Foundations that fund organizations in Payson, Utah
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Payson nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $58K to Payson organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Payson around $11K. 3 of these funders are based in Utah; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Payson
- $58K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $11K
- Based in UT
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Payson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Heritage Ministries | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Building addition to church |
| B W Bastian Foundation | Orem, UT | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable F C/O Wade Ferguson Trustee | Rexburg, ID | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Eldred Sunset Manor Foundation Inc | Provo, UT | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Services to meet needs of senior citizens |
| 1150 Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $607 | $607 | Yes | School fundraiser |
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 Payson, Utah?
Christian Heritage Ministries, B W Bastian Foundation, Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable F C/O Wade Ferguson Trustee, Eldred Sunset Manor Foundation Inc, 1150 Foundation reported grants to Payson 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 Payson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.