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Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in SALT LAKE CTY, UT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1981. The principal officer is Stephen E Denkers. It holds total assets of $26.6M. Annual income is reported at $17.5M. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Utah. According to available records, Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation has made 358 grants totaling $7M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $1M in 2020 to $1.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.5M distributed across 170 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 147 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Utah, Montana, Idaho, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$18K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$145K
Based on 56 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.
Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 358 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in UT, MT, ID.
Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $7M across 358 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K.
Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation is headquartered in SALT LAKE CTY, UT. While based in UT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen E Denkers | Executive Dir. | $142K | $0 | $142K |
| Stephen G Denkers | Trustee | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Julie Denkers-Bishop | Trustee | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Matthew Bishop | Trustee | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Madison Denkers | Trustee | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Kelly Sue Denkers | Trustee | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Ashley Nicole Bishop | Trustee | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Michael Denkers | Trustee | $5K | $0 | $5K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$26.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$26.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
358
Total Giving
$7M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
147
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy Of UtahGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $75K | 2023 |
| Ascent CenterGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $66K | 2023 |
| The Children'S CenterGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $55K | 2023 |
| University Of Utah Orthopedic CenteGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of Utah Museum Of Nat HiGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $48K | 2023 |
| Ycc Family Crisis CenterGeneral charitable purposes | Ogden, UT | $45K | 2023 |
| Salt Lake Community CollegeGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $43K | 2023 |
| Utah Community ActionGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $40K | 2023 |
| Wasatch Homeless Health CareGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $40K | 2023 |
| Food Justice CoalitionGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $30K | 2023 |
| Utah Food BankGeneral charitable purposes | South Salt Lake, UT | $30K | 2023 |
| Wasatch Community GardensGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $30K | 2023 |
| Hawkwatch InternationalGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $30K | 2023 |
| Red Butte GardenGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $26K | 2023 |
| Boys Girls Club Of Salt LakeGeneral charitable purposes | Murray, UT | $25K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Of IdahoGeneral charitable purposes | Hailey, ID | $25K | 2023 |
| Moran Eye CenterGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $25K | 2023 |
| Salt Lake TribuneGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $25K | 2023 |
| Madison River FoundationGeneral charitable purposes | Ennis, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Nebraska Wildlife RehabGeneral charitable purposes | Omaha, NE | $25K | 2023 |
| The Peregrine FundGeneral charitable purposes | Boise, ID | $25K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $20K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Great Salt LakeGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $20K | 2023 |
| Salt Lake City Bicycle CollectiveGeneral charitable purposes | South Salt Lake, UT | $20K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGeneral charitable purposes | Murray, UT | $20K | 2023 |
| PbsGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $20K | 2023 |
| Salt Lake County Animal ServicesGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $20K | 2023 |
| Crossroads Urban CenterGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $20K | 2023 |
| Tracy AviaryGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $20K | 2023 |
| Make A Wish FoundationGeneral charitable purposes | Murray, UT | $18K | 2023 |
| Spy HopGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $18K | 2023 |
| University Of Idaho FoundationGeneral charitable purposes | Moscow, ID | $15K | 2023 |
| Craft Lake CityGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $15K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Of NorthernGeneral charitable purposes | Ogden, UT | $15K | 2023 |
| Petersen Automotive MuseumGeneral charitable purposes | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Utah Avalanche CenterGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $15K | 2023 |
| Rite Care Of UtahGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $12K | 2023 |
| Scenic UtahGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| David Eccles School Of BusinessGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Henry'S Fork FoundationGeneral charitable purposes | Ashton, ID | $10K | 2023 |
| Nuzzles Co Rescue RanchGeneral charitable purposes | Peoa, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Ogden Nature CenterGeneral charitable purposes | Ogden, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Rowland HallGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of Utah Museum Of Fine AGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Wasatch Adapting SportsGeneral charitable purposes | Snowbird, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Waste Less SolutionsGeneral charitable purposes | Murray, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Yellowstone ForeverGeneral charitable purposes | Bozeman, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of OgdenGeneral charitable purposes | Ogden, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Seager Memorial ClinicGeneral charitable purposes | Ogden, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| YmcaGeneral charitable purposes | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2023 |