Private foundation · EIN 87-0659552 · Ogden, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stephen G and Susan E Denkers Family 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 2021 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $436K total, median $10K. 86% of grants stayed in Utah.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2021
35
$436K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in UT
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.8M

Grants paid in 2021

35 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Children's CenterSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$60K
Moran Eye CenterSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$50K
University of Utah Orthopedic CenteSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$25K
Westminster CollegeSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$25K
Ycc Family Crisis CenterOgden, UTGeneral charitable purposes$25K
Henry's Fork FoundationAshton, IDGeneral charitable purposes$22K
PBSSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$15K
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCGeneral charitable purposes$15K
Salt Lake City Bicycle CollectiveSouth Salt Lake, UTGeneral charitable purposes$15K
Crossroads Urban CenterSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Fourth Street ClinicSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Greater Yellowstone CoalitionBozeman, MTGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Lantern HouseOgden, UTGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Ogden School FoundationOgden, UTGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Prospekt MiraSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Rite Care of UtahSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Salt Lake Community CollegeSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Summit Land ConservancyPark City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Tracy AviarySalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Utah Film CenterSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$10K
YMCASalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Red CrossMurray, UTGeneral charitable purposes$6,000
Catholic Community ServicesSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Craft Lake CitySalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Eccles Community Art CenterOgden, UTGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Friends of Great Salt LakeSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Intermountain Therapy AnimalsHolladay, UTGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Madison River FoundationEnnis, MTGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
The Nature Conservancy of UtahSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
United WaySalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Utah Clean EnergySalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Utah Wetlands FoundationSalt Lake City, UTGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Yellowstone ForeverBozeman, MTGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Ogden Surgical Medical SocietyOgden, UTGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
Genesis ProjectOgden, UTGeneral charitable purposes$1,200

By state: Utah 30 · Idaho 1 · Montana 3 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Stephen G and Susan E Denkers Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ogden, Utah, administered in care of Stephen Denkers, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Stephen G and Susan E Denkers Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2021 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 Stephen G and Susan E Denkers Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2021 it paid $436K across 35 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Stephen G and Susan E Denkers Family Foundation give?

Utah (30 grants), Idaho (1 grants), Montana (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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