Foundations that fund organizations in Bluff, Utah
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bluff nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $2.1M to Bluff organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bluff around $15K. 5 of these funders are based in Utah; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bluff
- $2.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in UT
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bluff organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palladium Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $1.7M | $1.7M | Preselected only | Various |
| Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein | Seattle, WA | 2 | $150K | $75K | Yes | Environmental - bears ears projects; Environmental - general support 2024 |
| Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc | Washington, DC | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General support |
| Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun | Draper, UT | 1 | $68K | $68K | Preselected only | General support |
| Virga Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Robert & Dee Leggett Foundation | Great Falls, VA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Protecting the "lands between" |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| S B Foundation C/O Sarah Sisk | Lamy, NM | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support organization |
| Fred and Elli Iselin Foundation | Basalt, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Program support |
| Fore River Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Letty Jones Heritage Foundation | Monticello, UT | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Monument |
| T Beck Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable donation |
| Smartgo Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Community 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 Bluff, Utah?
Palladium Foundation, Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein, Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc, Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun, Virga Foundation and 8 others reported grants to Bluff 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 Bluff. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.