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Who funds Utah Museum of Natural History?

Salt Lake City, Utah

2 private foundations reported grants to Utah Museum of Natural History in Salt Lake City, Utah totaling $20.0 million across 2 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was The Ij and Jeanne Wagner Charitable Foundation, with $20.0 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Utah Museum of Natural History

All 2 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Ij and Jeanne Wagner Charitable Foundation
Utah · 2024
Youth Teaching YouthAdvanced Critical ThinkingMuseum Activities1$20.0 million
Jeffrey S & Helen H Cardon Foundation
Utah · 2025
Charitable contribution1$23,400

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Utah Museum of Natural History?

The Ij and Jeanne Wagner Charitable Foundation and Jeffrey S & Helen H Cardon Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Utah Museum of Natural History get from foundations?

$20.0 million in 2 reported grants from 2 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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