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EIN 81-4680770

Making A Difference Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Midvale
State
Utah
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
The Making A Difference Foundation is a corporate foundation of CHG Companies Inc, based in Midvale, UT, that primarily funds cancer research, fights hunger statewide, and provides no-cost healthcare to the uninsured and underserved populations. The foundation created and implemented the coronavirus immediate relief fund to offer disaster relief to healthcare employees. It made 96 grants last year to various grantees, including International Medical Relief.
Total revenues
$1,247,817
2023
Total expenses
$689,950
2023
Total assets
$4,893,874
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Making A Difference Foundation

The Foundation created and implemented the coronavirus immediate relief fund to provide chg healthcare employees disaster relief grants to cover immediate needs for food, housing, and medical expenses during the coronavirus pandemic. Over 875 grants were awarded to needy persons through the pandemic. All grants were awarded in accordance with the guidelines set forth in irs publication 3833. The majority of grants were for $300, and no single grant was greater than $600.
Investment income is related to holding donor contributions in investment portfolio until funds are used for exempt purposes.

Grants made by Making A Difference Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
International Medical ReliefTo Provide Access To Sustainable Health Education and Medical Services in Underserved and Vulnerable Communities Around the World To Improve the Health, Wellness, and Quality of Life of Those Populations Most in Need.$127,412
A Broader View Volunteers CorporationA Charitable, Volunteer Service Organization, Our Focus and Dedication Are To Support and Improve Communities in Need. We Offer Volunteer Travel Placements in Many Countries Which Support Local Organizations in Low-Income Communities Throughout the World.$29,712
Maliheh Free ClinicTo Provide Free, Same-Day Access To High Quality Urgent Medical Care for All Qualified Patients.$20,000
...and 106 more grants made totalling $456,884

Who funds Making A Difference Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Kevin and Holly Ricklefs Family FoundationAssist With Charitable Cause$3,000

Financials for Making A Difference Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$837,704
Investment income and dividends$119,461
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$290,652
Total revenues$1,247,817

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Data update history
March 6, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from Kevin and Holly Ricklefs Family Foundation
April 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
December 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
December 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersHunger
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 730
Midvale, UT 84047
Metro area
Salt Lake City, UT
County
Salt Lake County, UT
Website URL
makingadifferencefdn.org/ 
Phone
(801) 930-3000
IRS details
EIN
81-4680770
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0277262
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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