EIN 74-3211770

Community Foundation of Utah

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
State
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To harness Utah’s entrepreneurial spirit in service to the common good through smart philanthropy. We are focused on the people, places, causes, and resources of Utah.
Total revenues
$31,129,564
2023
Total expenses
$29,810,813
2023
Total assets
$188,525,314
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at Community Foundation of Utah

The Community Foundation of Utah (cfu) is Utah's partner in philanthropy, pioneering innovation and collaboration to invest in our Community today for a brighter tomorrow. Cfu seeks The best emerging ideas in philanthropy and partners with individuals, corporations, and foundations to help communities progress. The future needs of The Community are unclear; however, cfu has a unique opportunity to positively influence The future of giving by actively engaging all stakeholders in strategic philanthropy. By fostering a collaborative mindset and educating funders and nonprofits on The value of long-term investments and collective funding, we seek to decrease The disparity and gaps in utahs social sector to meet Community needs. Since our establishment in 2008, cfu has facilitated over 550 million in grants to over 11,000 nonprofit organizations in areas as diverse as our fundholders - from arts and culture to animal welfare, and from education to The environment - all to support utahs social sector. Cfu is also a critical partner in Community initiatives to strengthen our social impact sector. These include grantmaking and donor engagement initiatives, Community leadership programs, and Community impact funds. Community programs grantmaking and donor engagement - cfu provides donor facilitations centered on identifying core motivational values and engaging donors in meaningful grantmaking. Customized services help clarify guiding principles, develop giving objectives, and create evaluation rubrics for giving. Utah grantmakers alliance - cfu facilitates The Utah grantmakers alliance, which provides opportunities for grantmakers, private foundations, and donor-advised fundholders to connect with peers and explore strategies for more effective, meaningful, and engaged philanthropy. Give for good - through The give for good initiative, cfu cultivates opportunities for next-generation philanthropists to deepen their knowledge and networks within philanthropy, foster strategic frameworks for grantmaking, align shared values and giving styles, and engage in collective philanthropy. Invest in success - each year, cfu hosts invest in success, a week-long leadership development initiative for executive directors and emerging nonprofit leaders. Since 2012, this program has provided capacity-building support for nonprofit organizations across Utah. Qualified organizations often serve low-income populations and face significant barriers of time or discretionary funds to access leadership development opportunities. Cfu provides an intense and immersive experience including training on organizational strategy, personnel management, organizational finance and sustainability, and change management. Social sector sabbatical - cfu believes an organizations ability to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent is instrumental in driving impact. To strengthen and invest in social sector leadership, cfu developed a sabbatical program for nonprofit leaders. The sabbatical program is an immersive experience offering leaders time away from their daily responsibilities to reset, consider bold solutions to persistent challenges, and build collaborative peer relationships. Morgan stanley Community development graduate fellowship - as part of cfu's broader strategy to attract, develop, and retain top talent in Utah's nonprofit sector, cfu coordinates The morgan stanley Community development graduate fellowship. In partnership with morgan stanley, cfu pairs six Utah graduate students with local nonprofit organizations for a 10-month fellowship to develop skills, build networks, and receive hands-on experience in Community development work. Pay for success - cfu serves an integral role in an innovative funding model that drives government resources toward social programs that provide measurable results. Mission-driven investors cover The upfront programming costs, and if The predetermined goals are achieved, The government repays The investors. Community impact funds great salt lake watershed enhancement trust - The great salt lake watershed enhancement trust was formed in response to The water level of The great salt lake hitting a historic low in 2022, threatening The economic, environmental, and public health of Utah. As part of a multifaceted effort to protect The lake, The Utah state legislature unanimously passed hb 410, authorizing The establishment of a 40 million water trust to enhance water quantity and quality in The great salt lake and create lasting infrastructure to preserve an iconic and invaluable part of our state. Cfu serves as The fiscal steward for The great salt lake watershed enhancement trust and partners with The national audubon society and The nature conservancythe co-managers of The trustto support this instrumental, strategic effort to sustain The great salt lake. Silicon slopes computer science fund - The silicon slopes computer science fund was created to help ensure that every child in Utah has The opportunity to learn critical computer science skills needed to unlock their full potential. In response to The needs of our Community, cfu developed The silicon slopes computer science fund to provide funding for quantifiable and lasting k-12 computer science outcomes for educators and learners across The state. The silicon slopes computer science fund enables individuals, corporations, and foundations to contribute donations to invest in a collective strategy that benefits students, teachers, and Utah long-term. Utah impact partnership fund - The Utah impact partnership fund was formed as an extension of The Utah impact partnership to systemically address homelessness statewide through innovative, strategic, and collective efforts. The Utah impact partnership fund plays a key role in Utah's united response to homelessness, working in close coordination with The Utah homelessness council to identify impactful and timely projects that will help address homelessness across The state.

Grants made by Community Foundation of Utah

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of UtahGeneral Support$3,759,479
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsGeneral Support$2,411,361
University ImpactGeneral Support$1,943,575
...and 271 more grants made totalling $26,149,990

Who funds Community Foundation of Utah

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Trust of UtahGeneral Support$4,679,150
Dr Ezekiel R and Edna Wattis Dumke FoundationGift$1,452,124
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,422,405
...and 26 more grants received totalling $11,536,623

Personnel at Community Foundation of Utah

NameTitleCompensation
Alexandra EatonChief Executive Officer$189,000
Lan ShelledyChief Operating Officer
Yuki NovakChief Financial Officer$108,224
Micaela WeilDirector of Philanthropy
Brianna BernhardtAssistant Marketing Manager
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Community Foundation of Utah

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$26,168,500
Program services$387,977
Investment income and dividends$4,245,141
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$237,044
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$90,902
Total revenues$31,129,564

Form 990s for Community Foundation of Utah

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Arkansas Community FoundationLittle Rock, AR$94,928,038
Community Foundation of Jackson HoleJackson, WY$53,147,435
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Data update history
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $972,328 from Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Lilian Wren Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 18 new grant, including a grant for $2,181,148 from Community Trust of Utah
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCommunity foundationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates donor advised fundsProvides grantsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1245 Brickyard Rd Ste 410
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Metro area
Salt Lake City, UT
County
Salt Lake County, UT
Website URL
utahcf.org/ 
Phone
(801) 559-3005
Facebook page
utahcf 
Twitter profile
@utahcf 
IRS details
EIN
74-3211770
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T31: Community Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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