miller FoundationHolladay, UT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $255,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. WCF FoundationSandy, UT · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $177,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. CG Charitable FundSpanish Fork, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $175,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. The Zions Bancorporation FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 13 grants Preselected only $173,881 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. The Call FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $120,797 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. The Steve Young Family FoundationBountiful, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $120,002 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. Cotopaxi FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $111,498 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. BLH FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $85,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. JoAnne L Shrontz Family FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $80,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. The Dell Loy Hansen FoundationLogan, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $60,515 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. Emma Eccles Jones FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. Nancy Eccles and Homer M Hayward Family FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. TCDC FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  26. Klintworth Family FoundationPark City, UT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $45,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  27. Dave Durbano Family FoundationOgden, UT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $40,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  28. Esse Quam Videri FoundationSouth Jordan, UT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  29. In Between Days Foundation IncLehi, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $39,060 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  30. Dave and Wendy Morgan FoundationOgden, UT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  31. Mag FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $34,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  32. The Crawford Family FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  33. Donnell B & Elizabeth D Stewart Education FoundationOgden, UT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  34. Gaddis Usrf (utah Ski Racers)Salt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $29,300 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  35. Dry Creek CharityHolladay, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $28,538 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  36. C Scott & Dorothy E Watkins Charitable FoundationWest Jordan, UT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $28,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  37. The Frances W Burton FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  38. Marriner S Eccles FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  39. Harris H & Amanda P Simmons FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  40. Gunnell Family FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  41. You Are the Heart Murdock Family FoundationWoods Cross, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  42. Robert F Orr Charitable FoundationDraper, UT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $24,720 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  43. Little Stream FoundationHolladay, UT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $23,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  44. The McGuire Family FoundationPark City, UT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $22,637 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  45. Joan and Tim Fenton Family FoundationMidvale, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $22,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  46. Beesley Family FoundationSt George, UT · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $21,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  47. Making A Difference FoundationMidvale, UT · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  48. The Michael & Jacalyn Leavitt FoundationCedar City, UT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $17,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  49. Spencer F and Cleone P Eccles Family FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $15,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  50. M Lazy M FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Sorenson Legacy FoundationMidvale, UT · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $7,672,667 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. George S and Dolores Dore Eccles FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $599,290 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. Academy Foundation for the FutureDraper, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $407,690 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. The Mark and Kathie Miller FoundationHolladay, UT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $255,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. The Dell Loy Hansen FoundationLogan, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $60,515 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. Donnell B & Elizabeth D Stewart Education FoundationOgden, UT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. C Scott & Dorothy E Watkins Charitable FoundationWest Jordan, UT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $28,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. The Frances W Burton FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. Gunnell Family FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. You Are the Heart Murdock Family FoundationWoods Cross, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. Joan and Tim Fenton Family FoundationMidvale, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $22,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. Making A Difference FoundationMidvale, UT · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. King Family FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. Luv Suite Luv FoundationPark City, UT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $12,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. Thom & Gail Williamsen Family FoundationMurray, UT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $10,100 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. McCarthey Family FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. Luv Suite Luv FoundationPark City, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. Ssir Cares IncPark City, UT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $9,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. John and Marcia Price Family FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $8,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. Wheelwright Family Charitable FoundationOakley, UT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $7,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. Sally Langdon Barefoot FoundationOgden, UT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $6,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. The Reagan FoundationSalt Lake City, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. Prog Holdings Foundation IncDraper, UT · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $3,800 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. Kennecott Utah Copper Visitors Center Charitable FoundationSouth Jordan, UT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. The Hullinger Family FoundationTooele, UT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $2,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking