The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 20-2221859 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make a Wish Foundation | Murray, UT | Program support | $50,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City, UT | Program support | $50,000 |
| The Sandy Club | Sandy, UT | Program support | $40,000 |
| Shriner's Children's Hospital | Salt Lake City, UT | Program support | $25,000 |
| Rise Up School of Dance | Salt Lake City, UT | Program support | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Salt Lake City, UT | Program support | $20,000 |
| Crossroads Urban Center | Salt Lake City, UT | Program support | $15,000 |
| Danielle Byron Henry Migraine Fdn | Salt Lake City, UT | Program support | $10,000 |
| National Ms Society of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Program support | $5,000 |
| Utah International Charter School | Millcreek, UT | Program support | $500 |
The return also lists 16 grants to individuals ($257,555). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $498,055 | 26 |
| 2023 | $470,817 | 23 |
| 2022 | $410,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600149349100005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2221859
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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