Ssir Cares Inc
Historical FunderPark City, Utah · EIN 81-1351995 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$238K
Organizations funded73
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$15K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SHARON GARFIELD |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2370 1750 PARK AVENUE, PARK CITY UT 84060 |
| Phone | 4356404147 |
| SHARON.GARFIELD@SUMMITSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM | |
| Form and materials | FILL OUT THE SSIR CARES, INC CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FORM. INCLUDE: - CHARITY NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION - COMPLETED FORM W-9 - RELATIONSHIP OF REQUESTOR TO THE ORGANIZATION - PURPORSE OF DONATION - WHAT KIND OF ADVERTISING/SIGNAGE/RECOGNISTION WILL SSIR CARES, INC RECEIVE - WILL AN EVENT SPONSORSHIP INCLUDE TICKETS? IF YES, HOW MANY - AMOUNT REQUESTED - DATE CONTRIBUTION IS NEEDED BY AND TO WHOM IT IS PAYABLE |
| Deadlines | MINIMUM OF 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE GRANT DISTRIBUTION DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | - IN UTAH, A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE UTAH DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION BEFORE SOLICITING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. - THE ORGANIZATION REQUESTING THE CONTRIBUTION MUST BE QUALIFIED AS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. - THE RECIPIENT IS A LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION IN THE STATE OF UTAH. - MONEY DONATED WILL BE SPENT IN UTAH. - MONEY DONATED WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT RESIDENTS OF UTAH. - MONEY DONATED WILL BENEFIT A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE. - SSIR CARES, INC. RECEIVES RECOGNITION FOR ITS DONATIONS. |
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
10% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand County Education Foundation | Moab, UT | To provide a pool of resources for staff & admin to support school sites and let them know that let them know they have the backing of the… | $7,300 |
| Park City Education Foundation | Park City, UT | Support high-impact programs that advance student achievement | $7,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Supporting the educational, research, and health promotion activities of the health sciences center of the university of utah | $6,500 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Support local pbs affiliate | $6,000 |
| Hearsee | St George, UT | Building technology that empowers people who are blind or have low vision to move freely and confidently in the world. | $6,000 |
| Wasatch Community Foundation | Heber City, UT | Scholarship program | $5,500 |
| Golfher | St George, UT | Empower women to participate confidently in golf. providing a supportive environment where women can learn, practice and master the game. | $4,500 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagerstown, MD | Support in accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat t1d and its complications. | $4,000 |
| Christian Center | Park City, UT | Providing a variety of social services that suport basic needs. | $3,500 |
| Community for Childrens Justice | Park City, UT | Support child abuse victims & families | $3,500 |
| Eats Park City | Park City, UT | Provide healthy meals for schools | $3,500 |
| Friends of Summit County Search & Rescue Fund | Park City, UT | Rescue & service of residents or visitors that find themselves in distress | $3,500 |
| Friends of the Utah Avalanche Forecast Center Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | Provide avalanche safety and education to the public | $3,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Summit & Wasatch Counties | Park City, UT | Provide housing for under-served | $3,500 |
| Holy Cross Ministries | Salt Lake City, UT | Helping the underserved community's need for health and well-being | $3,500 |
| Jewish Family Service | Denver, CO | Improving the lives of individuals & families with supporing services | $3,500 |
| Kimball Art Center | Park City, UT | Promote arts | $3,500 |
| Kpcw | Park City, UT | Promote public radio | $3,500 |
| Mountain Lands Community Housing Trust | Park City, UT | Provide affordable housing | $3,500 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation | Park City, UT | Build, maintain and advocate for non-motorized trails in park city and around utah | $3,500 |
| Nuzzles & Co | Park City, UT | Protect and provide for animals | $3,500 |
| Park City Community Foundation | Park City, UT | Support the community | $3,500 |
| Park City Historical Society & Museum | Park City, UT | Preserve history | $3,500 |
