Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation
Accepts applications
Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation is a private foundation in Sandy, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $36,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$225,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $195,000 the year before.
6% 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 | $195,000 | 17 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $195,000 | 18 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $225,000 | 18 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cory Chamberlain 2064 E Walker Lane, Holladay, UT 84117 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | chambeco@uvu.edu |
| What to submit | Name address phone email purpose amount requested |
| Deadlines | July 31 |
What Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 18 | $225,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Inclusion Services | Opportunities for disabled people | $36,000 |
| University of Utah | Scholarship in physical therapy | $25,000 |
| University of Utah | Scholarship in communication science | $25,000 |
| Camp Kostopulos | Helping the disabled | $25,000 |
| National Ability Center | Helping the disabled | $20,000 |
| Ability Foundation | Provide mobility for those in need | $20,000 |
| Chain Breaker Foundation | Help victims stop abuse | $15,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | Medical aid for children | $15,000 |
| Utah Council of the Blind | Help visually impaired | $15,000 |
| Cottonwood High School PTA | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| The Inn Between | Medical care/housing for homeless | $5,000 |
| Jordan High School | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Utah Kids Foundation | Supporting special needs families | $5,000 |
| Primary Childrens Hospital | Advanced pediatric medical research | $3,000 |
| Real Life | Life skills for immigrant teens | $2,000 |
| Best Seat in the House | Activities for underpriv. Children | $2,000 |
| Utah Down Syndrome Foundation | Support persons with down syndrome | $1,000 |
| Tiny Tims | Toys for children | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cory Chamberlain
- Tracy McArther
- Ranae W Peck
Questions people ask
Does Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 31.
How much does Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation give?
$225,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cory Chamberlain (President), Tracy McArther (Secretary-Te) and Ranae W Peck (Vice Preside).
What does Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, education and youth programs.