Decoo Academic Foundation
Accepts applications
Decoo Academic Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$571,705
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $25,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $26,500 | 4 | $577,360 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 3 | $574,424 |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 3 | $571,705 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ellen Decoo 99 West South Temple No 1407, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (801) 930-5101 |
| What to submit | Detailed correspondence with a grant request should initially be sent to the foundation. The foundation will then provide an application in follow up. |
| Restrictions | Grants generally should support academic pursuits related to social welfare, civil and human rights, lessening discrimination of LGBT communities |
What Decoo Academic Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 3 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake Community College | Support education program | $10,000 |
| Westminster University | Support education program | $10,000 |
| Utah Film Center | Support program helping disadvantaged group | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Decoo
- Wilfried Decoo
Questions people ask
Does Decoo Academic Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Decoo Academic Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Decoo Academic Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ellen Decoo (Director) and Wilfried Decoo (Director).
What does Decoo Academic Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.