The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.1 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $627,800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.1 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$627,800
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.2 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.2 million | 41 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 41 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 31 | $4.0 million |
| Utah | 7 | $114,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Core prepayment 2024 | $627,800 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Shaw/hong | $350,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Dosdall/selzman | $200,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Donato/lesniewski | $200,000 |
| Regents Uc Davis | Dr. Rutledge/dr. Villablanca | $175,000 |
| Regents Uc San Francisco | Dr. Hirotake komatsu | $175,000 |
| Regents Uc San Francisco | Dr. Michael german | $175,000 |
| Regents Uc San Francisco | Dr. Ashouri | $175,000 |
| Regents Uc San Francisco | Dr. Julie sneddon | $175,000 |
| University of Utah - Biochemistry | Dr. Jared rutter | $175,000 |
| Regents Uc San Francisco | Dr. Gregory ku | $150,000 |
| Regents Uc San Francisco | Dr. Koh fuginaga | $150,000 |
| Regents Uc Davis | Dr. Stern/dr. Warden | $125,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Hongchao guo | $120,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Dipayan chaudhuri | $100,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Sarah franklin | $100,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Stavros drakos | $100,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Ravi ranjan | $100,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Guilaume hoareau | $100,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Ademuylwa aromolaran | $100,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Tristani | $100,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Directors fund-dr. Shaw | $90,000 |
| Regents Uc Davis | Dr. Fawaz haj | $50,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Macleod | $50,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Palatinus | $50,000 |
| Easter Seal Society | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Dipayan chaudhuri | $25,000 |
| University of Utah - Cvrti | Dr. Dipayan chaudhuri | $25,000 |
| Utah State University Logan | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Utah Symphony & Opera | General purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Assn of Utah | General purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Children's Center Salt Lake City | General purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood House | General purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| Eccles Art Center | General purposes of the organization | $9,000 |
| Kqed Inc | General purposes of the organization | $8,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Oakland Museum of California Foundation | General purposes of the organization | $4,000 |
| Recordings for Blind & Dyslexic | General purposes of the organization | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | General purposes of the organization | $2,000 |
| Candid | General purposes of the organization | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Spencer F Eccles
- Katie A Eccles
- Lawrence M Harrison
- Kathryn C Econome MD
- Robert M Graham
- Dr Kenneth Spitzer
Questions people ask
Does The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Spencer F Eccles (Director/Co-Chair), Katie A Eccles (Director/Co-Chair), Lawrence M Harrison (Director/Secretary) and Kathryn C Econome MD (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.