Promontory Foundation
Historical FunderPark City, Utah · EIN 20-5016814 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MERYL VAN DER MERWE |
|---|---|
| Address | 8758 N PROMONTORY RANCH RD, PARK CITY UT 84098 |
| Phone | 4356476831 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING WITH ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION - IE SOCIAL, ARTS, ETC. |
| Deadlines | JULY 5TH OF EVERY YEAR |
| Restrictions | GEOGRAPHICAL RESTRICTIONS TO THE PARK CITY UTAH AREA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Park City Tots | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Christian Center of Park City | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| The People's Health Clinic | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| Kimball Arts Center | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Live Like Sam Foundation | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Mountain Town Music | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Youth Sports Alliance | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| National Ability Center | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $17,500 |
| All American Entertainment | Durham, NC | Charitable contribution | $17,350 |
| Peace House | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Ballet West | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Kpcw | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Mountainlands Community | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Park City Education Foundation | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Park City Film Series | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Park City Historical Society | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Recycle Utah | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Mountain Mediation Center | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Utah Museum of Contemporary Art | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Scg-Eats | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Summit County Clubhouse | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Swaner Preserve and Ecocenter | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| The Joseph James Morelli Foundation | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Utah Symphony | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Hope Alliance | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Nuzzles and Company | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Park City Institute | Park City, UT | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $437,350 | 30 |
| 2023 | $381,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533009349100513
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5016814
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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