Private foundation · EIN 88-3612201 · Salt Lake Cty, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Blh 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: 31 grants paid, $1.8M total, median $25K. 68% of grants stayed in Utah.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$1.8M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in UT
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Huntsman Cancer FoundationSalt Lake City, UTSupport$400K
PhilanthropiesProvo, UTSupport$350K
Intermountain FoundationSalt Lake City, UTSupport$300K
Operation Pay It ForwardBluffdale, UTSupport$130K
Co2 CoalitionArlington, VASupport$75K
Utah Food BankSalt Lake City, UTSupport$60K
Gary Sinise FoundationNashville, TNSupport$50K
Days of 47 IncSalt Lake City, UTSupport$40K
Brotherhood for the FallenChicago, ILSupport$35K
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCSupport$30K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MISupport$25K
Judicial WatchWashington, DCSupport$25K
Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CASupport$25K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZSupport$25K
The Road HomeSalt Lake City, UTSupport$25K
American Heritage SchoolAmerican Fork, UTSupport$25K
Tim Tebow FoundationJacksonville, FLSupport`$25K
Lionheart Gift FoundationSalt Lake City, UTSupport$20K
Escalera FoundationSalt Lake City, UTSupport$15K
Ron McBride FoundationSandy, UTSupport$10K
Bradley W Taylor K9 Memorial FundBountiful, UTSupport$10K
Make a Wish UtahMurray, UTSupport$10K
The Sharing PlaceSalt Lake City, UTSupport$10K
Utah Police Civilian AssocSalt Lake City, UTSupport$9,000
The Haynie FoundationSalt Lake City, UTSupport$5,000
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of NFarr West, UTSupport$5,000
USA Project ValorProvidence, UTSupport$5,000
Lazy B Equine Rescue SanctuaryOgden, UTSupport$5,000
Utah Hemophilia FoundationSalt Lake City, UTSupport$3,000
Utah Highway Patrol AssocSalt Lake City, UTSupport$2,000
Founding ForwardValley Forge, PASupport$750

By state: Utah 21 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Tennessee 1 · Illinois 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Blh Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Salt Lake Cty, Utah, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Blh 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 Blh Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.8M across 31 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Blh Foundation give?

Utah (21 grants), Virginia (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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