The Ginger E and Robert D Wallace Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ginger E and Robert D Wallace Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $93,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $11,000. 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$93,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $57,000 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 15 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $93,000 | 15 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
The Ginger E and Robert D Wallace 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 Ginger E and Robert D Wallace Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 10 | $73,000 |
| California | 4 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural History Museum of Utah | Donation | $11,000 |
| Bear Lake Valley Health Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Cache Community Food Pantry | Donation | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood House | Donation | $10,000 |
| Ogden Rescue Mission | Donation | $9,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | Donation | $7,000 |
| Utah State University | Donation | $6,000 |
| Ica San Diego | Donation | $5,000 |
| Maliheh Free Clinic | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Samaritan Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Utah Festival Opera | Donation | $5,000 |
| Utah Youth Orchestras & Ensembles | Donation | $5,000 |
| Forever Balboa Park | Donation | $2,000 |
| Mingei International Museum | Donation | $2,000 |
| Atheneum Music & Arts Library | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet Wallace
Questions people ask
Does The Ginger E and Robert D Wallace Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ginger E and Robert D Wallace Foundation give?
$93,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Ginger E and Robert D Wallace Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Janet Wallace (Trustee).
What does The Ginger E and Robert D Wallace Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and health.