B W Bastian Foundation
The B W Bastian Foundation is a private foundation based in Orem, Utah. In 2024, it reported 116 grants totaling $965,870, supporting organizations including Utah nonprofits and organizations based elsewhere.
B W Bastian Foundation at a glance
In short: B W Bastian Foundation gave $966K across 116 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Utah. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $965,870
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 116
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,326
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,596,973
- -8.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (45 of 116, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Utah (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to B W Bastian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 51 W Center St Ste 755, Orem, UT 84057-4605
Phone: (801) 323-5938
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from B W Bastian Foundation
Who B W Bastian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Utah Pride Center ($75K). Together the top 10 received $416K.
Grant Size Distribution
458 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 447 grants of 458 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah. The remaining reported shares went to California (8%), Washington, DC (8%), Montana (3%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 116 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is B W Bastian Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 45 of 116 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 210% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $665K (2020) to $966K (2024). In 2024 it made 116 grants totaling $966K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Pride Center Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $75,120 |
| Encircle Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $62,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Equality Utah Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $48,000 |
| UAF Legacy Health Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Ballet West Lehi, UT | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Media Matters for America Washinton, DC | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Westminister College Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross Murray, UT | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable | $21,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,596,973 | $624,029 | $1,273,670 | $965,870 | 116 | $1,268,605 | $321,294 | $605,137 |
| 2023 | $8,333,417 | $637,931 | $1,152,508 | $874,216 | 100 | $1,147,290 | $364,392 | $545,843 |
| 2022 | $8,728,094 | $592,478 | $1,040,290 | $771,450 | 85 | $1,021,067 | $375,387 | $600,528 |
| 2021 | $9,034,063 | $1,659,498 | $1,096,654 | $823,363 | 83 | $1,094,452 | $1,382,930 | $627,824 |
| 2020 | $8,358,164 | $430,826 | $937,401 | $664,658 | 74 | — | $158,447 | $539,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B W Bastian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $605K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including LGBTQ+ community services and rights, arts and culture, education, media, youth services, health, and animal welfare. These are areas represented among the listed grants, not a stated list of the foundation’s formal priorities.
Grantees describe their work in their own terms. The Utah Pride Center says it provides support, education, outreach, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and allies. Equality Utah Foundation says it works to secure equal rights and protections for LGBTQ Utahns and their families. Ballet West says it inspires and empowers a broad community through ballet exposure, training, and education. Youth Futures says it provides shelter and support to homeless, unaccompanied, runaway, and at-risk youth in Utah. Flourish Therapy says it provides affordable, culturally competent mental health care to LGBTQ individuals and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 116 grants totaling $965,870. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $75,120, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $75,120 to Utah Pride Center, $62,000 to Encircle, $50,000 to Eisenhower Health Foundation, $48,000 to Equality Utah Foundation, and $40,000 to UAF Legacy Health. Other notable grants included $35,000 to Ballet West, $30,000 each to Media Matters for America and Westminster College, and $25,000 to American Red Cross.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bruce W Bastian, Michael S Marriott, McKay S Matthews, and Clinton Ford as trustees.
B W Bastian Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael S Marriott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $84K (2024)
Clinton Ford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McKay S Matthews
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce W Bastian
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Rich Ith (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bruce W Bastain (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $84K, to Michael S Marriott (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about B W Bastian Foundation
How much does B W Bastian Foundation give each year?
B W Bastian Foundation gave $966K across 116 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $874K across 100 grants.
What is B W Bastian Foundation's typical grant size?
B W Bastian Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,326, across 116 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from B W Bastian Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does B W Bastian Foundation give grants?
B W Bastian Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (8%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (57 grants), Provo, UT (4 grants), Lehi, UT (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does B W Bastian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 116 grants with a stated purpose on B W Bastian Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (99 grants), "Education" (12 grants) and "Charitabale" (3 grants).
Who are B W Bastian Foundation's largest grantees?
B W Bastian Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Utah Pride Center ($75,120), Encircle ($62,000) and Eisenhower Health Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is B W Bastian Foundation?
B W Bastian Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $605K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does B W Bastian Foundation fund?
The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including LGBTQ+ community services and rights, arts and culture, education, media, youth services, health, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from B W Bastian Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is B W Bastian Foundation's EIN?
B W Bastian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1378232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does B W Bastian Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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Grantable. (2026). B W Bastian Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/b-w-bastian-foundation-morg_dfc5016fdf894b559627eb6e92d311c6
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