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George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 87-6118245 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $27M
- Grants reported
- 400
- Median grant
- $17.8K
- Future commitments
- $30M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 400 | $27M |
Where George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | FOR THE GEORGE S. AND DOLORES DOR ECCLES ENDOWMENT FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL EXCELLENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, WHICH WILL OPERATE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY TO BENEFIT THE SPENCER FOX ECCLES SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 2024 | $5.6M |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH DAVID ECCLES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TO ESTABLISH THE MARRINER S. ECCLES INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMICS AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | 2024 | $1.2M |
| SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY | CEDAR CITY, UT | TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW MUSIC CENTER ON THE SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY CAMPUS | 2024 | $1M |
| UTAH ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYUTAH'S HOGLE ZOO | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TO SUPPORT THE RECONSTRUCTED TRAIN EXPERIENCE TO BE ROUTED THROUGH THE NEW "WILD UTAH" EXHIBIT AREA, INCLUDING AN UPDATED ALL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE | 2024 | $1M |
| VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA UTAH | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $500,000 FOR A ONE-TIME GRANT TO HELP COMPLETE THE FINAL PHASE OF THE RECOVERY ON REDWOOD CAPITAL CAMPAIGN; $100,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF THE YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER; $60,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF THE HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM | 2024 | $660K |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY IN UTAH | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TO PROVIDE A LEAD GIFT FOR "THE UTAH FUTURES CAMPAIGN," TNC UTAH'S COMPREHENSIVE, $38 MILLION PUBLIC/PRIVATE CAMPAIGN TO ADDRESS UTAH'S CONSERVATION CHALLENGE | 2024 | $500K |
| MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | DUNDEE, IL | TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF "SECRETS OF GREAT SALT LAKE" FILM IN THE NEW IMAX THEATER AT ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK & EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DESIGNATED TO EDUCATE CHILDREN & VISITORS ABOUT THE VITAL IMPORTANCE OF THE LAKE'S BIODIVERSITY & INDUSTRY | 2024 | $500K |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | FOR THE GEORGE S. AND DOLORES DOR ECCLES ENDOWMENT FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL EXCELLENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, WHICH WILL OPERATE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY TO BENEFIT THE SPENCER FOX ECCLES SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 2024 | $500K |
| UTAH'S PROMISE | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TO SUPPORT THE "100% PROMISE" PROGRAM TO FURTHER POSITIVE, TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT - SPECIFICALLY THE COTTONWOOD HIGH SCHOOL REGION - SETTING THE STAGE FOR FUTURE STATEWIDE EXPANSION AND IMPACT | 2024 | $500K |
| UTAH SYMPHONY UTAH OPERA | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | DESIGNATED FOR THE US|UO 2023-24 SEASON SPONSORSHIP, INCLUDING THE SYMPHONY AND OPERA SEASONS AND THE 2024 DEER VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL | 2024 | $500K |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE NEW, STATE-OF-THE-ART EXPANSION OF END-ZONE SEATING, SUITES AND TEAM FACILITIES AT RICE-ECCLES STADIUM, TO BE NAMED THE KEN GARFF PERFORMANCE ZONE. | 2024 | $500K |
| UTAH SYMPHONY UTAH OPERA | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | 1:1 MATCHING CHALLENGE GRANT TO SUPPORT FUNDRAISING FOR THE 2024-25 SEASON | 2024 | $488.5K |
| OGDEN PIONEER DAYS FOUNDATION | OGDEN, UT | TO PROVIDE THE MAJOR NAMING GRANT FOR PHASE II UPGRADES/RENOVATIONS OF THE OGDEN RODEO STADIUM INCLUDING NEW SOUTH GRANDSTANDS AND MAJOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND SOUND SYSTEM UPDATES | 2024 | $400K |
| BALLET WEST | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | FOR THE 2024-2025 BALLET WEST LEAD SEASON SPONSORSHIP OF MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS AND ORCHESTRA | 2024 | $350K |
| THE ROAD HOME | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TO SUPPORT ITS RESOURCE CENTER AND CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAMS IN 2024-2025, PROVIDING REFUGE, RELIEF, AND RESOURCES FOR THOSE FACING HOMELESSNESS | 2024 | $350K |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HONORS COLLEGE | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TO RENEW THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT FOR THE GEORGE S. AND DOLORES DOR ECCLES DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS PROGRAM | 2024 | $300K |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SALT LAKE | MURRAY, UT | TO SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AT THE SEVEN CLUB LOCATIONS | 2024 | $300K |
| THANKSGIVING POINT INSTITUTE INC | LEHI, UT | IN SUPPORT OF THE PONY RIDING CAROUSELS LOCATED IN FARM COUNTRY | 2024 | $300K |
| YMCA OF NORTHERN UTAH | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: $50,000 FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FOR YOUTH AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS AND $250,000 TO SUPPORT ITS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LODGE AT CAMP ROGER | 2024 | $300K |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL ROBERT INDIANA'S ICONIC LOVE SCULPTURE ON CAMPUS NEAR UMFA | 2024 | $250K |
| ENVISION UTAH | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | FOR GENERAL PROJECT SUPPORT | 2024 | $250K |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BASEBALL STADIUM LOCATED ON GUARDSMAN WAY THROUGH A GRANT FOR THE HOME LOCKER ROOM | 2024 | $250K |
| SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TO EXPAND THE PACE PROGRAM ("PARTNERSHIPS FOR ACCESSING COLLEGE EDUCATION") TO GRANGER HIGH SCHOOL IN WEST VALLEY CITY, WHERE THE SCHOOL'S STUDENT BODY INCLUDES A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS WHO ARE THE FOCUS OF THE PACE PROGRAM'S INVESTMENT IN THEIR SUCCESS AND POTENTIAL TO BECOME FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS | 2024 | $200K |
| WESTMINSTER UNIVERSITY | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE GEORGE S. AND DOLORES DORE ECCLES SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $200K |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF UTAH INC | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | OUTRIGHT GRANT TO SUPPORT JA'S K-12 IN-CLASS WHOLE SCHOOL PROGRAM IN 2022-2023, TEACHING ECONOMICS, WORK-READINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. | 2024 | $200K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- KIRSTEN DARRINGTON
- Address
- 79 S MAIN ST STE 1400 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84111
- Phone
- 8012465350
- Deadlines
- FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO QUARTERLY MEETINGS - WITH THE TIMING OF THE MEETINGS BEING 'VARIABLE'
- Application materials
- INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://WWW.GSECCLESFOUNDATION.ORG/HOW-TO-APPLY/APPLICATION-PROCESS
- Restrictions
- GRANTS ARE PRIMARILY LIMITED TO UTAH ORGANIZATIONS.
Application information: https://www.gsecclesfoundation.org/HOW-TO-APPLY/APPLICATION-PROCESS
About this data
Figures are aggregated from George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.