Utah Medical Association Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Utah Medical Association Foundation is a private foundation in Midvale, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $350,200 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $61,500. 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$350,200
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$61,500
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $194,500 the year before.
52% 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 | $157,850 | 22 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $194,500 | 23 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $350,200 | 26 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Utah Medical Association 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 Utah Medical Association Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 26 | $350,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Medical students grants to support educational costs. 15 grants at 1,500 each. 61,500 | $61,500 |
| Peoples Health Clinic | Continued funding for primary health care for low to middle income clients. | $50,000 |
| Maleheh Free Clinic | Funding to support the Clinics 2024 Healthy Families Support program. | $35,000 |
| Wasatch Homeless Healthcare Inc | Program grant for medical support services. | $35,000 |
| Moab Free Health Clinic | Funding for direct care services. | $25,000 |
| Doctors Volunteer Clinic of St George | Funding to provide and MA case manager that assists volunteer physicians with patient tracking scheduling etc. | $20,000 |
| United Way of Northern Utah | Program grant for health services | $15,000 |
| Eye Care for Kids | Renewed funding in support of Eye Care 4 Kids Success Utah vision campaign. | $10,500 |
| Community Nursing Services | Funding charitable immunization program. | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support Blood Services Activities | $10,000 |
| Rape Recovery Center | Funding to provide crisis intervention through crisis line and hospital response team short and long -term counseling and support groups. | $8,000 |
| Odyssey House | Program grant for addiction recovery services. | $8,000 |
| Dove Center | Medical Assistance for Womens Protection Services Organization | $7,000 |
| Junior League of Salt Lake City | Funding to support CARE Fair. | $6,000 |
| First Step House | Funding support for First Step House Restorative Pathways Program. | $5,000 |
| Needs Beyond Medicine | Funding to provide non-medical grants through the Relief Program to Utah cancer patients for 2024. | $5,000 |
| Senior Charity Care | Funding to continue providing Mobile Vision Clinics that serve the medically underserved low-income age 55 seniors by increasing access to comprehensive vision care and prescription eyeglasses. | $5,000 |
| Seager Memorial Clinic | Medical assistance grant. | $5,000 |
| Utah Domestic Violence Coalition | Program grant for domestic abuse support organization. | $5,000 |
| House of Hope | Program grant for substance abuse services. | $4,200 |
| Salt Lake Donated Dental Services | Funding to support donated preventative oral care. | $4,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Support for social service organization. | $4,000 |
| The Sharing Place | Grant to support grief support and counseling organization. | $4,000 |
| South Valley Sanctuary | Program support grant for domestic violence shelter. | $3,000 |
| Alliance House | Program grant for mental health services. | $3,000 |
| Utah Youth Village | Funding to assist with Utah Youth Villages Families First program. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Zehnder MD
- Michelle McOmber MBA
- Suzanne Harrison MD
- Steven K Miller MD
Questions people ask
Does Utah Medical Association Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Utah Medical Association Foundation give?
$350,200 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Utah Medical Association Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Zehnder MD (Chairman), Michelle McOmber MBA (Sec Treasurer), Suzanne Harrison MD (Director) and Steven K Miller MD (Director).
What does Utah Medical Association Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and housing and homelessness.