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Will Ascend Foundation is a private trust based in ALPINE, UT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Gary P Williams Ttee. It holds total assets of $4.8M. Annual income is reported at $852K. Total assets have grown from $257K in 2011 to $4.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Utah and California. According to available records, Will Ascend Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $289K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $120K in 2021 to $169K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $55K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Utah, California, Idaho, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Will Ascend Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in UT, CA, ID.
Will Ascend Foundation has distributed a total of $289K across 26 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $55K.
Will Ascend Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Will Ascend Foundation is headquartered in ALPINE, UT. While based in UT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Williams | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah Williams | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$289K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lds PhilanthropiesBYU LEADERSHIPENSIGN COLLEGEHUMANITARIAN AID | Provo, UT | $55K | 2022 |
| Hope For Fertility FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | Pleasant Grove, UT | $55K | 2022 |
| Stand With Ukrainecharitable donation | Idaho Falls, ID | $15K | 2022 |
| Rising Star OutreachCHARITABLE DONATION | Provo, UT | $8K | 2022 |
| Called2serve FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | Lehi, UT | $6K | 2022 |
| My Lyme Data FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | San Ramon, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Make A Wish FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | Murray, UT | $5K | 2022 |
| Encircle FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $5K | 2022 |
| Liga Internationalcharitable donation | Apple Valley, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Huntsman Cancer FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $3K | 2022 |
| Intermountain FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $3K | 2022 |
| Camp Kesem FoundationCAMP KESEM AT BYU | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Hale Center TheaterCHARITABLE DONATION | Orem, UT | $1K | 2022 |
| It'S Not Ok FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | Broomfield, CO | $5K | 2021 |
| Freedom For Resilient WomenCHARITABLE DONATION | South Jordan, UT | $3K | 2021 |
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