Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters
Preselected recipients only
Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters is a private foundation in Ogden, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $224,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $22,000 and the largest $26,500. 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$224,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$22,000
- Largest grant$26,500
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $180,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $160,000 | 10 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 10 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $224,500 | 10 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 10 | $224,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah State University | Scholarships and undergraduate research | $26,500 |
| Brigham Young University | Scholarships and undergraduate research | $22,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College | Scholarships and undergraduate research | $22,000 |
| Snow College | Scholarships and undergraduate research | $22,000 |
| Southern Utah University | Scholarships and undergraduate research | $22,000 |
| University of Utah | Scholarships and undergraduate research | $22,000 |
| Utah Tech University | Scholarships and undergraduate research | $22,000 |
| Utah Valley State University | Scholarships and undergraduate research | $22,000 |
| Weber State University | Scholarships and undergraduate research | $22,000 |
| Westminster College | Scholarships and undergraduate research | $22,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith Lawrence
- Colleen Boam
- Ryan Boam
- Jim Godfrey
- Daniel Poole
- Daniel Clark
- Ali Siahpush
- Kristin Kraus
- Jacque Westover
- Emily Putnam
- Vern Hart
- Tracy Fawns
- Thomas Terry
- Jim Brau
- Doug Stump
Questions people ask
Does Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters give?
$224,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $22,000.
Who runs Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters?
Its 2025 filing lists Keith Lawrence (President), Colleen Boam (Secretary), Ryan Boam (Treasurer) and Jim Godfrey (President-Elect & Arts Chair) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.