Foundations that fund organizations in Kearns, Utah
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Kearns nonprofits
22 private foundations gave $1.1M to Kearns organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 22 that say either way accept applications.
24 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Kearns around $15K. 15 of these funders are based in Utah; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 22
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 22 that state a policy
- Dollars to Kearns
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 24
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in UT
- 68%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Kearns organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alsam Foundation | Po Box Chica, IL | 1 | $490K | $490K | Preselected only | General support |
| Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation | Sandy, UT | 2 | $128K | $64K | Preselected only | General Financial Support |
| The Call Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 2 | $106K | $53K | Preselected only | General operations |
| George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | For continued support of the program creating pathways out… |
| Rlc Family Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Support for impoverished children |
| Jeffrey S & Helen H Cardon Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $47K | $47K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | To empower youth who are facing the greatest obstacles thro… |
| Cambia Health Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Community Resilience Fund |
| The John C Kish Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general support |
| Paul T Walton Jr Charitable Foundation Dba Pt Walton Jr Foundation | Cottonwood Heights, UT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun | Draper, UT | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| Sorenson Legacy Foundation | Midvale, UT | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General charitable purposes |
| Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Mentoring services for underserved youth |
| The Phileona Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General charitable |
| Marriner S Eccles Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Mentoring program |
| Achelis Foundation Dba Steven B Achelis Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To aid in charitable purpose |
| Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support participation in the community and youth leadership… |
| The Mark and Kathie Miller Foundation | Holladay, UT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General Cash Donation |
| Craddock Ruby J - Memorial Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| The Blank Family Foundation Inc | Miami Gardens, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | general donation |
| Mountain America Foundation | Sandy, UT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To support a public high school located in Kearns, UT. |
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 Kearns, Utah?
The Alsam Foundation, Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation, The Call Foundation, George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation, Rlc Family Foundation and 17 others reported grants to Kearns 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 Kearns. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.