Paul T Walton Jr Charitable Foundation dba PT Walton Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyCottonwood Heights, Utah · EIN 81-2645760 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$538K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$13.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $26,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State University Bastian Agricultural Center | Salt Lake City, UT | Arena | $277,500 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Endowed Professorship | $100,000 |
| The Other Side Academy | Salt Lake City, UT | The Other Side Village Project | $27,000 |
| Friends of Switchpoint Inc | St George, UT | General Purpose | $26,000 |
| Friends of the Children-Utah | Kearns, UT | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Salt Lake City, UT | Dugout Ranch | $20,000 |
| Fight Against Domestic Violence | Midvale, UT | Flex Fund Housing | $11,000 |
| Doug Coombs Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | After school Programs | $10,000 |
| Success in Education dba Ken Garff for Good | Salt Lake City, UT | Women Who Succeed | $10,000 |
| Kayenta Arts Foundation | Ivins, UT | New Play Lab | $10,000 |
| Sharing Place INC | Salt Lake City, UT | Support Video Marketing Efforts | $10,000 |
| Salt Lake Arts Council Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Living Traditional Festival | $5,000 |
| PTA Utah Congress dba Legacy Jr High PTA | Layton, UT | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Food for Education Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Rising Star Outreach Inc | Orem, UT | General Purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $538,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $474,800 | 16 |
| 2023 | $489,000 | 18 |
| 2021 | $245,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641689349100904
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2645760
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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