Foundations that fund human services in Utah
These 25 foundations made grants to human services in Utah in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation
- $350,000 to The Road Home, Salt Lake City: To support its resource center and crisis response programs in 2024-2025, providing...
- $300,000 to Ymca of Northern Utah, Salt Lake City: To support the following: $50,000 for general support for youth after-school programs,...
- $170,000 to American Indian Services, Lehi: To support the following: $145,000 for scholarships for native american students to...
How to apply: Information available at https://www.gsecclesfoundation.org/how-to-apply/application-process
Deadlines: Four weeks prior to quarterly meetings - with the timing of the meetings being 'variable'
Restrictions: Grants are primarily limited to utah organizations.
Sorenson Legacy Foundation
- $200,000 to The Road Home, Salt Lake City: General charitable purposes
- $150,000 to Utah Youth Village, Salt Lake City: General charitable purposes
- $85,000 to The Inn Between, Salt Lake City: General charitable purposes
How to apply: Applicants may apply online or request a copy of the grant application in person. All applications are reviewed and screened by the foundation's administrative manager to ensure that the application is appropriate and consistent with the foundation's charter and that the...
Deadlines: First day of the month prior to the calendar quarter.
Restrictions: Applications must comply with the foundation's policies and procedures.
Ally Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Turn Community Services, Salt Lake Cty: Holladay heights accessible bathroom remodel
- $20,000 to Neighborhood House Association, Salt Lake Cty: Supporting utahs most underserved community members and sponsoring the 130th anniversary...
- $20,000 to The Road Home, Salt Lake Cty: Support for trhs shelter and housing programs
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online by visiting www.ally.com/about/social-impact/grants/
Restrictions: The organization must have an approved 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity status.
Thom & Gail Williamsen Family Foundation
- $100,000 to Holbrook Community Center, Lehi: General charitable purpose
- $12,100 to Project Strong, Draper: General charitable purpose
- $10,000 to Rods Heroes Inc, Lehi: General charitable purpose
How to apply: By written request
Kennecott Utah Copper Visitors Center Charitable Foundation
- $3,500 to Mosaic Inter-Faith Ministries, Salt Lake City: General Support
- $3,000 to The Road Home, Salt Lake City: General Support
- $2,000 to Crossroads Urban Center, Salt Lake City: General Support
How to apply: A 2-3 page written request stating the amount requested, what the money will be used for and verification of the tax-exempt status of the organization.
Deadlines: October 15
Restrictions: Awards are given for poor & homeless, youth, elderly, disabled, handicapped, health & nursing care. Awards are given preference first in salt lake & tooele counties and then in utah. See attached grant guidelines at the end of this return.
Mccarthey Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Safe Harbor Crisis Center, Kaysville: Capital Campaign
- $25,000 to Peace House, Park City: Transitional Housing Program
- $15,000 to Immigrant Legal Services, Salt Lake City: Program Funding
How to apply: Grant request letter, supporting documentation, IRS tax-exempt determination letter.
Prog Holdings Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Nettie Gregory Center Inc, Salt Lake City: General Support
- $10,000 to American Indian Services, Lehi: General Support
- $3,000 to Justice By Objectives, Murray: General Support
How to apply: The PROG Foundation has established a process to recruit and orient giving committee members. For each applicant, we check whether committee members have any conflict of interests. If they do, they do not participate in the vote on awards. We have a scoring rubric to evaluate...
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: None.
The Miner Foundation
- $10,000 to Ymca of Northern Utah, Salt Lake City: General donation for operating purposes
- $5,000 to Adopt A Native Elder, Salt Lake City: General donation for operating purposes
- $2,500 to Ycc Family Crisis Center, Ogden: General donation for operating purposes
How to apply: All grants are subject to signature of general operating donation letter.
Restrictions: All grant funds must be expended for charitable purposes within the meaning of sec 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code.
Ssir Cares Inc
- $5,000 to Park City Tots Inc, Park City: Providing high quality, affordable and safe childcare
- $3,000 to Peace House Inc, Park City: Support & dedication to end family violence & abuse
- $2,500 to Hive Family Collective, Park City: Network for parents to connect, learn and share in the joys and challenges of raising...
How to apply: 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...
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)...
The Ashton Family Foundation
- $10,000 to The Rise & Rebuild Foundation, Sandy: Unrestricted
- $8,000 to Crossroads Urban Center, Salt Lake City: Unrestricted
- $8,000 to Pro-Life Utah, South Jordan: Unrestricted
How to apply: Written request including explanation of need
Steiner Foundation Inc
- $37,500 to The Road Home, Salt Lake City: Various
- $6,000 to People Helping People Inc, Salt Lake City: Various
- $6,000 to Crossroads Urban Center, Salt Lake City: Various
How to apply: Name and address of applicant, charitable purpose, financial statements, and irs exempt status determination letter.
