Private foundation · EIN 81-2893553 · Sandy, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wcf Foundation

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Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 61 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $5,800. 62% of grants stayed in Utah.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
61
$1.4M
Median grant
$5,800
Stays in UT
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 61 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kem C Gardner Policy InstituteSalt Lake City, UTDevelop and share economic, demographic, and public policy research that sheds light and helps people make informed decisions. We also assi…$200K
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UTDonation to assist in the design, construction, renovation, and modernization of the spencer fox eccles medical education building. 2 of 5…$200K
NeuroworxSandy, UTNeuroworx is a nonprofit, outpatient facility providing innovative physical, occupational, and speech therapy for adults and children affec…$130K
ScholarshipsSandy, UTLegacy of learning scholarships awarded to family members of deceased workers'. paid directly to institutions of higher learning.$115K
Community Foundation of UtahSalt Lake City, UTUtah philanthropic board homelessness project.$100K
United Way of Salt LakeSalt Lake City, UTTo improve poverty, poor health and educational achievement$60K
Junior Achievement of Utah IncSalt Lake City, UTStorefront operations sponsorship in utah and salt lake counties$55K
Salt Lake Chamber FoundationSalt Lake City, UTTo support the Utah Rising campaign: A Free Enterprise Vision for Utah's Economy is a statewide, business-led plan to ensure a prosperous f…$50K
American Heart AssociationBoone, IATo be a force for world of longer, healthier lives$45K
Loveland Living Planet AquariumDraper, UTSponsorship of connections play and coral reef area$35K
Good Samaritan FoundationCottonwood Heights, UTProvide educational, housing, and health care assistance for immigrant & refugee families$30K
Chabad Lubavitch of UtahSalt Lake City, UTAssist with security installation$25K
Womens Leadership Institute of UtahSalt Lake City, UTElevate the stature and status of women throughout State of Utah$25K
Kostopulos Dream FoundationSalt Lake City, UTImprove the quality of life for people of all abilities through recreation, education and growth opportunities.$20K
Jdrf InternationalNew York, NYFind a type 1 diabetes cure plus company match of employee contributions$15K
Send Me an Angel FoundationWest Jordan, UTTo provide funding for the milestone project; assisting with ending homelessness and dependency.$15K
Heffernan FoundationWalnut Creek, CATo support education, shelter, hunger needs in the community.$15K
Congregation Kol AmiSalt Lake City, UTTo assist with security expenses$15K
Utah Labor Community ServicesSalt Lake City, UTOperating Engineers JATC Apprentice Graduation Funding$13K
Family Promise of OgdenOgden, UTShelter, safety, and sustenance to families searching for work and housing$10K
Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational HealthSalt Lake City, UTOne-time contribution to support the high school pathways program at the University of Utah and Weber State University.$10K
The Sandy ClubSandy, UTTo provide healthy after school snacks, activity supplies, and youth incentives$10K
American Red CrossSalt Lake City, UTHurricane helene relief fund$10K
Suazo Business CenterSalt Lake City, UTBusiness startup and business growth education programs.$10K
Charity Cultural Services CenterSan Francisco, CATo help feed 250 thanksgiving meals and provide various services to the community.$10K
The Rachel Covey FoundationAlpine, UTFund bridle up hope scholarship fund to provide women with horsemanship and life skills through the 7 habits to inspire hope, confidence, a…$10K
Success in EducationSalt Lake City, UTThe purpose of Women Who Succeed project is to provide opportunities for girls and young women to grow confidence and leadership skills.$10K
Drive 4 ChangeOakland, CATo make golf accessible to all.$10K
Utah FoundationSalt Lake City, UTSupport thorough, well-supported research that helps policymakers, business and community leaders, and citizens better understand complex i…$7,500
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsRoy, UTTo provide volunteer t-shirts to justserve.$7,500
Arukah ProjectScotts Valley, CATo restore, renew, and rebuild the lives of survivors of sex trafficking.$5,800
Westminster CollegeSalt Lake City, UTHonors college statewide essay contest$5,000
People Helping PeopleSalt Lake City, UTStrengthening families through successful employment$5,000
Idaho Foodbank WarehouseMeridian, IDProvide food to those in need$5,000
Junior League of Salt Lake City IncSalt Lake City, UTTo support women helping women campaign$5,000
Sacramento Food Bank and Family ServicesSacramento, CATo support the poor and working poor move toward a path of financial independence and self-sufficiency$5,000
Wasatch Homeless HealthcareSalt Lake City, UTFourth Street Clinic helps individuals experiencing homelessness improve their health and quality of life by providing high-quality integra…$5,000
The Leukemia & Lymphoma SoceityPasadena, CATo cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families.$5,000
Warrior Rizen FoundationMorgan, UTDude ranch hosts military and law enforcement to promote wellness and mental health through outdoor recreation and therapy.$5,000
Alameda Food BankAlameda, CAProviding food to those in need in the alameda community$5,000
Delta Chinatown InitiativeNovato, CATo ensure the safety of visitors, residents, and businesses in san francisco chinatown.$5,000
Friends of Leaps & Bound Pediatric TherapysNorco, CAProvide physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy for children of all ages.$5,000
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food BankSan Diego, CAProvide food assistant to those in need in san diego$5,000
Sf-Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CAMission is to end hunger in san francisco and marin.$5,000
A Precious ChildBroomfield, COProvides children in need with opportunities and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential.$5,000
Warren VillageDenver, COWarren Village exists so low-income, single-parent families can achieve sustainable personal and economic self-sufficiency.$5,000
Denver KidsDenver, COThe mission of Denver Kids is to empower students to positively shape their lives, successfully complete high school, and pursue postsecond…$4,300
Arizona BrainfoodMesa, AZTo feed hungry children on weekends$3,500
Better World Barbeque CharitiesEagar, AZTo support those in apache and navajo counties affected by poverty, illness and natural disasters$3,500
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lewis Clark ValleyLewiston, IDTo enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.$3,000
Humane Society of UtahMurray, UTTo eliminate pain, fear, and suffering in all animals.$2,500
SapreaLehi, UTTo liberate individuals and society from child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts.$2,500
Homeless Engagement & Lift Partner IncPhoenix, AZAssist with assembling nutritious snack bags for at risk, homeless, and displaced children$2,500
American Cancer SocietySalt Lake City, UTTo improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opp…$2,500
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILFeeding America is the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States. They partner with food banks, food pantries, and local f…$2,500
Good Deed RevolutionSalt Lake City, UTTo deliver hope, help, and inspiration through media on a massive scale to those struggling with suicide ideation and mental health so they…$2,500
Make a Wish Foundation of UtahMurray, UTTo create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.$2,500
The Road HomeSalt Lake City, UTThe Road Home provides emergency shelter, supportive services, and housing assistance that help individuals and families step out of homele…$2,500
Utah Food BankSalt Lake City, UTTo fight hunger statewide in utah.$2,500
Weber State University FoundationOgden, UTCatapult scholarship fund$2,500

By state: Utah 38 · California 12 · Iowa 1 · New York 1 · Colorado 3 · Arizona 3

About this foundation

Wcf Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sandy, Utah, administered in care of Jeff Ockey, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Wcf Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Wcf Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 61 grants, a median of $5,800.

Where does Wcf Foundation give?

Utah (38 grants), California (12 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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