Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation is a private foundation in Layton, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $193,283 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $103,833. 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$193,283
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$103,833
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2024 was down from $234,066 the year before.
2% of its 2024 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 | $234,066 | 61 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $193,283 | 43 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies 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 Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 25 | $146,383 |
| Montana | 3 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,300 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $5,250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $2,100 |
| New York | 2 | $1,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LDS Church | Various | $103,833 |
| Zambia | Various | $10,000 |
| Best Friends | Various | $5,000 |
| Conserve Southwest Utah | Various | $5,000 |
| Earthjustice | Various | $5,000 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | Various | $5,000 |
| Grand Staircaseescalante Ptrs | Various | $5,000 |
| Grand Teton Park Foundation | Various | $5,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | Various | $5,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | Various | $5,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Various | $5,000 |
| Save Our Canyons | Various | $4,000 |
| Utah Symphony | Various | $4,000 |
| Crossroads Urban Center | Various | $2,500 |
| Western Resource Advocates | Various | $2,500 |
| Western Watersheds Project | Various | $2,100 |
| Humane Society of Utah | Various | $2,000 |
| Heifer International | Various | $1,500 |
| Natural History Museum of Utah | Various | $1,500 |
| Peta | Various | $1,250 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Various | $1,000 |
| JW Marriott Library | Various | $1,000 |
| Pioneer Theatre | Various | $1,000 |
| Plan B Theatre | Various | $1,000 |
| Smith Family Organization Scholarship | Various | $1,000 |
| Audubon Society | Various | $750 |
| Compassion Works | Various | $750 |
| Four Paws Rescue | Various | $750 |
| Davis Arts Council | Various | $500 |
| Ispmb | Various | $500 |
| Kued | Various | $500 |
| Kuer | Various | $500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Coun | Various | $500 |
| Rescue Mission of Salt Lake | Various | $500 |
| Rural Utah | Various | $500 |
| Topaz Museum | Various | $500 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Various | $350 |
| USC FM Station | Various | $300 |
| Animal Adoption Center | Various | $250 |
| Better Boundaries | Various | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine W Smith
- E Lynn Hansen
Questions people ask
Does Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation give?
$193,283 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Catherine W Smith (Trustee) and E Lynn Hansen (Trustee).
What does Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and arts and culture.