Spencer F and Cleone P Eccles Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 87-6227329 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$927K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$29.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
27% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand Together Foundation | Arlington, VA | America 250th | $250,000 |
| University of Utah Spencer F & Cleone P Eccles Support Fund | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating support | $125,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | Last dollar support of the sl hope lodge bell in honor of pam higginson | $100,000 |
| Saint Peter for Humanity | New York City, NY | Vatican- 3rd annual meeting on human fraternity | $100,000 |
| University of Utah Ski Team | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating support and capital funding-new showers | $71,000 |
| Ogden Pioneer Days Foundation | Ogden, UT | Team roping chute & flag procession for the rodeo's 24th of july parade | $50,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Quarles Family Foundation | Orem, UT | Beverly quarles memorial scholarship | $25,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Foundation | Park City, UT | Share winter foundation- mikela shifferin | $20,000 |
| Applied Technology Foundation Dba Tech Charties | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Ron Mcbride Foundation Inc | Sandy, UT | Program support | $15,000 |
| University of Utah David Eccles School of Business | Salt Lake City, UT | Mba scholarships and general scholarships | $12,500 |
| Brigham Young University Marriott School of Management | Provo, UT | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood House Association | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Stanford University Bill Lane Center for the American West | Stanford, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Stanford University Law School | Stanford, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University of Utah Neilsen Rehab Hospital | Salt Lake City, UT | Trails program in honor of jana ward | $10,000 |
| Univeristy of Utah Spencer S Eccles Health Science Library | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University of Utah Tennis Team | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Utah Symphony I Utah Opera | Salt Lake City, UT | Ashby decker memorial gift and general operating support | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | Fork cancer utah- acs can | $5,000 |
| Southwest Wildlife Foundation Inc Dba Enoch Wildlife Rescue | Cedar City, UT | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Utah Sj Quinney College of Law | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Utah Utah Museum of Fine Arts | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Ballet West | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake | Murray, UT | General operating support | $3,000 |
| University of Utah Natural History Museum of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating support | $3,000 |
| University of Utah College of Fine Arts | Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| University of Utah Crimson Club | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating support | $2,500 |
| University of Utah Pioneer Theater Company | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation | Park City, UT | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Ogden Surgical Society | Ogden, UT | General operating support | $1,000 |
| University of Utah Health | Salt Lake City, UT | Carol holding memorial gift-scholarships | $1,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Memorial Association Dba Buffalo Bill Center of the West | Cody, WY | Bill schiebler memorial gift | $500 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Eldorado scholarship fund | $500 |
| University of Utah Master of Public Administration | Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarships | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $927,000 | 37 |
| 2023 | $377,000 | 29 |
| 2022 | $129,075 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620619349100517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6227329
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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