Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
2,570 foundations that gave to recipients in Utah, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in UT | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagenstiftung | Salt Lake City, UT | $782M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Alsam Foundation Largest grant: Skaggs Catholic Center LLC | Po Box Chica, IL | $34.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation Largest grant: Salt Lake County Foundation | Sandy, UT | $30.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation Largest grant: University of Utah Health Sciences School of Medicine | Salt Lake City, UT | $25.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sorenson Legacy Foundation Largest grant: Crocker Catalyst Foundation | Midvale, UT | $25.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ij and Jeanne Wagner Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Utah Museum of Natural History | Salt Lake City, UT | $25.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Palladium Foundation Largest grant: Glynwood Center | Salt Lake City, UT | $24.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ace Hardware Foundation Largest grant: Children's Miracle Network | Oak Brook, IL | $17M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dick and Timmy Burton Foundation Largest grant: University of Utah College of Nursing | Po Box Ch, IL | $13.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The J Willard and Alice S Marriott Foundation Largest grant: Mayo Clinic | Bethesda, MD | $9.24M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation Largest grant: University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | $8.63M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kahlert Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Utah | Sykesville, MD | $8.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Huntsman Foundation Largest grant: Huntsman World Senior Games | Salt Lake City, UT | $7.47M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gates Foundation Largest grant: Gavi Alliance | Seattle, WA | $6.32M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John and Marcia Price Family Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $5.26M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Largest grant: University of Utah Eej Fund Co Development Office | Salt Lake City, UT | $5.04M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ryan and Ashley Smith Foundation Largest grant: Five for the Fight Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $5.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| C Scott & Dorothy E Watkins Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Church of Jesus Christ Lds Humanitarian Aid | West Jordan, UT | $4.72M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Florence J Gillmor Foundation Largest grant: Westminster | Salt Lake City, UT | $4.71M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Beesley Family Foundation Largest grant: Church of Jesus Christ of Lds Philanthropies | St George, UT | $4.27M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA | $4.02M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jonathan & Tara Oliver Foundation Largest grant: Brigham Young University | Orem, UT | $3.53M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun Largest grant: Neuroworx | Draper, UT | $3.35M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| RLC Family Foundation Largest grant: Saprea | Salt Lake City, UT | $3.34M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation Largest grant: Contributions | Salt Lake City, UT | $3.04M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Daniels Fund Largest grant: Young Americans Education Foundation | Denver, CO | $2.93M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fritz B Burns Foundation a Nevada nonprofit corporation | Woodland Hills, CA | $2.93M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Janet Q Lawson Foundation Largest grant: Utah State University | Salt Lake City, UT | $2.92M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fidelity Foundation Largest grant: Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Boston, MA | $2.88M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Crocker Catalyst Foundation Fka the Oneiric Foundation Largest grant: Prager University Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $2.87M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| SJ and Jessie E Quinney Foundation Largest grant: Renaissance Charitable Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $2.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Donnell B & Elizabeth D Stewart Education Foundation Largest grant: Weber State University | Ogden, UT | $2.8M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bill and Pat Child Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | $2.74M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Skaggs Foundation for Research Largest grant: University of Utah | Chicago, IL | $2.69M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles Koch Foundation Largest grant: George Mason University Foundation | Arlington, VA | $2.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation Largest grant: Against Malaria Foundation | Lindon, UT | $2.48M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation Largest grant: The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS | Salt Lake City, UT | $2.47M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Valhalla Foundation Largest grant: Blue Meridian Partners | Woodside, CA | $2.42M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Moore Family Foundation for Change Inc Largest grant: Ohr Yisroel Utah Film Center | New York, NY | $2.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation Largest grant: University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | $2.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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