Ballard Miller Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ballard Miller Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $349,840 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$349,840
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$403,417
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $360,650 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $201,000 | 61 | $387,552 |
| 2024 | $360,650 | 61 | $215,997 |
| 2025 | $349,840 | 68 | $403,417 |
How to apply
Ballard Miller 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 Ballard Miller Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 35 | $156,450 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | $46,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $40,500 |
| California | 4 | $26,000 |
| New York | 5 | $24,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $4,750 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Sky International | General support | $40,000 |
| University of Utah | General support | $33,000 |
| Ou College of Medicine | General support | $30,000 |
| Volunteers of America Utah | General support | $25,000 |
| Harvard Bus School | General support | $20,000 |
| Stanford Fund | General support | $20,000 |
| YWCA Utah | General support | $15,000 |
| Utah Festival Opera | General support | $14,000 |
| International Rescue Comm | General support | $10,000 |
| Maliheh Free Clinic | General support | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood House | General support | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma City University | General support | $10,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Lwtech Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| So Utah Wilderness Alliance | General support | $8,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma City Comm Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $5,000 |
| Utah Presents | General support | $5,000 |
| Broadway League Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Friends of Great Salt Lake | General support | $4,000 |
| Nova Ukraine | General support | $4,000 |
| Razom | General support | $4,000 |
| United Help Ukraine | General support | $4,000 |
| Broadway Across America | General support | $3,740 |
| Utah Food Bank | General support | $2,500 |
| Hawkwatch Int'l | General support | $2,000 |
| Iij&j Wagner Jewish Community Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Utah Physicians for A Healthy Environment | General support | $2,000 |
| NPR | General support | $2,000 |
| Blue Lotus Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Ed Choice | General support | $1,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Kuer | General support | $1,000 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Natural History Museum of Utah | General support | $1,000 |
| Neuroworx | General support | $1,000 |
| One Heart Worldwide | General support | $1,000 |
| PBS Utah | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Ballard
- Karen L Miller
Questions people ask
Does Ballard Miller Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ballard Miller Foundation give?
$349,840 in tax year 2025, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ballard Miller Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John W Ballard (Trustee) and Karen L Miller (Trustee).
What does Ballard Miller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and health.