Ruth Eleanor Bamberger &John Ernest Bamberger Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderSalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 87-6116540 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $19,500 and $48,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BAMBERGER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 SOUTH MAIN SUITE 418, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84101 |
| Phone | 8013642045 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION IN LETTER FORMAT, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM WITH RELATED ATTACHMENTS, LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SOURCES OF FUNDING, 501(C)(3) STATUS, AND LAST AUDIT. SIX LEGIBLE COPIES SHOULD BE PROVIDED. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 3 & OCTOBER 6 |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
0% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarships | $96,000 |
| Westminster College | Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarships | $48,000 |
| Utah Tech University | St George, UT | Scholarships | $32,000 |
| Utah State University-Ceu | Price, UT | Scholarships | $19,500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($702,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $898,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $1,304,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349103250
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6116540
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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