Foundations that fund organizations in West Valley, Utah
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Valley nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $446K to West Valley organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Valley around $14K. 14 of these funders are based in Utah; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to West Valley
- $446K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $14K
- Based in UT
- 82%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Valley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rlc Family Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 2 | $175K | $88K | Preselected only | Support for high school students; Support for mental health |
| Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Mental health services |
| Marriner S Eccles Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Case management and legal support |
| George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | To support its digital pathways and immigration legal acces… |
| Fredrick H Barth Foundation | Holladay, UT | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Bur Oak Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Student Service Fund |
| Okland Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Emma Eccles Jones Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Therapeutic preschool program |
| Mountain America Foundation | Sandy, UT | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | To eliminate childhood hunger in Utah by providing nutritio… |
| Knight Family Foundation | Basalt, CO | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Mona L Soderstrom and Edward F Sher Foundation | Henderson, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charity-general donation |
| Making a Difference Foundation | Midvale, UT | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Yes | Teach responsibility through caring for plants and animals.; Fight hunger by providing meals and community partnerships. |
| Bill and Pat Child Family Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Dwayne and Sandy Nielson Family Foundation | Alpine, UT | 1 | $1,037 | $1,037 | Preselected only | Physchological therapy for troubled and handicapped childre… |
| The Whittenburg Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Prog Holdings Foundation Inc | Draper, UT | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | General support |
| Cowley Family Foundation | Sandy, UT | 1 | $51 | $51 | Preselected only | Support services |
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 West Valley, Utah?
Rlc Family Foundation, Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation, Marriner S Eccles Foundation, George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation, Fredrick H Barth Foundation and 12 others reported grants to West Valley 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 West Valley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.