The Ij and Jeanne Wagner Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 20-2380497 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $35,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner JCC | Salt Lake City, UT | Facility maintenanceSecurity enhancementCommunity support | $1,000,000 |
| SJQ COL Wagner Scholarship Endowment | Salt Lake City, UT | Supports Law Studentswith financial need | $350,000 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Long term financial supportfor military students ,veteran programs and campus resources | $250,000 |
| Hinckley Institute | Salt Lake City, UT | Support civic engagementpublic service educationinternship programs | $35,000 |
| Sjq College of Law | Salt Lake City, UT | SJQ and EDR need-based scholarships. | $30,000 |
| University of Utah VSC | Salt Lake City, UT | Providing academic resourcesand emergency support | $25,000 |
| Snow College | Ephraim, UT | Student supportProgram expansionEconomic development | $25,000 |
| Madeleine Choir School | Salt Lake City, UT | Tuition assistanceArt & Music programsFacility improvements | $25,000 |
| Peel Therapeutics Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | Cancer Research | $25,000 |
| SJ Quinney COL Scholarship Grant | Salt Lake City, UT | Covers tuition and living costssupport student success | $25,000 |
| Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary | Salt Lake City, UT | Support basic material needsdaily operations and specialized monastic mission | $20,000 |
| Scenic Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Public policy advocacyEducation and outreachResearch and advisory services | $15,000 |
| Utah Film Center | Salt Lake City, UT | Film exhibitionArtistic supportMedia Arts education | $10,000 |
| Utah Shakespeare Festival | Cedar City, UT | Live theatrical productionseducational outreach programscommunity accessibility initiatives | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,845,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $25,070,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,153,500 | 18 |
| 2022 | $1,015,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622479349100802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2380497
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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