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The Ray and Melzie Ganowsky Family

Preselected recipients only St George, Utah · EIN 823407382

The Ray and Melzie Ganowsky Family is a private foundation in St George, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $70,012 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $42,512. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

How to apply

The Ray and Melzie Ganowsky Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Ray and Melzie Ganowsky Family funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Utah.

StateGrantsAmount
Utah3$70,012

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Make A Wish Foundation
Salt Lake City, UT
Wish funding$42,512
Dixie State University
St George, UT
Education$25,000
Saint George Musical Theater
Saint George, UT
Production$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Ray and Melzie Ganowsky Family accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Ray and Melzie Ganowsky Family give?

$70,012 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs The Ray and Melzie Ganowsky Family?

Its 2024 filing lists Raymond Ganowsky (Trustee) and Melzie Ganowsky (Trustee).

What does The Ray and Melzie Ganowsky Family fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.

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