The Joe R & Joella F Utley Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 57-0974104 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$218K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays Hope | Columbus, NC | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| We Must Protect | Kapolei, HI | Hurricane Helene aid for Western North Carolina | $20,000 |
| Foothills Humane Society Inc | Columbus, NC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| S C Bach | Greenville, SC | S C Bach - B Minor Mass Performance | $10,800 |
| Landrum High | Campobello, SC | Landrum XC Team | $10,000 |
| Landrum High | Campobello, SC | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Spartanburg County Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | Hand in Hand Ministries Fund | $10,000 |
| Spartanburg Humane Society Inc | Spartanburg, SC | Spayghetti and No Balls - Spay and Neuter Event | $10,000 |
| Spartanburg Philharmonic | Spartanburg, SC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry | Columbus, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| We Defy | Mckinney, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Converse University | Spartanburg, SC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Columbia, SC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Landrum High | Campobello, SC | 2024 summer camp for XC athletes | $5,000 |
| Motlow Creek Baptist Church | Campobello, SC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Red Bell Run Foundation Inc | Columbus, NC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Converse University | Spartanburg, SC | Charles Moseley Chamber Music Series | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $218,300 | 17 |
| 2023 | $287,461 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532829349100233
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-0974104
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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