The Call Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Call Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.5 million in 73 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.0 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$3.5 million
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$82.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 83 | $74.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 73 | $82.8 million |
How to apply
The Call 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 The Call Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 61 | $2.3 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Ohio | 2 | $200,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $37,500 |
| Iowa | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,169 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $797 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | General operations | $1.0 million |
| Prevent Child Abuse | General operations | $155,000 |
| University of Utah | General operations | $151,412 |
| The Children's Center Utah | General operations | $110,000 |
| Children's Service Society | General operations | $105,000 |
| Friends of the Children-Utah | General operations | $105,000 |
| YWCA Utah | General operations | $102,975 |
| Davis Education Foundation | General operations | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | General operations | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | General operations | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Salt Lake Valley | General operations | $100,000 |
| Utah Clean Air Partnership Inc | General operations | $100,000 |
| Utah's Promise | General operations | $100,000 |
| Weber State University | General operations | $96,000 |
| Utah State University | General operations | $95,000 |
| The Salt Lake Tribune | General operations | $68,958 |
| Davis Education Foundation | General operations | $55,697 |
| Utah Valley University Foundation | General operations | $54,000 |
| City of North Salt Lake City | General operations | $50,000 |
| Crossroads Urban Center | General operations | $50,000 |
| English Skills Learning Center | General operations | $50,000 |
| Utah Community Action Program | General operations | $50,000 |
| Utah State University | General operations | $50,000 |
| Utah Valley Preservation Alliance | General operations | $50,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College Foundation | General operations | $48,000 |
| Voices for Utah Children | General operations | $45,000 |
| Utah State University | General operations | $31,807 |
| GDM Habitat for Humanity | General operations | $25,000 |
| Mt Carmel Veterans Service Center | General operations | $25,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Southern Utah University | General operations | $25,000 |
| Uintah Basin Technical College Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | General operations | $25,000 |
| Southern Utah University | General operations | $21,320 |
| Miracle of Agriculture Foundation | General operations | $20,000 |
| Utah Tech University | General operations | $18,000 |
| Utah Office of Energy Development | General operations | $15,000 |
| Westminster College | General operations | $14,750 |
| Southern Utah University | General operations | $13,462 |
| Bridgerland Technical College | General operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Whitney Call
- Drew Maggelet
- Lauren Call
- Crystal Call Maggelet
- Kathleen Tobey
- Monet Maggelet
- Kori Reynolds
- Sheri Widerburg
- Michaela Pratt
Questions people ask
Does The Call Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Call Foundation give?
$3.5 million in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Call Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Whitney Call (Chair/President), Drew Maggelet (Vice Chair), Lauren Call (Treasurer) and Crystal Call Maggelet (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Call Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and youth programs.