The Will Ascend Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlpine, Utah · EIN 87-0644841 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $15,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope for Fertility Foundation | Pleasant Grove, UT | Charitable donation | $80,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Murray, UT | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Tovonatese Charities | St George, UT | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Camp Kesem Foundation | Covina, CA | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Academy for Creating Enterprise | Lehi, UT | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Intermountain Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $7,500 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $7,500 |
| Encircle Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Resident Impact Project | Draper, UT | Charitable donation | $500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($110,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $229,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533039349101038
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-0644841
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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