The Miner Foundation
Accepts applications
The Miner Foundation is a private foundation in St George, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $297,044 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $57,992. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$297,044
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$57,992
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $599,964 the year before.
43% of its 2025 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 | $557,508 | 125 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $599,964 | 135 | $11.6 million |
| 2025 | $297,044 | 56 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Allen P Miner C/O Thomas Monson Cpa 1173 S 250 W, 204, St George, UT 84770 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (435) 628-3930 |
| What to submit | All grants are subject to signature of general operating donation letter. |
| Restrictions | All grant funds must be expended for charitable purposes within the meaning of sec 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Miner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Utah. It also paid $15,052 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 48 | $158,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $57,992 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $8,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Plantrician Project | General donation for operating purposes | $57,992 |
| Donorschooseorg | General donation for operating purposes | $30,000 |
| Japan Society of Northern Ca | General donation for operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Npo Hojin Seitaikai | General donation for operating purposes | $10,052 |
| St George Children's Musuem | General donation for operatin purposes | $10,000 |
| Utah Arts Academy | General donation for operating purposes | $10,000 |
| School of Life Foundation | General donation for operating purposes | $7,500 |
| Youth Futures St George | General donation for operating purposes | $7,500 |
| Ability Found | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Apple Valley Volunteer Fire Dept | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Create Reel Change Cba Mental Healthy Utah | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Dixie Flyers MTB Inc | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Hale Centre Theatre | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| John Hancock Charter School | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Kayenta Arts Foundation | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Libertas Institute | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Npo Kamonohashi Project | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Symphone Mid-Peninsula League | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Southern Utah Veterans Association | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| St George Musical Theater | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Thanksgiving Point Institute | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| The Hale Foundation the Ruth | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Washington Co School District | General donation for operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Uvu Wolverine Club (Utah University Foundation) | General donation for operating purposes | $4,000 |
| El Capitan High School | General donation for operating purposes | $3,500 |
| Building Youth Around the World | General donation for operating purposes | $3,000 |
| Park City Performances (Egyptian Theatre) | General donation for operating purposes | $3,000 |
| Zion Canyon Mesa | General donation for operating purposes | $3,000 |
| Attachment & Trauma Network Inc | General donation for operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Weber-Davis | General donation for operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Northern Utah | General donation for operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Bridges to America (Refugee Soccer) | General donation for operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Casino Star Theatre | General donation for operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Empower Mali | General donation for operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Encore Performing Arts | General donation for operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Family Support Center of SW Utah | General donation for operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Hearsee Mobility | General donation for operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Iron County Sherrifs Office Volunteer Posse | General donation for operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Nightingale Foundation | General donation for operating purposes | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Allen P Miner
- Michiko Miner
- Thomas S Monson
Questions people ask
Does The Miner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Miner Foundation give?
$297,044 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Miner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Allen P Miner (Prsdnt,sectry,exec Dir.), Michiko Miner (Director) and Thomas S Monson (Treasurer, Outside Dir.).
What does The Miner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.