Mountain America Foundation is a private corporation based in SANDY, UT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2023. The principal officer is % Jonathan Rupp. It holds total assets of $3.2M. Annual income is reported at $244K. To improve the communities within which the Foundation operates by making distributions to other organizations which qualify as exempt organization. In 2022 the Foundation made contributions to four 501c3 organizations: The Ronald McDonald House Make-a-Wish Foundation University of Utah Medical Center Underrepresented Scholarship Fund and Hale Centre Theatre Education Program. All funds were used to support the well-being of communities within which the Foundation operates. According to available records, Mountain America Foundation has made 4 grants totaling $705K, with a median grant of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $600K, with an average award of $176K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Arizona and Utah. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
To improve the communities within which the Foundation operates by making distributions to other organizations which qualify as exempt organizations. In 2023, the Foundation made contributions to thirty-six 501(c)(3) organizations, which operate within the area in which the Foundation is committed to serve.
Expenses: $1.5M
To provide scholarships to underprivileged or otherwise deserving students pursuing post-secondary education. The scholarship program has been promoted by the Foundation through oral and written communications with high schools and post-secondary institutions. The Foundation granted 140 scholarships in 2023 for students to attend the following colleges: Arizona Christian University, Arizona State University, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Binghamton University, Boston University, Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Ensign College, Estrella Mountain Community College, Idaho State University, Montana State University, New Mexico State University, Northern Arizona University, Ottawa University, Point Loma Nazarene University, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Southern Utah University, Syracuse University, University of Arizona, University of Kansas, University of Nevada, Reno, Un
Expenses: $300K
To improve the communities within which the Foundation operates by making distributions to other organizations which qualify as exempt organization. In 2022 the Foundation made contributions to four 501c3 organizations: The Ronald McDonald House Make-a-Wish Foundation University of Utah Medical Center Underrepresented Scholarship Fund and Hale Centre Theatre Education Program. All funds were used to support the well-being of communities within which the Foundation operates. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, UT.
Mountain America Foundation has distributed a total of $705K across 4 grants. The median grant size is $45K, with an average of $176K. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $600K.
Mountain America Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mountain America Foundation is headquartered in SANDY, UT. While based in UT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Nielsen | President | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chad Curtis | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Burt | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Rasmussen | Secretary | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzanne Oliver | Executive Dir. | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$1.9M
Total Assets
$4.1M
Fair Market Value
$4.1M
Net Worth
$4.1M
Grants Paid
$1.8M
Contributions
$532K
Net Investment Income
$149K
Distribution Amount
$236K
Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$705K
Average Grant
$176K
Median Grant
$45K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$15K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Centre Theatre Ed ProgTo provide innovative professional family theater and theater education that involves and elevates the Utah community. | Gilbert, AZ | $600K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House CharitiesTo promote child welfare by allowing parents who are far from home to stay close to their hospitalized child and benefit from the comforts of home without incurring hotel and food costs. | Salt Lake City, UT | $50K | 2022 |
| University Of Utah Underrepresented Sch FdTo provide underrepresented student scholarships at the University of Utah. | Salt Lake City, UT | $40K | 2022 |
| Make-A-Wish Donation MatchTo promote child welfare to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The children served are fighting for their lives and their families are doing everything that they can to help them in their battles. | Murray, UT | $15K |
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MIDVALE, UT
| 2022 |
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