Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation
The Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It supports efforts to help individuals advance economically through education, affordable housing, and sustainable communities, and also identifies responding to urgent economic and social needs as a focus area.
Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation at a glance
In short: Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation gave $9.0M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $146K), mostly in Utah. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,035,916
- -34.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $145,741
- -29.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $326,524,507
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (19 of 62, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Utah (96% 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 Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation accepts proposals by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 978 Woodoak Lane, Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Phone: (801) 747-7000
Website: https://ivoryfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Utah ($4.1M). Together the top 10 received $7.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
306 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 211 grants of 306 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes partnerships and programs in Utah and with universities in other locations. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah; the remaining amounts went to recipients in California (2%), Oregon (1%), Massachusetts (1%), and Washington, DC (0%, rounded).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 62 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $197K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 104% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.7M (2020) to $13.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $9.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Fund | $4,121,332 |
| This Is the Place Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | General Fund | $1,585,000 |
| Community Foundation of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Utah State University Logan, UT | General Fund | $209,500 |
| Intermountain Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Granite Education Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | General Fund | $179,292 |
| Neighborhood House Association San Diego, CA | General Fund | $165,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Treeutah Salt Lake City, UT | General Fund | $144,478 |
| Scholarship-Ivory Const-Bldg Science Pathways Salt Lake City, UT | General Fund | $114,000 |
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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 | $326,524,507 | $21,005,753 | $24,806,465 | $9,035,916 | 62 | $9,735,916 | $2,282,268 | $14,271,556 |
| 2023 | $332,763,252 | $24,264,475 | $25,493,327 | $13,836,419 | 67 | $16,836,419 | $640,630 | $11,969,644 |
| 2022 | $258,215,529 | $70,603,196 | $11,535,523 | $4,514,489 | 66 | $7,514,489 | $27,000,628 | $9,024,155 |
| 2021 | $195,285,139 | $26,117,473 | $14,928,957 | $4,422,575 | 57 | $7,672,575 | $6,510,014 | $7,483,583 |
| 2020 | $144,616,747 | $33,824,289 | $4,241,300 | $2,725,098 | 54 | — | — | $5,433,097 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says its philanthropy focuses on amplifying individuals’ capacity to advance economically. Its four stated areas are Lift & Educate, Innovate & Invest in Housing Affordability, Build Sustainable Communities, and Respond to Urgent Economic & Social Needs.
For education, the foundation describes partnering with colleges and universities to provide scholarships and financial support to first-generation students, single parents, and students close to graduation. It also describes support for tutoring, mentoring, and internships, as well as initiatives related to innovation, real estate, and construction. In housing, it describes programs that encourage solutions to housing affordability and a partnership to preserve affordable housing in Utah.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, This Is the Place Foundation says it educates the public about Utah’s early settlers and the cultures and Indigenous people with whom they interacted. Granite Education Foundation says it works to reduce barriers to learning and expand opportunities for students and educators. Friends of the Children says it supports youth facing significant obstacles through long-term relationships with paid professional mentors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $9,035,916. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $4,121,332, with a median of $15,000. The largest grants included $4,121,332 to the University of Utah, $1,585,000 to This Is the Place Foundation, and $1,000,000 to Community Foundation of Utah. Other grants included $209,500 to Utah State University, $200,000 to Intermountain Foundation, and $179,292 to Granite Education Foundation.
The foundation also reported a $700,000 below-market loan to the Utah Housing Preservation Fund in 2024, bringing the total it had loaned to the fund to $13,000,000. The foundation’s filing statement says the fund is owned by Utah Non-Profit Housing Corporation and works to keep housing in Utah affordable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clark D Ivory, Christine C Ivory, Abby Ivory, and Mary Kathryn Bertha as trustees.
Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abby Ivory
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine C. Ivory
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clark D. Ivory
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kathryn Bertha
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation
How much does Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation give each year?
Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation gave $9.0M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13.8M across 67 grants.
What is Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation's typical grant size?
Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $145,741, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation give grants?
Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (28 grants), Murray, UT (3 grants), West Valley City, UT (2 grants) and Orem, UT (2 grants).
Does Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (62 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation's largest grantees?
Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Utah ($4,121,332), This Is the Place Foundation ($1,585,000) and Community Foundation of Utah ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation?
Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation reported $326.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14.3M (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.
What does Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation fund?
The foundation says its philanthropy focuses on amplifying individuals’ capacity to advance economically. Its four stated areas are Lift & Educate, Innovate & Invest in Housing Affordability, Build Sustainable Communities, and Respond to Urgent Economic & Social Needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation?
The foundation accepts proposals by invitation only 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 Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation's EIN?
Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0478665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Clark and Christine Ivory 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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