Emma Eccles Jones Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Emma Eccles Jones Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $2.2 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$5.1 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$149 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.0 million the year before.
24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.5 million | 39 | $112 million |
| 2023 | $5.0 million | 35 | $122 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 45 | $149 million |
How to apply
Emma Eccles Jones 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 Emma Eccles Jones Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 44 | $5.0 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Eej Fund Co Development Office | Program support | $2.2 million |
| Ballet West | Raising the barre capital campaign | $500,000 |
| University of Utah Spencer F Eccles School of Medicine | Capital funding-student welcome & engagement suite | $344,000 |
| McGillis School | Capital campaign-last dollar | $300,000 |
| Utah State University College of Education & Human Services | Collaboratory for innovation in teaching & leadership | $250,000 |
| Madeleine Choir School | Capital funding for the early childhood education center | $150,000 |
| Utah Symphony I Utah Opera | Utah symphony | utah operas 2025-26 annual fund | $125,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Acs extramural discovery sciences & dr. Elissa ozanne, university of utah research project | $100,000 |
| University of Utah College of Fine Arts | Facility upgrades for the emma eccles jones fine arts house | $100,000 |
| Utah State University Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Arts | Wanless center for art research & education center building campaign | $100,000 |
| Ballet West | Ballet wests 2025/26 season general operating support and academy scholarship match grant | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake | Program support | $50,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Educational Programs Inc | General support for six educational programs | $50,000 |
| Listeners Community Radio of Utah Inc DBA KRCL | Community connection campaign | $50,000 |
| Neighborhood House Association | Program support | $50,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis | Roy club renovation | $50,000 |
| University of Utah Natural History Museum of Utah | Youth teaching youth program | $50,000 |
| University of Utah Pioneer Theatre Company | Production sponsorship | $50,000 |
| University of Utah Utah Museum of Fine Arts | Unrestricted funding & creative aging program | $50,000 |
| Utah's Promise | Promise student advocates | $50,000 |
| Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre | Utah festival opera and musical theatre general operating support 25-26 | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Utah | Junior achievements k-6 in-class whole school and biztown programs in 2025-2026 | $40,000 |
| Utah Shakespeare Festival | 2025 seminar grove sponsorship | $35,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Association of Utah | Planned parenthood statewide education | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Northern Utah | Ymca preschool program | $25,000 |
| YWCA Utah | Ywca utah general operating | $25,000 |
| Cache Valley Center for the Arts | 2025 - 2026 cachearts presents series of nationally touring artists | $20,000 |
| George S Eccles Ice Center | Emma eccles jones foundation school outreach program | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Utah | Girl scout leadership experience (gsle) | $20,000 |
| Repertory Dance Theatre | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area Inc | Ronald mcdonald house charities' emergency medical housing & respite program | $20,000 |
| University of Utah Red Butte Garden & Arboretum | Youth education programs & scholarships | $20,000 |
| The Children's Center | Therapeutic preschool program | $15,000 |
| University of Utah Kuer | General programming support | $15,000 |
| American West Heritage Center | General education/programming and operational support | $10,000 |
| Intermountain Therapy Animals | Animal assisted therapy(aat) programs: health care therapy and reading education assistance dogs | $10,000 |
| Logan Youth Shakespeare | Logan youth shakespeare 2025-26 season | $10,000 |
| Navajo Santa | Navajo santa humanitarian and sustainability core programs | $10,000 |
| Odyssey House | Life skills training for parents with children project | $10,000 |
| University of Utah College of Fine Arts | Scholarships | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Spencer Eccles
- Robert Hatch
- Katherine Eccles
Questions people ask
Does Emma Eccles Jones Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Emma Eccles Jones Foundation give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Emma Eccles Jones Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Spencer Eccles (Chairman & Trustee), Robert Hatch (Secretary & Trustee) and Katherine Eccles (Assistant Secretary).
What does Emma Eccles Jones Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.