Community Trust of Utah
Community Trust of Utah is a public charity based in Salt Lake City, Utah, formed in 2017. It was established to benefit and carry out the charitable purposes of the Community Foundation of Utah and to advance innovation and collaboration in philanthropy.
Community Trust of Utah at a glance
In short: Community Trust of Utah gave $31.6M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $2.3M), top state Utah. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,610,761
- +114.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,257,912
- +298.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,500
- Total assets
- $23,821,973
- -24.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (16% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Trust of Utah
- Contact
Mailing address: 1245 Brickyard Road Ste 410, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Phone: (801) 559-3005
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Trust of Utah funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Utah ($26.0M). Together the top 10 received $31.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 99 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 16% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah. The state associated with the other 84% is not identified in the supplied information. One listed recipient is the Church of Jesus Christ in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Trust of Utah open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $781K; repeat grants $3.7M. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $14.7M (2023) to $138.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $31.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Utah | General Support | $26,017,613 |
| Church of Jesus Christ Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $5,179,840 |
| Salem City | General Support | $104,500 |
| Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation | General Support | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Fund | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Cache Community Food Pantry | General Support | $50,000 |
| Citizens Against Physical & Sexual Abuse | General Support | $23,000 |
| Utah Prospects | General Support | $20,000 |
| Generationall | General Support | $15,000 |
| Fund for Charitable Giving | General Support | $12,808 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,821,973 | $40,980,341 | $33,391,712 | $31,610,761 | 14 | $15,665,687 |
| 2023 | $31,571,722 | $15,901,466 | $15,543,602 | $14,721,121 | 26 | $8,180,632 |
| 2022 | $38,314,413 | $53,168,017 | $33,911,300 | $30,481,366 | 18 | $22,086,451 |
| 2021 | $38,923,456 | $207,220,473 | $139,180,727 | $138,925,210 | 34 | $65,910,752 |
| 2020 | $36,379,558 | $170,520,993 | $80,704,234 | $80,583,137 | 7 | $69,309,694 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it supports and carries out the charitable purposes of the Community Foundation of Utah, advancing innovation and collaboration in philanthropy. The Trust says the Community Foundation of Utah partners with individuals, corporations, and foundations to support community progress.
The Trust’s filing says most of its grants go to public charities at the request of donor-advised fund holders. The listed 2024 grants include support for the Community Foundation of Utah, the Church of Jesus Christ, Salem City, the Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation, and other organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust reported 14 grants totaling $31,610,761. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $26,017,613, with a median of $21,500. The largest grants were $26,017,613 to the Community Foundation of Utah and $5,179,840 to the Church of Jesus Christ in Salt Lake City, both for general support. Other notable grants included $104,500 to Salem City and $100,000 to the Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation, also for general support.
The filing says most grants are made to public charities at the request of donors who established donor-advised funds, and that no further follow-up is deemed necessary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brad Dickson as Vice President, Doug Hansen as Treasurer, Trish Coughlin as President, and Chris Conard and Marty Tate as Trustees.
Community Trust of Utah is led by Trish Coughlin, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Trish Coughlin
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marty Tate
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Conard
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Dickson
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Hansen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Brent Thomson (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jeramy Lund (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Lindsey Knueven (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.
Frequently asked questions about Community Trust of Utah
How much does Community Trust of Utah give each year?
Community Trust of Utah gave $31.6M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $14.7M across 26 grants.
What is Community Trust of Utah's typical grant size?
Community Trust of Utah's median grant in 2024 was $21,500, and its average grant was $2,257,912, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Trust of Utah that year got $781K on average.
Where does Community Trust of Utah give grants?
Community Trust of Utah's top state is Utah, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Does Community Trust of Utah give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Community Trust of Utah's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Community Trust of Utah's largest grantees?
Community Trust of Utah's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Utah ($26,017,613), Church of Jesus Christ ($5,179,840) and Salem City ($104,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Trust of Utah?
Community Trust of Utah reported $23.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $41.0M.
What does Community Trust of Utah fund?
The organization states that it supports and carries out the charitable purposes of the Community Foundation of Utah, advancing innovation and collaboration in philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Trust of Utah?
Community Trust of Utah has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check utahcf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Trust of Utah's EIN?
Community Trust of Utah's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3365355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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