Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.0 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $4.1 million. 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$9.0 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$4.1 million
- Assets$416 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $13.8 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 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 | $13.8 million | 67 | $415 million |
| 2024 | $9.0 million | 62 | $416 million |
How to apply
Clark and Christine Ivory 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Utah. It also paid $4,480 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 55 | $8.6 million |
| California | 2 | $175,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $110,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | General fund | $4.1 million |
| This Is the Place Foundation | General fund | $1.6 million |
| Community Foundation of Utah | General fund | $1.0 million |
| Utah State University | General fund | $209,500 |
| Intermountain Foundation | General fund | $200,000 |
| Granite Education Foundation | General fund | $179,292 |
| Neighborhood House Association | General fund | $165,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse Utah | General fund | $150,000 |
| Treeutah | General fund | $144,478 |
| Scholarship-Ivory Const-Bldg Science Pathways | General fund | $114,000 |
| Friends of the Children | General fund | $110,000 |
| Utah Sport Commission | General fund | $103,000 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | General fund | $100,000 |
| Southern Utah University | General fund | $75,000 |
| Joint Center for Housing Studies | General fund | $75,000 |
| Children Center Utah | General fund | $72,000 |
| Utah Community Builders | General fund | $50,000 |
| Uvu Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Utah Job Opportunities Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Guadalupe School | General fund | $25,000 |
| 4th Street Clinic | General fund | $25,000 |
| Prog Development Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| To Ukraine With Love | General fund | $25,000 |
| The Urban Institute | General fund | $25,000 |
| Utah Moldova Business Partners | General fund | $21,169 |
| Catholic Community Services | General fund | $20,000 |
| Cars That Care | General fund | $20,000 |
| Rising Star Outreach | General fund | $20,000 |
| The Hope Clinic | General fund | $20,000 |
| Utah Education Association | General fund | $18,000 |
| Camp Kostopulos | General fund | $15,000 |
| Success in Education Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| Ou Foundation Inc | General fund | $15,000 |
| Sammy's Buddy Program | General fund | $15,000 |
| Utah Friends of Ama Icf | General fund | $12,000 |
| Utah Tennis Association | General fund | $11,200 |
| The Huntsman Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Willa's Workshop Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Of Love LLC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Utah Clean Air Partnership | General fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clark D Ivory
- Christine C Ivory
- Abby Ivory
- Mary Kathryn Bertha
Questions people ask
Does Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation give?
$9.0 million in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Clark D Ivory (Trustee), Christine C Ivory (Trustee), Abby Ivory (Trustee) and Mary Kathryn Bertha (Trustee).
What does Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.