Palladium Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Palladium Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $65.6 million in 97 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $27.5 million. 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$65.6 million
- Number of grants97
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$27.5 million
- Assets$83.4 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $17.2 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $16.4 million | 21 | $78.2 million |
| 2023 | $17.2 million | 68 | $81.8 million |
| 2024 | $65.6 million | 97 | $83.4 million |
How to apply
Palladium 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 Palladium Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $31.7 million |
| Utah | 44 | $24.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $4.6 million |
| Colorado | 8 | $1.4 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $701,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $151,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $115,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glynwood Center | Various | $27.5 million |
| The Nature Conservancy of Utah | Various | $9.7 million |
| Utah Clean Energy | Various | $5.1 million |
| The Wilderness Society | Various | $4.0 million |
| Friends of Cornell Lab | Various | $3.5 million |
| Tracy Aviary | Various | $2.3 million |
| National Audubon Society | Various | $2.0 million |
| Bears Ears Partnership | Various | $1.7 million |
| Conservation Lands Foundation | Various | $1.2 million |
| Museum of Natural History | Various | $1.2 million |
| International Crane Fund | Various | $1.0 million |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Various | $1.0 million |
| Miss Halls High School | Various | $700,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Various | $600,000 |
| Hogle Zoo | Various | $500,000 |
| Wavehill | Various | $470,000 |
| Community Rebuilds | Various | $400,000 |
| Utah Rivers Council | Various | $300,000 |
| Hawk Watch International | Various | $275,000 |
| Grand County School District | Various | $220,000 |
| Rivers Edge West | Various | $160,000 |
| Living Rivers | Various | $155,000 |
| Moab Valley Multicultural Center | Various | $150,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Various | $150,000 |
| Kzmu | Various | $125,000 |
| Moab Music Festival | Various | $100,000 |
| Wilderness Land Trust | Various | $100,000 |
| Friends of Arches and Canyonlands | Various | $75,000 |
| Science Moab | Various | $75,000 |
| Youth Garden Project | Various | $65,000 |
| Canyonland Field Institute | Various | $50,000 |
| Friends of Grand City Childrens Justice | Various | $50,000 |
| Moab Connunity Children | Various | $50,000 |
| Scenic Hudson | Various | $50,000 |
| Planet Women | Various | $40,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Various | $30,000 |
| Our Village Community Center | Various | $30,000 |
| Dry Creek Charity | Various | $25,000 |
| Dutchess Day School | Various | $25,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Various | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Speers
- Jay B Bell
Questions people ask
Does Palladium Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Palladium Foundation give?
$65.6 million in tax year 2024, across 97 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Palladium Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Speers (President) and Jay B Bell (Director).
What does Palladium Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and arts and culture.