Foundations that fund organizations in Alta, Utah
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Alta nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $231K to Alta organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Alta around $1,000. 2 of these funders are based in Utah; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Alta
- $231K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in UT
- 14%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Alta organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John and Daria Barry Foundation | Miami, FL | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Protect little cottonwood canyon |
| Crankstart Foundation | San Jose, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Kelson Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | For general operating support of alta community enrichment'… |
| Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Protection of environmentally sensitive lands in alta, utah. |
| Meadows Road Foundation (fka Coydog Foundation) | Charleston, SC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Concannon Family Foundation | Escondido, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Mountain America Foundation | Sandy, UT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To support a public elementary school located in Alta, UT. |
| Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund | Lincoln, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| John-Christophe Schlesinger Foundation | Pound Ridge, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Richard a & James F Corroon Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Carol and Warren Sinsheimer Foundation Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Environmental conservation |
| The Gilbane Family Foundation | Providence, RI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Social support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Alta, Utah?
John and Daria Barry Foundation, Crankstart Foundation, Kelson Foundation, Patagoniaorg, George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Alta organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Alta. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.