Jax Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jax Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake Cty, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$50,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $50,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,000 | 7 | $965,155 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 3 | $950,768 |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Jax 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 Jax Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 5 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah College of Pharmacy | Add to scholarship endowment | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Council | General use | $10,000 |
| ACLU of Utah Foundation | General use | $10,000 |
| University of Utah College of Law | Add to scholarship endowment | $5,000 |
| Southern Utah University | Add to existing scholarship endowment | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph E Fratto FR
- Anne E Fratto
- CAROLYN FRATTO McLEOD
- Lauren Fratto
- Nicholas Cutler
- Lindsay Cutshall
- Ronny L Cutshall
Questions people ask
Does Jax Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jax Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jax Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph E Fratto FR (Board Member), Anne E Fratto (Board Member), CAROLYN FRATTO McLEOD (Board Member) and Lauren Fratto (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Jax Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.