Community foundation · EIN 74-3211770
The Community Foundation of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
The Community Foundation of Utah is a community foundation based in Salt Lake City, UT. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $60.2M in grants paid across 299 grants, with $190M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Church of Jesus Christ, University of Utah and Schwab Charitable.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Community Foundation of Utah's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Most grants are made to a public charity at the request of donors who established donor-advised funds, and no further follow-up is deemed necessary.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
We are utah's partner in philanthropy, pioneering innovation and collaboration to invest in our community today for a brighter tomorrow.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ | Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $18,847,593 |
| University of Utah | — | General Support | $4,983,119 |
| Schwab Charitable | — | General Support | $2,693,582 |
| Tabitha's Way | — | General Support | $2,500,000 |
| Utah State University | — | General Support | $2,151,560 |
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc | — | General Support | $1,768,818 |
| Friends of Switchpoint Inc | — | General Support | $1,596,856 |
| Utah Impact Partnership | — | General Support | $1,538,400 |
| The Other Side Village | — | General Support | $1,515,000 |
| American Gift Fund | — | General Support | $1,448,800 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation | — | General Support | $1,166,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | — | General Support | $1,164,012 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | — | General Support | $1,131,000 |
| University of Utah Growth Capital Partners Foundation | — | General Support | $1,100,000 |
| Columbia University | — | General Support | $1,020,000 |
| Shelter the Homeless | — | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Tree of Life Foundation | — | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Rowland Hall | — | General Support | $626,000 |
| Transcend International | — | General Support | $600,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Inc | — | General Support | $500,000 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc | — | General Support | $500,000 |
| The Children's Center | — | General Support | $366,612 |
| Mass General Brigham | — | General Support | $350,000 |
| LDS Philanthropies | — | General Support | $318,216 |
| Ele Lembra Foundation | — | General Support | $300,000 |
The 25 largest of 299 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Community Foundation of Utah accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Community Foundation of Utah's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Community Foundation of Utah give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $60,230,810 in grants paid (299 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Community Foundation of Utah funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Church of Jesus Christ (UT), $18.8M, University of Utah, $4.98M, Schwab Charitable, $2.69M, Tabitha's Way, $2.5M and Utah State University, $2.15M.