Council for Investment in Education
The Council for Investment in Education is a private foundation based in an individual recipient City, Utah. Its 2023 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing scholarships through educational institutions to give children opportunities to learn.
Council for Investment in Education at a glance
In short: Council for Investment in Education gave $43K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Utah. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,500
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,269
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $285,687
- -9.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Council for Investment in Education
- How to Apply
-
The 2023 filing describes a scholarship application for students in need of college financial assistance; it does not specify application materials. The filing’s application instructions are from a past cycle, and no current application cycle is confirmed.
- Review Cycle
- March 1 was the deadline stated in the 2023 filing and is a past deadline.
- Deadline
- March 1 was the deadline stated in the 2023 filing and is a past deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Marilyn Phillips
Mailing address: 326 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Phone: (801) 355-2300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Council for Investment in Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Utah ($13K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 62 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to Utah recipients. The remaining grant dollars went to Virginia (5%), Arizona (2%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Council for Investment in Education open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 303% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $119K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Tuition Scholarships | $12,500 |
| Granite Education Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Support Kids and Education | $6,000 |
| Utah Festival Opera Logan, UT | Tuition Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Utah State University Logan, UT | Tuition Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Tuition Scholarships | $3,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Westminster College of Salt Lake Salt Lake City, UT | Education Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Utah Valley University Orem, UT | Tuition Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA | Tuition Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Tuition Scholarships | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Council for Investment in Education?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $285,687 | $16,584 | $44,718 | $42,500 | 13 | $42,500 | $12,366 | $14,012 |
| 2024 | $313,820 | $10,546 | $46,884 | $43,201 | 15 | $43,200 | $11,624 | $16,158 |
| 2023 | $478,866 | $10,778 | $44,832 | $119,322 | 12 | $36,000 | $1,938 | $23,448 |
| 2022 | $464,607 | $852 | $43,158 | $35,050 | 10 | $35,050 | — | $22,287 |
| 2021 | $501,495 | $7,573 | $42,908 | $39,795 | 12 | — | $465 | $23,700 |
| 2020 | $461,853 | $9,674 | $60,746 | $57,470 | 16 | — | $6,734 | $22,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Council for Investment in Education reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — 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’s 2023 filing describes its activity as “providing scholarships to educational institutions to provide children with opportunities to learn.” Its 2025 grants show support for tuition and education scholarships, as well as education-related organizations.
Among the grantees, Granite Education Foundation says its mission is to reduce barriers to learning and increase access to opportunities for students and educators in the Granite an individual recipient Education Foundation says it promotes student success in the an individual recipient City School District by using private donations to supplement children’s educational experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $42,500 across 13 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,500, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest awards included $12,500 to the University of Utah for tuition scholarships and $6,000 to Granite Education Foundation to support children and education. Other notable awards included $3,500 to Utah Festival Opera and $3,000 each to Utah State University, Brigham Young University, an individual recipient Community College, and Westminster College of an individual recipient for scholarships.
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It also describes a scholarship program for students needing financial assistance for college. The filing lists Marilyn Phillips as the contact and says students can apply to the program. Awards are valued at $1,000 per year for specific college degree paths.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marilyn Phillips, Kathy Millet, Shauna VanBuren, and John Haglund as trustees.
Council for Investment in Education's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Haglund
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Millet
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Phillips
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shauna Vanburen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Council for Investment in Education
How much does Council for Investment in Education give each year?
Council for Investment in Education gave $43K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 15 grants.
What is Council for Investment in Education's typical grant size?
Council for Investment in Education's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,269, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Council for Investment in Education that year got $2K on average.
Where does Council for Investment in Education give grants?
Council for Investment in Education gives mostly in Utah: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (4 grants) and Logan, UT (2 grants).
Does Council for Investment in Education give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Council for Investment in Education's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Scholarships" (9 grants).
Who are Council for Investment in Education's largest grantees?
Council for Investment in Education's largest 2025 grantees include University of Utah ($12,500), Granite Education Foundation ($6,000) and Utah Festival Opera ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Council for Investment in Education?
Council for Investment in Education reported $286K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Council for Investment in Education fund?
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes its activity as “providing scholarships to educational institutions to provide children with opportunities to learn.” Its 2025 grants show support for tuition and education scholarships, as well as education-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Council for Investment in Education?
The 2023 filing describes a scholarship application for students in need of college financial assistance; it does not specify application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Council for Investment in Education's EIN?
Council for Investment in Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7215349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Council for Investment in Education's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
IBM International Foundation
Armonk, NY
The IBM International Foundation funds education and workforce programs that build 21st-century and technology job skills, including initiatives for underserved students and job seekers. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $8.48 million, with a median of $100,000, and went to organizations across several U.S. states, especially Delaware and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$357.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$11.7M
Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation
Salt Lake City, UT
The Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation supports education, sports, community service, and mental health organizations, with most of its funding going to Utah. Its 2024 grants ranged from $53 to $2,037,350, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.9M
Grants
48
Total Given
$2.6M
Launfal Foundation
American Fork, UT
The Launfal Foundation primarily supports educational institutions, with 2025 grants ranging from $1,000 to $26,918 and a median of $5,900. Most funding went to Utah recipients, with additional grants in Minnesota and Arizona. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$136K
Grants
17
Total Given
$152K
Hopkin Foundation
Belmont, MA
The Hopkin Foundation funds scholarships and mentoring to help lower-income students attend college and prepare for careers. In 2025, it awarded 20 grants totaling $205,637, with amounts ranging from $350 to $101,900 and a median of $3,114; grants went mainly to recipients in Idaho and Utah, with others in several states. It invites eligible students to request a scholarship application online.
Assets
$383K
Grants
20
Total Given
$206K
Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation
Grand Junction, CO
The foundation primarily funds need-based scholarships for students who live in Mesa County, Colorado, or Carbon County, Utah, to attend accredited colleges, universities, or vocational schools; it also supports select education and research projects. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,500 to $377,808, with a median of $7,000. Scholarship applications are accepted online each year from October 1 through April 30; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests for other grants.
Assets
$14.6M
Grants
52
Total Given
$888K
More similar funders
More Funders in Utah
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Council for Investment in Education's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Council for Investment in Education down — hundreds of funders to go?