SJ and Jessie E Quinney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
SJ and Jessie E Quinney Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.3 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.4 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$4.3 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$92.1 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.2 million | 49 | $86.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 49 | $92.1 million |
How to apply
SJ and Jessie E Quinney 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 SJ and Jessie E Quinney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 40 | $2.8 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $1.4 million |
| California | 2 | $29,500 |
| Idaho | 3 | $17,000 |
| New York | 2 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation | General Financial Support | $1.4 million |
| Utah State University - LWA Institute | General Financial Support | $1.0 million |
| Utah State University - Quinney College of Natural Resources | General Financial Support | $575,000 |
| Intermountain Medical Foundation for Primary Childrens Hospital | General Financial Support | $250,000 |
| University of Utah SJ Quinney College of Law | General Financial Support | $150,000 |
| University of Utah - University Development Office | General Financial Support | $136,000 |
| Ballet West | General Financial Support | $130,000 |
| Huntsman Mental Health Institute | General Financial Support | $100,000 |
| Utah Symphony and Opera | General Financial Support | $55,000 |
| The Salt Lake Tribune | General Financial Support | $50,000 |
| The McGillis School | General Financial Support | $35,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Association of Utah | General Financial Support | $31,000 |
| Guadalupe Schools | General Financial Support | $30,000 |
| Moab Music Festival | General Financial Support | $30,000 |
| We Are Limitless | General Financial Support | $27,000 |
| Utah State University Development Office | General Financial Support | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood House | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Warrior Rizen Foundation | General Financial Support | $16,000 |
| Open Doors | General Financial Support | $12,500 |
| Second Chance Wildlife Rehab | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Visual Art Institute | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Ladies of Charity Center of Hope | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Moab Valley Multicultural Center | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Utah Land Use Institute | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| IJ and Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Judge Memorial Catholic High School | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Wasatch Community Gardens | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Zion Canyon Mesa | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | General Financial Support | $7,500 |
| Other Side Academy | General Financial Support | $7,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Utah | General Financial Support | $6,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Idaho | General Financial Support | $6,000 |
| The Henry's Fork Foundation | General Financial Support | $6,000 |
| Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Naraya Cultural Preservation Foundation | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Worldwide Addiction Recovery Ltd | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Utah Rivers Council | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Fight the New Drug | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick Q Lawson
- David E Quinney Jr
- Peter Q Lawson
- Ellen E Rossi
- David E Quinney III
- Charles H Livsey
- Ira B Rubinfeld
- Gary Longmore
- Jason Tholen
- Sally B McMinimee
Questions people ask
Does SJ and Jessie E Quinney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SJ and Jessie E Quinney Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs SJ and Jessie E Quinney Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frederick Q Lawson (Director), David E Quinney Jr (Trustee/Director), Peter Q Lawson (Director) and Ellen E Rossi (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does SJ and Jessie E Quinney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.