BGDG Foundation
BGDG Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its 2024 filing lists charitable contributions to organizations including Intermountain Healthcare Foundation, Jazz Mentors Foundation, and Project Heal.
BGDG Foundation at a glance
In short: BGDG Foundation gave $138K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $138,361
- +432.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,530
- +210.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,558,273
- +66.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to BGDG 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: 2755 E Cottonwood Pkwy 450, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Phone: (801) 930-5309
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BGDG Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 43 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Utah recipients received 82% of grant dollars. Recipients in Maryland received 7%, New York 6%, Virginia 3%, and Washington, DC 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How BGDG Foundation gives
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 55% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $4.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $138,361 |
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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 | $7,558,273 | $3,240,413 | $230,779 | $138,361 | 12 | $138,361 | $336 | $253,616 |
| 2023 | $4,548,639 | $1,947,691 | $459,556 | $26,007 | 7 | $26,007 | — | $150,980 |
| 2022 | $3,060,504 | $6,134,797 | $4,222,469 | $4,148,753 | 15 | $4,148,753 | — | $143,521 |
| 2021 | $1,148,176 | $129,491 | $103,952 | $80,441 | 2 | $80,441 | $92,519 | $753 |
| 2020 | $1,122,637 | $745,586 | $31,279 | $24,500 | 7 | — | $17,207 | $62,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BGDG Foundation reported a distributable amount of $254K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $138,361. Grant amounts ranged from $119 to $72,032, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants were $72,032 to Intermountain Healthcare Foundation, $25,000 to Jazz Mentors Foundation, and $10,000 to Project Heal. Other listed grants included $6,000 to Obontu, $5,000 each to an individual recipient, Neuroworx, and Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, and $3,500 each to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society and Toys for Tots.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kenneth Woolley was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
BGDG Foundation is led by Kenneth Woolley, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth Woolley
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about BGDG Foundation
How much does BGDG Foundation give each year?
BGDG Foundation gave $138K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 7 grants.
What is BGDG Foundation's typical grant size?
BGDG Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,530, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BGDG Foundation give grants?
BGDG Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (7%) and New York (6%).
How large is BGDG Foundation?
BGDG Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $138K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $254K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from BGDG 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 BGDG Foundation's EIN?
BGDG Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2555595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does BGDG 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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