B W Bastian Foundation
Preselected recipients only
B W Bastian Foundation is a private foundation in Orem, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $965,870 in 116 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,120. 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$965,870
- Number of grants116
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,120
- Assets$113 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $874,216 the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $874,216 | 100 | $11.6 million |
| 2024 | $965,870 | 116 | $113 million |
How to apply
B W Bastian 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 B W Bastian Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 90 | $751,570 |
| California | 5 | $77,600 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $76,200 |
| Montana | 8 | $26,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $4,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Pride Center | Charitable | $75,120 |
| Encircle | Charitable | $62,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Equality Utah Foundation | Charitable | $48,000 |
| UAF Legacy Health | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Ballet West | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Media Matters for America | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Westminister College | Education | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Charitable | $21,200 |
| Lambda Legal Western Regional Offic | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Victory Fund Institute | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Youth Futures | Charitable | $20,000 |
| ACLU of Utah | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Flourish Therapy | Charitable | $15,600 |
| Volunteers of America | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Utah Symphony and Opera | Charitable | $15,000 |
| LGBT Resource Center | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Uf of U College of Health | Education | $12,500 |
| Equality Federation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Plan B theatre | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Salt Lake Tribune | Education | $10,000 |
| The Leonardo | Education | $10,000 |
| University of Utah Social Work | Education | $10,000 |
| Utah Animal Adoption Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rainbow Railroad | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Univerity of Utah Department of Internal Medicine | Charitable | $10,000 |
| UVU LGBT Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kuer | Charitable | $7,500 |
| PBS Utah | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Salt Lake Acting Company | Charitable | $7,500 |
| The Tyler Clementi Foundation | Charitable | $7,500 |
| University of Utah College Educatio | Education | $7,500 |
| Utah Film Center | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Project Rainbow Utah | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Mundi Project | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Suprea | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | Charitable | $5,800 |
| Utah Humane Society | Charitable | $5,800 |
| University of Utah Behavioral Sciences | Charitable | $5,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce W Bastian
- Michael S Marriott
- McKay S Matthews
- Clinton Ford
Questions people ask
Does B W Bastian Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does B W Bastian Foundation give?
$965,870 in tax year 2024, across 116 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs B W Bastian Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce W Bastian (Trustee), Michael S Marriott (Trustee), McKay S Matthews (Trustee) and Clinton Ford (Trustee).
What does B W Bastian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.