Ibex Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ibex Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,621 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $55,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$78,621
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$55,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $74,201 the year before.
14% 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 | $35,110 | 3 | $0 |
| 2024 | $74,201 | 7 | $0 |
| 2025 | $78,621 | 8 | $0 |
How to apply
Ibex 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 Ibex Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Utah. It also paid $5,521 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 4 | $69,600 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Support engineering education | $55,500 |
| Rowland Hall | Support education | $10,600 |
| The Dreyer Foundation | To help develope burkina faso | $5,000 |
| Ian Burkardt Foundation | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| Utah Youth Symphony | To support the mission of the uysoe | $2,000 |
| University of Utah | Support dept. Of biomed engineering | $1,500 |
| Inter'l Table Tennis Foundation | To support mission of the ittf | $521 |
| Wikimedia Endowment | To support wikipedia | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Florian Solzbacher
- Xiaoxin Chen
- Marcus C Gerhardt
Questions people ask
Does Ibex Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ibex Foundation give?
$78,621 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Ibex Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Florian Solzbacher (President), Xiaoxin Chen (Treasurer) and Marcus C Gerhardt (Vice Preside).
What does Ibex Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.