Jeffrey S & Helen H Cardon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jeffrey S & Helen H Cardon Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $535,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$535,000
- Assets$31.3 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
32% of its 2025 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 | $1.6 million | 52 | $31.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 61 | $33.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 63 | $31.3 million |
How to apply
Jeffrey S & Helen H Cardon 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 Jeffrey S & Helen H Cardon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 53 | $1.4 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $125,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Utah | Charitable contribution | $535,000 |
| Salt Lake Community Foundation | Charitable contribution | $150,000 |
| The University of Notre Dame | Charitable contribution | $125,000 |
| Neighborhood House | Charitable contribution | $58,000 |
| The Children's Center | Charitable contribution | $46,550 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Salt Lake City | Charitable contribution | $40,000 |
| Guadalupe School | Charitable contribution | $40,000 |
| Torrey House Press | Charitable contribution | $40,000 |
| Snow Basin Education Foundation | Charitable contribution | $32,500 |
| Youth Sports Alliance | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| Cache Valley Language Center | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Maliheh Free Clinic | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Pace SLCC Scholarship | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Utah Museum of Natural History | Charitable contribution | $23,400 |
| Environmental Resource Center | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Rental As | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Encircle for Salt Lake City | Charitable contribution | $16,000 |
| People Helping People | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| The Haven | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Utah YMCA | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable contribution | $13,000 |
| Project Embrace | Charitable contribution | $12,500 |
| Rescue Robers | Charitable contribution | $12,500 |
| Red Butte Garden | Charitable contribution | $10,706 |
| Country Club Cares Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Tryall Fund | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Utah Nalaxone | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Weber State University | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Women of the World | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Moran Eye Center | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Taylor Hagen Memorial Inc | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| The Otherside Village | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Valley Behavioral Health | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| National Ability Center | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Salt Lake Donated Dental | Charitable contribution | $7,000 |
| Uplift Community Alliance | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Utah Domestic Violence Coalitio | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Family Promise | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen H Cardon
- Jeffrey S Cardon
- George J Cardon
Questions people ask
Does Jeffrey S & Helen H Cardon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jeffrey S & Helen H Cardon Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jeffrey S & Helen H Cardon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Helen H Cardon (President/Director), Jeffrey S Cardon (Secretary/Treasurer/Direct) and George J Cardon (Director).
What does Jeffrey S & Helen H Cardon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.