Spencer Fane Utah Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Spencer Fane Utah Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$824,577
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $36,500 | 22 | $767,968 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 22 | $777,018 |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 28 | $824,577 |
How to apply
Spencer Fane Utah Foundation Inc 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 Fane Utah Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 28 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| And Justice for All | To support charity | $6,000 |
| Kued 7 (PBS Utah) | To support charity | $4,000 |
| Snow College Foundation | To support charity | $3,000 |
| Utah Center for Legal Inclusion | To support charity | $2,500 |
| Clark Planetarium | To support charity | $2,000 |
| Kuer | To support charity | $2,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | To support charity | $2,000 |
| J Reuben Clark Law School | To support charity | $1,500 |
| University of Utah Law School | To support charity | $1,500 |
| Ballet West | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Christmas Box House | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Odyssey House | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Pioneer Theater Company | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Tuacahn Center for the Arts | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Utah Avalanche Center | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Utah Foster Care | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Utah Open Lands | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Utah Symphonyopera Co | To support charity | $1,000 |
| Ability Found Charity | To support charity | $750 |
| Building Youth Around the Worldnav | To support charity | $750 |
| Snowbird Sports Education Foundatio | To support charity | $750 |
| The Wellness Farm Foundation | To support charity | $750 |
| For the Kids | To support charity | $500 |
| House of Hope | To support charity | $500 |
| Kostopulos Dream Foundation | To support charity | $500 |
| People Helping People | To support charity | $500 |
| The Children's Center of Utah | To support charity | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith A Call
- Christopher W Droubay
- Scott H Martin
- John E Gates
Questions people ask
Does Spencer Fane Utah Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spencer Fane Utah Foundation Inc give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Spencer Fane Utah Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Keith A Call (Trustee), Christopher W Droubay (Trustee), Scott H Martin (Trustee) and John E Gates (Trustee).
What does Spencer Fane Utah Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.