Spencer F and Cleone P Eccles Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Spencer F and Cleone P Eccles Family Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $927,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$927,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$29.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $377,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $129,075 | 28 | $21.1 million |
| 2023 | $377,000 | 29 | $25.3 million |
| 2024 | $927,000 | 37 | $29.2 million |
How to apply
Spencer F and Cleone P Eccles Family 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 Spencer F and Cleone P Eccles Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 27 | $424,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $105,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $20,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Together Foundation | America 250th | $250,000 |
| University of Utah Spencer F & Cleone P Eccles Support Fund | General operating support | $125,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Last dollar support of the sl hope lodge bell in honor of pam higginson | $100,000 |
| Saint Peter for Humanity | Vatican- 3rd annual meeting on human fraternity | $100,000 |
| University of Utah Ski Team | General operating support and capital funding-new showers | $71,000 |
| Ogden Pioneer Days Foundation | Team roping chute & flag procession for the rodeo's 24th of july parade | $50,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Quarles Family Foundation | Beverly quarles memorial scholarship | $25,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Foundation | Share winter foundation- mikela shifferin | $20,000 |
| Applied Technology Foundation DBA Tech Charties | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Ron McBride Foundation Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| University of Utah David Eccles School of Business | Mba scholarships and general scholarships | $12,500 |
| Brigham Young University Marriott School of Management | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood House Association | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Stanford University Bill Lane Center for the American West | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Stanford University Law School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University of Utah Neilsen Rehab Hospital | Trails program in honor of jana ward | $10,000 |
| Univeristy of Utah Spencer S Eccles Health Science Library | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University of Utah Tennis Team | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Utah Symphony I Utah Opera | Ashby decker memorial gift and general operating support | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Fork cancer utah- acs can | $5,000 |
| Southwest Wildlife Foundation Inc DBA Enoch Wildlife Rescue | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Utah SJ Quinney College of Law | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Utah Utah Museum of Fine Arts | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Ballet West | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake | General operating support | $3,000 |
| University of Utah Natural History Museum of Utah | General operating support | $3,000 |
| University of Utah College of Fine Arts | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| University of Utah Crimson Club | General operating support | $2,500 |
| University of Utah Pioneer Theater Company | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Ogden Surgical Society | General operating support | $1,000 |
| University of Utah Health | Carol holding memorial gift-scholarships | $1,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Memorial Association DBA Buffalo Bill Center of the West | Bill schiebler memorial gift | $500 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Eldorado scholarship fund | $500 |
| University of Utah Master of Public Administration | Scholarships | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Spencer Eccles
- Lisa Eccles
- C Hope Eccles
Questions people ask
Does Spencer F and Cleone P Eccles Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spencer F and Cleone P Eccles Family Foundation give?
$927,000 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Spencer F and Cleone P Eccles Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Spencer Eccles (Chair/Trustee/Committee Me), Lisa Eccles (Trustee/Committee Member) and C Hope Eccles (Trustee/Committee Member).
What does Spencer F and Cleone P Eccles Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.