Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Utah
These 17 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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
- $55,000 to National Ability Center, Park City: To support the following: $45,000 for adaptive recreation program support and...
- $25,000 to Special Olympics Utah, Draper: To support its sports, health, and inclusion programs for youth and adults with...
- $3,500 to Snowbird Sports Education Foundation, Cottonwood Heights: To assist in funding scholarships for youth to participate in training programs for three...
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.
Ssir Cares Inc
- $2,500 to South Summit Trails Foundation, Oakley: To connect communities and increase recreation opportunities for present and future...
- $2,500 to Park City Schools Mt Bike Team, Park City: Coaches hope to develop lifetime cyclists out of young athletes
- $1,500 to Camp Hobe' Inc, Salt Lake City: Support program for children being treated for cancer
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)...
Kennecott Utah Copper Visitors Center Charitable Foundation
- $2,000 to National Ability Center, Park City: General Support
- $1,500 to Camp Hobe' Inc, Salt Lake City: General Support
- $1,250 to Special Olympics Utah, Draper: 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
- $20,000 to Snowbird Sports Education Foundation, Holladay: Program Funding
- $5,000 to Special Olympics Utah, Salt Lake City: Program Funding
How to apply: Grant request letter, supporting documentation, IRS tax-exempt determination letter.
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation
- $11,500 to National Ability Center, Park City: Adaptive recreation programming for military
- $5,000 to Camp Hobe, Salt Lake City: Psychosocial support of kids with cancer (& similarly-treated disorders) and their...
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...
Steiner Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Friends of the Gallivan Center, Salt Lake City: Various
- $4,500 to National Ability Center, Park City: Various
How to apply: Name and address of applicant, charitable purpose, financial statements, and irs exempt status determination letter.
Restrictions: Prefer utah organizations
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Red Rock Hockey League, Saint George: Agent - individual hh
- $1,000 to Shooters Soccer Club, Salem: Agent - individual hh
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation
- $98,000 to Summit Journeys Inc, Holladay: 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.
Thom & Gail Williamsen Family Foundation
- $22,500 to Special Olympics Utah Inc, Draper: General charitable purpose
How to apply: By written request
Promontory Foundation
- $17,500 to National Ability Center, 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
The Witz Family Foundation
- $15,000 to United States Ski Team Foundation, Park City: Charitable
How to apply: Letter from soliciting organization is sufficient
Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation
- $15,000 to National Ability Center, Park City: Helping the disabled
How to apply: Name address phone email purpose amount requested
Deadlines: July 31
Union Pacific Foundation
- $10,000 to National Ability Center, Park City: Outdoor recreation and education
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...
Mark H and Blanche M Harrington Foundation
- $6,000 to National Ability Center, Park City: Charitable donation
How to apply: Send letter identifying charitable purpose and proposed use of funds.
Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation
- $5,000 to National Ability Center, Park City: To further the mission of the donee
How to apply: Appications should be sent in writing. No specific form required.
Restrictions: Recipents must be organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
The Andre Family Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Athletics United, Logan: Charitable
How to apply: Completion of the andre family foundation structured grant application form
Deadlines: Ongoing
Restrictions: Sec 501(c)(3) organizations
Banks Charitable Fdn-Nuveen
- $1,500 to Utah Soccer Alliance Recreation, South Jordan: General operating
How to apply: Request should be made in writing to the above address
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