Foothold
Foothold is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake Cty, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $66K.
Foothold at a glance
In short: Foothold gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $300K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- +5900.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $300,000
- +5900.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $4,497,849
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foothold funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tears for Life the Tears Foundation ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Foothold gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $6.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tears for Life the Tears Foundation Puyallup, WA | Grant for intergenerational care and education | $300,000 |
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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 | $4,497,849 | $81,231 | $315,675 | $300,000 | 1 | $315,675 | $65,556 | — |
| 2023 | $4,732,293 | $-1,189,879 | $133,738 | $5,000 | 1 | $138,738 | — | — |
| 2022 | $6,152,907 | $-390,949 | $6,147,506 | $5,953,644 | 4 | $12,101,150 | — | — |
| 2021 | $12,691,815 | $1,535,192 | $519,735 | $307,600 | 6 | $744,785 | $4,594,274 | $491,330 |
| 2020 | $6,890,935 | $4,240,013 | $219,195 | — | — | — | $4,215,895 | $231,141 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foothold is led by Richard N. Beckstrand, President Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard N. Beckstrand
President Chairman
President & Chairman → President Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Marie Driggs
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol B. Beckstrand
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan S. Beckstrand
Secretary
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 Foothold
How much does Foothold give each year?
Foothold gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is Foothold?
Foothold reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $81K.
Where does Foothold operate?
Foothold has awarded grants in Utah, Washington.
What is Foothold's EIN?
Foothold's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8968356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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