Private foundation · EIN 87-6220698 · Bountiful, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Span 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: 37 grants paid, $285K total, median $5,000. 68% of grants stayed in Utah. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
37
$285K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in UT
68%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$7.6M

How to apply

No specific form required Contact: Lynn G Robbins, 559 W 500 S, Bountiful, Ut, 8012960200 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Meso American ResearchSanta Barbara, CAVarious$41K
Lds ChurchSalt Lake City, UTVarious$34K
American HeritageAmerican Fork, UTVarious$25K
Primary Childrens - Festival of TreesSalt Lake City, UTVarious$21K
Mentors InternationalDraper, UTVarious$20K
Live Your Dream FoundationPhiladelphia, PAVarious$17K
MrfWashington, DCVarious$17K
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UTVarious$11K
United Families InternationalGilbert, AZVarious$10K
Southern Virginia UniversityBuena Vista, VAVarious$10K
Humanitarian Experience for YouthSalt Lake City, UTVarious$9,930
Miscellaneous (diminimus)Salt Lake City, UTVarious$8,490
Global DentalDenver, COVarious$7,953
ByuProvo, UTVarious$7,400
Bountiful Food PantryBountiful, UTVarious$6,000
Center Point Legacy TheaterCenterville, UTVarious$5,000
Hale TheatreWest Valley City, UTVarious$5,000
Give the InstituteMcLean, VIVarious$5,000
Phase AllianceLogan, UTVarious$5,000
Spark of Hope IncVernon, ALVarious$4,772
Utah Valley UniversityOrem, UTVarious$3,200
Crimson ClubSalt Lake City, UTVarious$3,000
Dahlias HopePleasant Grove, UTVarious$2,500
Davis Education FoundationFarmington, UTVarious$1,400
Douglas County FoundationDouglasville, GAVarious$800
Utah Food BankSalt Lake City, UTVarious$500
Utah State UniversityLogan, UTVarious$500
American Red CrossSalt Lake City, UTVarious$500
Moran Eye CenterSouth Jordan, UTVarious$500
Consumer Reports FoundationYonkers, NYVarious$281
Alliance Defense FundScottsdale, AZVarious$250
Cato InstituteWashington, DCVarious$250
Meridian MagazineSalt Lake City, UTVarious$250
Salt Lake City MissionSalt Lake City, UTVarious$250
Salvation ArmySalt Lake City, UTVarious$250
Primary Childrens Medical CenterSalt Lake City, UTVarious$250
Rescue MissionSalt Lake City, UTVarious$250

By state: Utah 25 · California 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Arizona 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Span Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bountiful, Utah, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Span 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 Span Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $285K across 37 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Span Foundation give?

Utah (25 grants), California (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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