Dry Creek Charity
Preselected recipients only
Dry Creek Charity is a private foundation in Holladay, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $241,204 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,564 and the largest $89,232. 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$241,204
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,564
- Largest grant$89,232
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $192,721 the year before.
31% 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 | $192,721 | 21 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $241,204 | 16 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Dry Creek Charity 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 Dry Creek Charity funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Utah. It also paid $38,613 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 9 | $181,807 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,784 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nutriex Research | General charitable purpose | $89,232 |
| Plant Based Utah | General charitable purpose | $34,091 |
| Salt Lake Education Foundation | General charitable purpose | $28,538 |
| Manava Sadhna | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| City of So Salt Lake After School | General charitable purpose | $17,537 |
| University of Wisconsin Fund | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Vietnam Projects | General charitable purpose | $6,713 |
| Second Serve | General charitable purpose | $5,784 |
| E Millcreek Community Garden | General charitable purpose | $5,343 |
| Indigehub Food Hub | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Myanmar Teachers | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Heal Cep | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Esselstyn Foundation | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Peru Projects | General charitable purpose | $1,900 |
| Miscellaneous Donation | General charitable purpose | $796 |
| Granite Education Foundation | General charitable purpose | $770 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Rosenberg
- Lee McCullough
- Brent Griffiths
- Darin Zwick
- Saurabh Shah
- Cheri Andrus
- Walter Plumb IV
Questions people ask
Does Dry Creek Charity accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dry Creek Charity give?
$241,204 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,564.
Who runs Dry Creek Charity?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Rosenberg (Director), Lee McCullough (Director), Brent Griffiths (Director) and Darin Zwick (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Dry Creek Charity fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.