The Zions Bancorporation Foundation
Invitation OnlySalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 84-1411938 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded178
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$45.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,000.
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
93% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter the Homeless Committee Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | Support ending homelessness | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Create opportunities for individuals and families to thrive | $100,000 |
| National Ability Center | Park City, UT | Provide adaptive recreation opportunities | $70,000 |
| Ririe-Woodbury Dance Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Pursue ongoing inclusion in dance | $70,000 |
| Maliheh Free Clinic | Millcreek, UT | Provide free access to urgent medical care | $50,000 |
| Stella H Oaks Charitable Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Support single-mother scholarship | $50,000 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Support student athletics | $36,000 |
| Child Care Resource Center Inc | Chatsworth, CA | Support children and families | $35,000 |
| Accessity | San Diego, CA | Provide small business owners with technical assistance | $34,000 |
| Childrens Center | West Valley City, UT | Provide mental health care to children | $33,000 |
| Lucky Duck Foundation | San Diego, CA | Prevent and alleviate suffering of homelessness | $26,000 |
| Gary and Jeanette Herbert Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Support education efforts around public policy | $25,000 |
| Greater Houston Partnership Foundation | Houston, TX | Support economic development | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County | Los Angeles, CA | Financial counseling and education programs | $25,000 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Fund scholarship for lee business school | $25,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Provide college scholarships | $24,000 |
| Spirit Golf Association | The Woodlands, TX | Promote amateur golf | $21,750 |
| Nature Conservancy | Salt Lake City, UT | Support conservation priorities in utah | $20,000 |
| Sutherland Institute | Salt Lake City, UT | Support community-driven public policy solutions | $20,000 |
| Treasure House | Glendale, AZ | Support young adults with idds | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Create opportunity for individuals and families to thrive | $20,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | San Diego, CA | Provide food to the homeless | $15,000 |
| Hopewest | Grand Junction, CO | Specialized medical care | $15,000 |
| Ventura County Community Development Corporation | Oxnard, CA | Provide homebuyer education to low-moderate income residents | $15,000 |
| Aspen Education Foundation | Aspen, CO | Supprt high quality education | $11,000 |
| Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation | Fullerton, CA | Support student success | $10,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Utah Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | Promote solidarity with israel | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Inc | Denver, CO | Support affordable housing project | $10,000 |
| Lion Global Foundation | Denver, CO | Foster cross-cultural understanding | $10,000 |
| Lion Global Foundation | Denver, CO | Support mizel museum and cell | $10,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | New York, NY | Support affordable housing | $10,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Los Angeles, CA | Lead impactful community partnerships | $10,000 |
| Nevada Hand Inc | Las Vegas, NV | Provide affordable housing | $10,000 |
| Plymouth Housing Group | Seattle, WA | Subsidize low-income housing for seniors | $10,000 |
| San Diego Society of Natural History Balboa Park | San Diego, CA | Support museum research and exhibits | $10,000 |
| United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Inc | Tucson, AZ | Support mental well-being | $10,000 |
| Valley of the Sun United Way | Phoenix, AZ | Support community development | $10,000 |
| Centro de Salud de LA Comunidad de San Ysidro Inc | San Diego, CA | Improve community health | $9,000 |
| United Way of King County | Seattle, WA | Providing support to local nonprofits | $8,900 |
| The Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | Educational and support programs for youth | $8,750 |
| New Hope Housing Inc | Houston, TX | Provide shelter and support services | $8,500 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | Houston, TX | Provide early childhood education | $8,400 |
| Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc | Dallas, TX | Help individuals find employment | $7,500 |
| Young Americans Center for Financial Education | Denver, CO | Provide low-income students with financial education | $7,500 |
| Palm Springs International Film Society | Palm Springs, CA | Support new filmmaking talent | $7,000 |
| Catholic Community Services of Western Washington | Edmonds, WA | Provide services to underserved communities | $5,500 |
| Cancer Lifeline of King County | Seattle, WA | Support and resources for cancer patients | $5,000 |
| Childrens Heart Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Support families of children with heart issues | $5,000 |
| Dreamspring | Albuquerque, NM | Increase access to credit | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Provide services to families with minor children | $5,000 |
| Friends for Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department | Las Vegas, NV | Reduce crime by forging community relationships | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Colorado | Denver, CO | Build girls of courage, confidence, and character | $5,000 |
| Heart & Hand Center | Denver, CO | Empow young people to realize their potential | $5,000 |
| Houston Area Urban League Inc | Houston, TX | Provide social services | $5,000 |
| Impact Development Fund | Loveland, CO | Develop and preserve affordable housing | $5,000 |
| Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Foundation Inc | Las Vegas, NV | Support teachers in libraries program | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Fund research for cancer cures | $5,000 |
| Liftfund Inc | San Antonio, TX | Help start ups | $5,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | San Diego, CA | Lead impactful community partnerships | $5,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Phoenix, AZ | Support low-income communities | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 178 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,427,860 | 178 |
| 2023 | $2,169,238 | 232 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513199349100301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1411938
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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