Updated Oct 29, 2026
Private foundations based in Utah
305 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Utah, holding $12B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 17 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill and Pat Child Family Foundationsince 1997 | S Salt Lake, UT | $2.8M46 grants · 2025 | $1,750 | Preselected only | $10M |
| Blh Foundationsince 2022 | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $1.8M31 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $15M |
| Wieler Family Private Foundationsince 1997 | Park City, UT | $1.5M2 grants · 2025 | $768K | Preselected only | $6.2M |
| Wcf Foundationsince 2016 | Sandy, UT | $1.4M61 grants · 2024 | $5,800 | Preselected only | $12M |
| Alan and Jeanne Hall Foundationsince 2000 | Ogden, UT | $1.4M42 grants · 2024 | $8,750 | Preselected only | $8.4M |
| Wadman Foundationsince 1997 | Ogden, UT | $1.2M27 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Yes | $13M |
| The Gfc Foundationsince 1994 | Pleasant Grv, UT | $1.2M14 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $14M |
| Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundationsince 2004 | Salt Lake City, UT | $1.0M1 grants · 2025 | $1.0M | Preselected only | $8.4M |
| B W Bastian Foundationsince 1999 | Orem, UT | $966K116 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $7.6M |
| The Mark and Kathie Miller Foundationsince 2001 | Holladay, UT | $918K16 grants · 2025 | $38K | Yes | $9.2M |
| Chg Healthcare Foundationsince 2018 | Midvale, UT | $828K229 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Yes | $5.8M |
| The Romney Foundation for Childrensince 2000 | Holladay, UT | $801K11 grants · 2025 | $30K | Yes | $14M |
| Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Foundationsince 1961 | Ogden, UT | $790K1 grants · 2025 | $790K | Preselected only | $11M |
| George Fam Found U-Deed Tr Michael a George & Amy K George 02212014since 2014 | Park City, UT | $740K13 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $15M |
| Steiner Foundation Incsince 1961 | Salt Lake City, UT | $652K33 grants · 2024 | $6,000 | Preselected only | $13M |
| King Family Foundationsince 1998 | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $652K58 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $6.4M |
| M Bastian Family Foundation Trustsince 1995 | Orem, UT | $594K21 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $6.5M |
| Paul Q Callister Foundation Incsince 1959 | Lehi, UT | $580K3 grants · 2024 | $235K | Preselected only | $8.3M |
| Paul T Walton Jr Charitable Foundationsince 2016 | Cottonwd Hts, UT | $539K15 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $9.9M |
| Kanter Family Foundationsince 1990 | Sandy, UT | $517K50 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $8.6M |
| Sullivan Famil Foundationsince 2013 | Park City, UT | $511K3 grants · 2024 | $8,000 | Preselected only | $6.2M |
| Reynolds-Mckee Charitable Trsince 2016 | Park City, UT | $500K1 grants · 2025 | $500K | Preselected only | $11M |
| B Attitudes Foundationsince 2003 | Murray, UT | $499K16 grants · 2024 | $19K | Preselected only | $6.4M |
| Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable Foundationsince 2005 | Salt Lake City, UT | $498K26 grants · 2024 | $16K | Preselected only | $8.8M |
| Jnf Foundationsince 2008 | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $491K29 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $11M |
| Huskinson Family Foundation Trsince 2014 | Logan, UT | $449K9 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $8.6M |
| Stephen G and Susan E Denkers Family Foundationsince 2000 | Ogden, UT | $436K35 grants · 2021 | $10K | Preselected only | $8.8M |
| Te Foundationsince 2007 | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $422K21 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $6.2M |
| Lightspark Foundationsince 2018 | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $413K41 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $6.8M |
| Klintworth Family Foundationsince 2001 | Park City, UT | $402K24 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $6.8M |
| Christian Heritage Ministriessince 1993 | Salt Lake City, UT | $396K26 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $6.2M |
