Private foundation · EIN 87-0665162 · Layton, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 43 grants paid, $193K total, median $1,000. 58% of grants stayed in Utah.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
43
$193K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in UT
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lds ChurchSalt Lake City, UTVarious$104K
ZambiaNashville, TNVarious$10K
Best FriendsSandy, UTVarious$5,000
Conserve Southwest UtahSt George, UTVarious$5,000
EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CAVarious$5,000
Glacier National Park ConservancyColumbia Falls, MTVarious$5,000
Grand Staircaseescalante PtrsLayton, UTVarious$5,000
Grand Teton Park FoundationMoose, WYVarious$5,000
Greater Yellowstone CoalitionBozeman, MTVarious$5,000
Utah Food BankSalt Lake City, UTVarious$5,000
Yellowstone ForeverBozeman, MTVarious$5,000
Save Our CanyonsSalt Lake City, UTVarious$4,000
Utah SymphonySalt Lake City, UTVarious$4,000
Crossroads Urban CenterSalt Lake City, UTVarious$2,500
Western Resource AdvocatesBoulder, COVarious$2,500
Western Watersheds ProjectHailey, IDVarious$2,100
Humane Society of UtahMurray, UTVarious$2,000
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, ARVarious$1,500
Natural History Museum of UtahLayton, UTVarious$1,500
PetaNorfolk, VAVarious$1,250
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYVarious$1,000
Jw Marriott LibrarySalt Lake City, UTVarious$1,000
Pioneer TheatreSalt Lake City, UTVarious$1,000
Plan B TheatreSalt Lake City, UTVarious$1,000
Smith Family Organization ScholarshipWashington, DCVarious$1,000
Audubon SocietyGrantsville, UTVarious$750
Compassion WorksHenderson, NVVarious$750
Four Paws RescueMillville, UTVarious$750
Davis Arts CouncilLayton, UTVarious$500
IspmbLantry, SDVarious$500
KuedSalt Lake City, UTVarious$500
KuerSalt Lake City, UTVarious$500
Natural Resources Defense CounNew York, NYVarious$500
Rescue Mission of Salt LakeLayton, UTVarious$500
Rural UtahSalt Lake City, UTVarious$500
Topaz MuseumDelta, UTVarious$500
Huntsman Cancer FoundationSalt Lake City, UTVarious$350
USC Fm StationLos Angeles, CAVarious$300
Animal Adoption CenterJackson, WYVarious$250
Better BoundariesSalt Lake City, UTVarious$250
Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake City, UTVarious$250
Thoreau SocietyConcord, MAVarious$250
Alta ClubSalt Lake City, UTVarious$200

By state: Utah 25 · Montana 3 · Tennessee 1 · California 2 · Wyoming 2 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Layton, Utah, administered in care of E Lynn Hansen Ttee, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies 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 Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $193K across 43 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation give?

Utah (25 grants), Montana (3 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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