Private foundation · EIN 82-3792541 · Cedar City, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kacey Foundation

Should you approach them?

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $39K total, median $8,000. 100% of grants stayed in Utah.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$39K
Median grant
$8,000
Stays in UT
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 5 of 6 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rotary ClubCedar City, UTRotary Club charitable activities$10K
Southern Utah UniversityCedar City, UTEstablish Sterling Church endowed scholarship$10K
Southern Utah UniversityCedar City, UTSUU Gymnastics endowed scholarship$10K
Parowan Rock ChurchParowan, UTRenovation of Old Rock Church$2,000
Church of Jesus Christ of LdsSalt Lake City, UTChurch charitable purposes$1,000

About this foundation

Kacey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cedar City, Utah, administered in care of Kent Watson, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Kacey Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Kacey Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $39K across 6 grants, a median of $8,000.

Where does Kacey Foundation give?

Utah (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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