| Thomas and Candace Dee Foundationsince 2010 | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $388K15 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $9.2M |
| Harold B Larson Charitable and Test Trsince 2005 | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $386K13 grants · 2025 | $28K | Preselected only | $6.6M |
| Joseph M Simmons Foundationsince 2020 | Heber City, UT | $365K9 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $8.3M |
| Utah Medical Association Foundationsince 1964 | Midvale, UT | $350K26 grants · 2025 | $6,500 | Preselected only | $5.8M |
| Fang Family Foundationsince 2000 | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $322K14 grants · 2024 | $4,250 | Yes | $6.8M |
| Self-Reliance Charitysince 2001 | W Valley City, UT | $314K21 grants · 2024 | $7,405 | Yes | $7.0M |
| The Dale P Holt Family Charitable Foundationsince 2018 | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $305K1 grants · 2024 | $305K | Yes | $5.9M |
| The Miner Family Foundationsince 2006 | St George, UT | $297K56 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Yes | $11M |
| Stephen and Lynda Jacobsen Foundationsince 2018 | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $294K13 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $5.7M |
| Span Foundationsince 1993 | Bountiful, UT | $285K37 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $7.6M |
| McGuire Family Foundationsince 2020 | Park City, UT | $260K20 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $5.5M |
| Barker Family Foundation Incsince 2014 | Draper, UT | $257K4 grants · 2025 | $31K | Preselected only | $5.4M |
| Catalyst Foundationsince 2002 | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $253K8 grants · 2025 | $7,500 | Yes | $8.5M |
| Dry Creek Charitysince 2007 | Holladay, UT | $241K16 grants · 2024 | $5,563 | Preselected only | $5.7M |
| Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letterssince 1963 | Ogden, UT | $225K10 grants · 2025 | $22K | Preselected only | $7.3M |
| Michael and Jacalyn Leavitt Foundationsince 2009 | Cedar City, UT | $218K19 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $10M |
| Aaron a Hofmann Foundation Incsince 1995 | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $176K7 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $6.0M |
| Steve Young Family Foundationsince 1995 | Bountiful, UT | $173K5 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Val a & Edith D Green Foundation Incsince 1998 | Park City, UT | $172K4 grants · 2024 | $40K | Yes | $5.9M |
| Little Stream Foundationsince 2024 | Holladay, UT | $167K10 grants · 2025 | $18K | Preselected only | $6.8M |
| Bgdg Foundationsince 2016 | Salt Lake Cty, UT | $138K12 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $7.6M |
| J & J Hadfield Foundationsince 2007 | Lehi, UT | $135K11 grants · 2024 | $1,170 | Preselected only | $6.1M |
| C Charles Jackson Foundationsince 2001 | Highland, UT | $131K2 grants · 2025 | $66K | Preselected only | $6.4M |
| Doing Good Foundationsince 2002 | Spanish Fork, UT | $64K5 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $8.6M |
| Bruce Lindorf Memorial Foundationsince 1970 | Orem, UT | $48K5 grants · 2024 | $5,500 | Yes | $6.2M |
| Duane and Marci Shaw Foundation Incsince 2012 | Draper, UT | $44K7 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $15M |
| Rick & Victoria Salisbury Foundation Dba Legends Motorcyclesince 2020 | Springville, UT | $42K1 grants · 2024 | $42K | Preselected only | $10M |
| Charles Maxfield Parrish and Gloria F Parrish Foundationsince 1991 | Salt Lake Cty, UT | — | — | Not stated | $11M |
| Earth Stewardship Foundationsince 2007 | Springville, UT | — | — | Yes | $5.4M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Utah
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Utah Division of Arts & Museums — Organizational GrantsStateUtah Division of Arts & Museums | Utah Division of Arts & Museums | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Utah Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateUtah Humanities | Utah Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Utah?
Our directory lists 305 private grantmaking foundations in Utah with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $12B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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