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Gunlock Origins

Preselected recipients only South Jordan, Utah · EIN 832925762

Gunlock Origins is a private foundation in South Jordan, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,530 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $35,530 and the largest $35,530. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $37,701 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$162,5291$15,383
2024$37,7011$15,383
2025$35,5301$15,383

How to apply

Gunlock Origins 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Gunlock Origins funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Utah.

StateGrantsAmount
Utah1$35,530

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Da
Salt Lake City, UT
Global mental, physical & spiritual health & development to support, give direction to and strengthen individuals and counrtries toward the goal of self-sufficiency and governance.$35,530

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Gunlock Origins accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Gunlock Origins give?

$35,530 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $35,530.

Who runs Gunlock Origins?

Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer S Nielsen (President & CEO) and Jason V Nielsen (Secretary).

What does Gunlock Origins fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and international.

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