Community Volunteers of Utah
Accepts applications
Community Volunteers of Utah is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,450 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,971. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$48,450
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,971
- Assets$22,716
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $56,075 the year before.
29% 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 | $31,854 | 18 | $33,213 |
| 2024 | $56,075 | 30 | $17,347 |
| 2025 | $48,450 | 28 | $22,716 |
How to apply
| Contact | Sharon Bray 200 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (385) 465-3202 |
| What to submit | Scope of charitable project and the purpose of the grant. |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | Awards to support Utah foundations for the needy only. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Community Volunteers of Utah funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 26 | $45,450 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bountiful Food Pantry | Contrib/grants | $4,971 |
| Community Nursing Services | Health | $3,073 |
| Granite Education Foundation | Education | $2,116 |
| 4th Street Clinic | Contrib/grants | $2,000 |
| Catholic Community Services | Contrib/grants | $2,000 |
| Christmas Box House | Contibution | $2,000 |
| The Dove Center | Domestic violence | $2,000 |
| Utah Foster Kids | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Volunteers | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General donations | $2,000 |
| The Sharing | General donations | $2,000 |
| March of Dimes | Health care | $2,000 |
| Memory Matters Utah | Health care | $2,000 |
| National Ms Society | Health care | $2,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | Humanitarian services | $2,000 |
| The Road Home | Contrib/grants | $1,997 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Contrib/grants | $1,689 |
| Taylor Hagen Memorial Foundation | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Huntsman Cancer Institute | Contrib/grants | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Contrib/grants | $1,000 |
| Switchpoint | Homeless shelter | $1,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | Contrib/grants | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Housing | $1,000 |
| Salt Lake Education Foundation | Education | $1,000 |
| Donorschoose | Contrib/grants | $993 |
| Warm the Soles | Contribution | $623 |
| Utah Refugee Center | Contribution | $488 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Bray
- Carin Maurer
- Steve Fifield
- Mindy Tolbert
- Kacie Koppolecchia
Questions people ask
Does Community Volunteers of Utah accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Community Volunteers of Utah give?
$48,450 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Community Volunteers of Utah?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharon Bray (President), Carin Maurer (Treasurer), Steve Fifield (Secretary) and Mindy Tolbert (Vice Preside) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Community Volunteers of Utah fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and youth programs.