George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence
The organization was established to support and benefit the university of Utah school of medicine and to help enable the university to provide the highest quality medical education, cutting edge research, and excellent healthcare for utahns.
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence at a glance
In short: George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence gave $999K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $999K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $999,220
- +24.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $999,220
- +24.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $999,220
- Total assets
- $45,948,008
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Utah ($999K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $355K (2023) to $999K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $999K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | To support the university of Utah school of medicine | $999,220 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,948,008 | $2,382,952 | $1,407,051 | $999,220 | 1 | $1,844,413 |
| 2024 | $42,475,802 | $1,697,608 | $1,143,158 | $800,000 | 1 | $1,199,949 |
| 2023 | $39,336,123 | $838,286 | $542,696 | $354,660 | 1 | $323,199 |
| 2022 | $37,470,819 | $38,232,116 | $23,235 | — | — | $28,118 |
About George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence
Based on IRS filings
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence is a public charity focused on Education, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $45.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $999K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence is led by Taylor R. Randall, Board Chair on every filing since 2022; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Taylor R. Randall
Board Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Olson
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Best
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Eccles
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Good
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Lamb
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Hobson-Rohrer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spence Eccles
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Finlayson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Wayne Samuelson (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Spencer Eccleshope Eccles As Rep (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence
How much does George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence give each year?
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence gave $999K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $800K across 1 grant.
How large is George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence?
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence reported $45.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence?
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence is a public charity focused on Education, based in Salt Lake City, UT. It holds $45.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence operate?
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence has awarded grants in Utah.
What is George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence's EIN?
George S and Dolores Dore Eccles Endowment for Medical School Excellence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3646588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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