The Will Ascend Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Will Ascend Foundation is a private foundation in Alpine, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $260,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$260,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $229,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $229,500 | 14 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $260,500 | 14 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
The Will Ascend 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 Will Ascend Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 11 | $230,500 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope for Fertility Foundation | Charitable donation | $80,000 |
| Philanthropies | Charitable donation | $70,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Rising Star Outreach | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Stand With Ukraine | charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Tovonatese Charities | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Camp Kesem Foundation | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Academy for Creating Enterprise | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Intermountain Foundation | Charitable donation | $7,500 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Charitable donation | $7,500 |
| Lyme Disease Org | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Encircle Foundation | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Lifting Lives | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Resident Impact Project | Charitable donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Williams
- Deborah Williams
Questions people ask
Does The Will Ascend Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Will Ascend Foundation give?
$260,500 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Will Ascend Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary Williams (Trustee) and Deborah Williams (Trustee).
What does The Will Ascend Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.