Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 80 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$26.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 63 | $18.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 80 | $26.6 million |
How to apply
Willard L Eccles Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 68 | $1.4 million |
| Idaho | 5 | $80,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah College of Scien | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| University of Utah School of Medici | General charitable purposes | $86,667 |
| The Children's Center | General charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| ASCENT Center | General charitable purposes | $66,000 |
| Crossroads Urban Center | General charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Utah | General charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| University of Utah Orthopedic Cente | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| YCC Family Crisis Center | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Prospekt Mira | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| University of Utah Nat Hist Museum | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| 4th Street Clinic | General charitable purposes | $34,300 |
| Intermountain Health Foundation | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Wasatch Community Gardens | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Red Butte Garden | General charitable purposes | $27,740 |
| Moran Eye Center | General charitable purposes | $27,500 |
| Adopt A Native Elder | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Salt Lake Tribune | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Spy Hop | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Idaho | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Peregrine Fund | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | General charitable purposes | $24,000 |
| Hutchings Museum | General charitable purposes | $21,464 |
| American Red Cross | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Friends of Great Salt Lake | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| PBS | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Salt Lake County Animal Services | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Summit Land Conservancy | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Tracy Aviary | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Utah Clean Energy | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Utah Community Action | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Hogle Zoo | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Petersen Automotive Museum | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| University of Idaho | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| UVU Foundation | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Utah Foster Care | General charitable purposes | $13,900 |
| Craft Lake City | General charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| Rite Care of Utah | General charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| Bicycle Collective | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Confession Films | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen E Denkers
- Stephen G Denkers
- Julie Denkers-Bishop
- Matthew Bishop
- Michael Denkers
- Kelly Sue Denkers
- Ashley Nicole Bishop
- Madison Denkers
Questions people ask
Does Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen E Denkers (Executive Dir.), Stephen G Denkers (Trustee), Julie Denkers-Bishop (Trustee) and Matthew Bishop (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.