Marriner S Eccles Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marriner S Eccles Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 114 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants114
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$59.0 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.3 million | 98 | $47.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 97 | $54.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 114 | $59.0 million |
How to apply
Marriner S Eccles 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 Marriner S Eccles Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 114 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah School of Medicine | Capital support | $200,000 |
| Utah State University Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land Water & Air | Studying "waterhog" invasive species in the great salt lake watershed | $100,000 |
| Utah Symphony Utah Opera | General operating support & deer valley music festival | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake | Afterschool program | $80,000 |
| University of Utah School of Medicine Alumni | Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Alf Engen Ski Museum | Education program/general operations/remodel /demographics collector | $55,000 |
| Neighborhood House | Adult day services | $55,000 |
| Ballet West | Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Educational Programs Inc | Early childhood program support | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Case management and legal support | $50,000 |
| Utah State University College of Humanities & Social Science | Medical interpreter certification program | $50,000 |
| Utah State University Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art | Wanlass center for art education and research - art collection compact storage | $50,000 |
| Wasatch Homeless Health Care DBA Fourth Street Clinic | Give one raise two | $50,000 |
| Utah State University Bingham Research Center | Equipment | $47,000 |
| Utah's Zoological Society | Camera system | $40,000 |
| University of Utah David Eccles School of Business | Scholarships | $36,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Association of Utah | Education programs | $33,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Utah | Program support | $32,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| University of Utah Utah Museum of Fine Arts | Conservation projects | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Slc hope lodge adopt-a-room | $25,000 |
| The Sharing Place | Grief support groups | $25,000 |
| United Way of Salt Lake | Promise scholarship | $25,000 |
| University of Utah College of Fine Arts | Marching utes instruments | $25,000 |
| University of Utah Pioneer Theatre Company | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| University of Utah S J Quinney College of Law | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Volunteers of America Utah | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Young Women's Christian Association of Utah DBA YWCA Utah | Domestic violence programs | $25,000 |
| Utah Shakespeare Festival (As Part of Southern Utah University) | Greenshow sponsorship | $24,000 |
| American Red Cross in Utah | Disaster cylce program | $20,000 |
| Community Nursing Services | Charity care program | $20,000 |
| Envision Utah | Education project | $20,000 |
| The Children's Center | Theraputic preschool support | $20,000 |
| The Road Home | Emergency shelter programs | $20,000 |
| University of Utah College of Nursing | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| University of Utah Lowell Bennion Community Service Center | Program support | $20,000 |
| Westminster University | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis | Afterschool program | $15,000 |
| Fit to Recover | Youth substance use prevention | $15,000 |
| Friends for Sight | Vision screenings | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Spencer F Eccles
- Clista H Eccles
- James M Steele
- Hannah Eldredge
Questions people ask
Does Marriner S Eccles Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marriner S Eccles Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 114 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Marriner S Eccles Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Spencer F Eccles (Chair/Trustee/Committee Member), Clista H Eccles (Trustee/Committee Member), James M Steele (Committee Member) and Hannah Eldredge (Executive Director).
What does Marriner S Eccles Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.