Restrictions: Prefer utah organizations
Washington Federal Foundation
- $3,000 to Suazo Business Center, Salt Lake City: Revitalization or stabilization
- $2,500 to The Inn Between, Salt Lake City: Financial literacy
- $2,000 to Park City Tots, Park City: Financial literacy
How to apply: Applicants should complete a grant application and provide a copy of the irs letter confirming the organization's exempt status, its mission statement, a copy of the organization's operating and program budget, financial statements, and recently filed form 990 must be submitted....
Restrictions: Grants are focused on applicants from communities with branches of washington federal bank
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $25,000 to Suazo Business Center, Salt Lake City: Supporting underserved and low-income entrepreneurs in utah
- $10,000 to People Helping People Inc, Salt Lake City: People helping people employment program
- $10,000 to Neighborhood House Association, Salt Lake City: Supporting underserved and low-income utahns - general support
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation
- $10,000 to 2ft Prosthetics, Bountiful: Aiding underserved amputees in the dominican republic, the philippines and utah
- $5,000 to Utah Parent Center, Murray: Utah parent center general funding
- $5,000 to Ability Foundation, West Valley City: Equipment placement program
How to apply: Online form, audited financial reports when available for grant applications coming through the annual grant cycle.
Deadlines: The application usually opens in mid-may and closes 30-days later (these dates vary).
Restrictions: Types of programs supported - every heartbeat matters programs: programs that educate, screen and/or treat underserved people to reduce the global burden of heart valve disease - other health-focused programs: programs that advance health...
The Allstate Foundation
- $10,000 to South Valley Sanctuary Inc, West Jordan: Helping hands group grants
- $2,000 to Christmas Morning Foundation Inc, Ogden: Agent - individual hh
- $1,000 to Family Promise of Ogden, Ogden: Agent - individual hh
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Hearts Knit Together, Mapleton: Human services
- $3,500 to Rods Heroes, Providence: Human services
- $3,000 to Blue Butterfly House, St George: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Lang Charitable Found
- $5,000 to The Road Home, Salt Lake City: General operating
- $2,500 to Crossroads Urban Center, Salt Lake City: General operating
- $2,500 to Utah Youth Village, Salt Lake City: General operating
How to apply: Contact above
Deadlines: Contact above
Restrictions: Underpriviledged children, preference for utah organizations
Community Volunteers of Utah
- $1,996 to The Road Home, South Salt Lake: Contrib/grants
- $1,000 to Crossroads Urban Center, Salt Lake City: Contribution
- $1,000 to No More Victims, Bountiful: Children
How to apply: Scope of charitable project and the purpose of the grant.
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: Awards to support utah foundations for the needy only.
Promontory Foundation
- $50,000 to Park City Tots, Park City: Charitable contribution
- $15,000 to Peace House, Park City: Charitable contribution
How to apply: In writing with all pertinent information - ie social, arts, etc.
Deadlines: July 5th of every year
Restrictions: Geographical restrictions to the park city utah area
Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation
- $10,000 to Ability Foundation, West Valley City: Provide mobility for those in need
- $5,000 to The Inn Between, Salt Lake City: Medical care/housing for homeless
How to apply: Name address phone email purpose amount requested
Deadlines: July 31
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
- $6,000 to Continue Mission, Woods Cross: Continue Mission Veterans and Service Members Mental Health Improvement and Suicide...
- $5,000 to Safe Harbor Crisis Center, Layton: Safe Harbor Crisis Center Shelter Support
How to apply: Web application at www.umpquabank.com/community. Please provide a project description, financial information, tax status verification and contact information.
Deadlines: March 6th, june 12th, september 4th
Restrictions: LIMITED TO OR, WA, NV, ID, CA, AZ, CO, UT; Priority Focus Areas: Economically Vibrant Communities; Healthy Communities; Inclusive Communities; and Sustainable Communities.
Union Pacific Foundation
- $5,000 to United Way of Greater Salt Lake, Salt Lake City: Health and wellness
- $5,000 to Utah Parent Center Inc, Murray: Health and wellness
How to apply: Grant application available online during specific periods.
Deadlines: May 31, 2025 for 2025 applications.
Restrictions: The foundation administers the philanthropic program of union pacific corporation and union pacific railroad company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in union pacific communities that best align with the...
The Broadbent Family Foundation
- $5,000 to The Happy Factory, Cedar City: To support charitable organization
- $5,000 to Ability Foundation, West Valley City: To support charitable organization
How to apply: Contact the foundation
Restrictions: Contact the foundation
Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation
- $5,000 to The Road Home, Salt Lake City: General support
- $5,000 to All Abilities Utah, Lindon: General support
How to apply: Applicants may apply online or request a copy of the grant application in person. All applications are reviewed and screened by the foundation's administrative manager to ensure that the application is appropriate and consistent with the foundation's charter and that the...
Deadlines: First day of the month prior to a calendar quarter.
Restrictions: Applications must comply with the foundation's policies and procedures.
Stern Sidney Memorial Tuw
- $5,000 to Adopt-A-Native-Elder, Salt Lake City: General operating
- $3,000 to Family Promise of Ogden, Ogden: General operating
How to apply: No required format for request
Deadlines: Requests are accepted at any time
Restrictions: All distributions are made for charitable, scientific, medical or educational purposes within the u.s.
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