Pugh Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Pugh Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sandy, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $21,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$88,743
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $78,850 the year before.
47% 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 | 12 | $203,456 |
| 2024 | $78,850 | 24 | $151,249 |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 17 | $88,743 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lorin Pugh 170 South Main Street Suite 800, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (801) 433-2140 |
| What to submit | There is no formal application. Any person may write to the foundation to be considered for scholarship support. |
| Restrictions | All scholarships granted are to persons with no relationship to the grantors. Each grant is determined on a case by case basis. Students must have completed at least one year of their college program to be eligible. The main criterion is financial need. Students must mainatin a grade point average of at least 2.5, take a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, send a copy of transcripts to the grantors each semester, and report to the grantors detailing their academic and work experience to be eligible for continuing support. |
What Pugh Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 4 | $33,000 |
| California | 4 | $24,200 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $4,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,600 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,400 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Creek Service Ranch | Charitable | $21,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Charitable | $15,500 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Givewell Top Charities Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Trevor Project | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Utah Food Bank | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Idaho Korean School | Charitable | $2,500 |
| UNICEF USA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy | Charitable | $1,600 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $1,400 |
| Jose M Lopez PTA | Charitable | $1,300 |
| Earthjustice | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Cleo Parker Robinson | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Access Fund | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lorin K Pugh
- Judith A Pugh
Questions people ask
Does Pugh Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Pugh Family Foundation give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Pugh Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lorin K Pugh (Director) and Judith A Pugh (Director).
What does Pugh Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, food and hunger and education.