| Park City Reads | Park City, UT | Recognizing, educating & advocating for dyslexic students | $3,500 |
| Park City Schools Mt Bike Team | Park City, UT | Coaches hope to develop lifetime cyclists out of young athletes | $3,500 |
| Park City Tots Inc | Park City, UT | Providing high quality, affordable and safe childcare | $3,500 |
| Paws for Life | Heber City, UT | Animal rescue | $3,500 |
| Peace House Inc | Park City, UT | Support & dedication to end family violence & abuse | $3,500 |
| People's Health Clinic | Park City, UT | Provide affordable healthcare | $3,500 |
| Pretty Sweet Foundation | Park City, UT | Dedicated to making insulin affordable through insulin abroad trips, education, legislation change, events, partnerships & contributions… | $3,500 |
| South Summit Trails Foundation | Oakley, UT | To connect communities and increase recreation opportunities for present and future generations. | $3,500 |
| Summit County Clubhouse | Park City, UT | An inclusinve community in which all adults living with a mental health diagnosis achieve potential | $3,500 |
| Summit Land Conservancy | Park City, UT | Protect and preserve land and water | $3,500 |
| Swaner Nature Preserve | Logan, UT | Preserve nature | $3,500 |
| The Equellness Center | Park City, UT | Foster personal growth and mental fitness through equine assisted services and wellness programs. | $3,500 |
| United States Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation | Park City, UT | Support amateur skiing and snowboarding | $3,500 |
| Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation | Park City, UT | Support active lifestyles | $3,500 |
| Utah Open Lands Conservation Association | Salt Lake City, UT | Preserve & protect land for communities & tomorrow's generation | $3,500 |
| Utah Symphony & Opera | Salt Lake City, UT | Connect the community through live music | $3,500 |
| Weilenmann School of Discovery | Park City, UT | Support academic excellence | $3,500 |
| Youth Sports Alliance | Park City, UT | Support youth sports | $3,500 |
| Eqyptian Theater Park City Performances | Park City, UT | To help preserve its historic structure and provide diverse entertainment, cultural experiences and community involvment. | $3,500 |
| Mountain Town Music | Park City, UT | To support and foster live music that strengthens community connection, nurtures human well-being and uplifts the musicians who make the… | $3,500 |
| Park City Opera | Park City, UT | Revitalizing the opera experience by making the art form accessible and engaging for everyone. | $3,500 |
| Recycle Utah | Park City, UT | Engage the community in practicing resource conservation through recycling services, education, outreach and advocacy. | $3,500 |
| Taylor Hagen Memorial Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | Suicide prevention | $3,000 |
| The Canyons School District Education Foundation | Sandy, UT | Education | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Research in curing alzheimer's | $2,500 |
| Donorconnect | Murray, UT | Connecting donors with recipients | $2,500 |
| Kostopulos Dream Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Dedicated to improving the quality of life thru education & growth | $2,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Murray, UT | Create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses | $2,500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | Research to cure, prevent and treat multiple sclerosis | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood Connection Inc | Santa Clara, UT | To fight childhood hunger | $2,500 |
| Racing for Orphans With Down Syndrome Inc | Providence, UT | To uncover the superpowers of individuals with down syndrome. | $2,500 |
| Rise Inc | Woodland, CA | Provides social services | $2,500 |
| Saint George Bicycle Collective | Salt Lake City, UT | Refurbishes donated bicycles and provides to needy children. | $2,500 |
| The Road Home | Salt Lake City, UT | To individually assess & serve the homeless & near homeless | $2,500 |
| Utah Veterans Alliance | Salt Lake City, UT | Support veterans | $2,500 |
| Washington County School District Foundation | St George, UT | Education | $2,500 |
| Circles Salt Lake | Murray, UT | Support in building bridges of friendship & community that support individuals & familites on their jouney from surviving to thriving. | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 73 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $238,300 | 73 |
| 2024 | $228,508 | 84 |
| 2023 | $273,660 | 88 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601559349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1351995
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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