Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation
The Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation is a private foundation based in Park City, Utah. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including Intermountain Healthcare Foundation, Stanford University, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Park City, Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, and 626 Landmark Foundation.
Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation gave $1.6M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,646,140
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $149,649
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $31,388,974
- +24.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 680 Hollyhock St, Park City, UT 84098
Phone: (805) 374-8555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Inc ($1.5M across 7 grants). Together the top 5 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 41 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 6% to California, and 1% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2024) to $6.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Inc Salt Lake City, UT | (1) description: 3,000 shares of alphabet inc. Securities (2) book value: $ 98,403 (3) method used to determine book value: average price per share. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 11/14/2024 (6) purpose: physician recruitment and charity care | $529,710 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Inc Salt Lake City, UT | (1) description: 700 shares of microsoft corp securities (2) book value: $41,833 (3) method used to determine book value: average price per share. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 11/14/2024 (6) purpose: physician recruitment and charity care | $296,860 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Inc Salt Lake City, UT | (1) description: 500 shares of meta platforms, inc. Securtiies (2) book value: $ 47,935 (3) method used to determine book value: average price per share. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 11/14/2024 (6) purpose: physician recruitment and charity care | $288,443 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Inc Salt Lake City, UT | (1) description: 1,114 shares of advanced micro devices, inc. Securities (2) book value: $ 91,525 (3) method used to determine book value: purchased price (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 11/14/2024 (6) purpose: physician recruitment and charity care | $155,937 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Inc Salt Lake City, UT | (1) description: 100 shares of service now, inc. Securities (2) book value: $23,105 (3) method used to determine book value: average price per share. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 11/14/2024 (6) purpose: physician recruitment and charity care | $104,300 |
| Board of Trustess - Leland Stanford Jr Unniversity Redwood City, CA | General Opperating Support | $100,000 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Inc Salt Lake City, UT | (1) description: 249 shares of palo alto networks, inc. Securities (2) book value: $ 42,639 (3) method used to determine book value: purchased price (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 11/14/2024 (6) purpose: physician recruitment and charity care | $99,249 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church Park City Park City, UT | General Opperating Support | $30,000 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Inc Salt Lake City, UT | Physician Recruitment and Charity Care | $21,641 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Opperating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $31,388,974 | $6,113,411 | $1,780,750 | $1,646,140 | 11 | $1,668,464 | $2,200,569 | $1,428,070 |
| 2023 | $25,214,767 | $1,863,084 | $1,836,461 | $1,698,857 | 8 | $1,719,709 | $595,898 | $1,222,593 |
| 2022 | $22,927,684 | $1,124,757 | $2,845,503 | $2,640,660 | 6 | $2,691,884 | $1,036,497 | $1,157,791 |
| 2021 | $28,214,519 | $3,420,531 | $6,792,195 | $6,525,000 | 5 | $6,604,512 | $3,138,250 | $1,338,670 |
| 2020 | $29,156,201 | $5,581,067 | $4,934,674 | $4,760,901 | 11 | — | $980,020 | $4,046,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $1,646,140. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $529,710, with a median of $100,000.
The largest reported grants included $529,710, $296,860, $288,443, $155,937, $104,300, $99,249, and $21,641 to Intermountain Healthcare Foundation, for physician recruitment and charity care. Other grants included $100,000 to the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Jr. University for general operating support; $30,000 to St. Mary’s Catholic Church Park City for general operating support; and $10,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago and 626 Landmark Foundation for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jerry A. Grundhofer, Kathleen A. Grundhofer, and Lauren Grundhofer Peterson as trustees.
Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerry A. Grundhofer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. Grundhofer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Grundhofer Peterson
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 Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation
How much does Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation give each year?
Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation gave $1.6M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 8 grants.
What is Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $149,649, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation give grants?
Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (7 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation's largest grantees?
Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Inc ($1,496,140 across 7 grants), Board of Trustess - Leland Stanford Jr Unniversity ($100,000) and St Mary's Catholic Church Park City ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation?
Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation reported $31.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation's EIN?
Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3718835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jerry and Kathleen Grundhofer 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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