Launfal Foundation
Launfal Foundation is a private foundation based in American Fork, Utah. It reported 17 grants totaling $152,129 in 2025; the listed grant purposes and recipients show support for educational institutions.
Launfal Foundation at a glance
In short: Launfal Foundation gave $152K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Utah. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,129
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,949
- +33.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,900
- Total assets
- $135,575
- +1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (77% 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 Launfal Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 856 E 700 N, American Fork, UT 84003
Phone: (801) 592-1826
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Launfal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brigham Young University ($27K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 72 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 19% to recipients in Minnesota, and 4% to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Launfal Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). 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 $99K (2020) to $155K (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Educational | $26,918 |
| Fortis College Salt Lake City, UT | Educational | $21,854 |
| Walden Univeristy Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $15,118 |
| Utah Valley University Orem, UT | Educational | $14,892 |
| Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT | Educational | $13,666 |
| Capella University Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $13,408 |
| Provo College Provo, UT | Educational | $9,500 |
| Utah State University Logan, UT | Educational | $8,031 |
| Utah Tech University St George, UT | Educational | $5,900 |
| Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | Educational | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,575 | $154,825 | $152,752 | $152,129 | 17 | $152,129 |
| 2024 | $133,502 | $155,175 | $127,700 | $127,081 | 19 | $127,081 |
| 2023 | $106,027 | $102,200 | $156,159 | $155,380 | 16 | $155,380 |
| 2022 | $159,986 | $100,575 | $132,590 | $131,985 | 11 | $131,985 |
| 2021 | $192,001 | $247,850 | $106,197 | $105,677 | 9 | $105,677 |
| 2020 | $50,348 | $144,300 | $99,797 | $99,266 | 9 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants listed in the filing were designated for educational purposes. Among the grantees, Westminster University describes itself as a private, independent university dedicated to student learning, while Western Governors University says its mission is to create pathways to opportunity. Grand Canyon University describes itself as a Christ-centered university, and Arizona State University says it advances the university by enriching the lives of alumni, students, and friends.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $152,129. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $26,918, with a median of $5,900. Larger grants included $26,918 to Brigham Young University, $21,854 to Fortis College, $15,118 to Walden University, $14,892 to Utah Valley University, and $13,666 to Westminster University. Other listed recipients included Capella University ($13,408), Provo College ($9,500), and Utah State University ($8,031).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dale Gunther as president.
Launfal Foundation is led by Dale Gunther, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dale Gunther
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rose Ann Gunther (2020–2024) — Trustee
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 Launfal Foundation
How much does Launfal Foundation give each year?
Launfal Foundation gave $152K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $127K across 19 grants.
What is Launfal Foundation's typical grant size?
Launfal Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,900, and its average grant was $8,949, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Launfal Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Launfal Foundation give grants?
Launfal Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (4 grants), Provo, UT (2 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Launfal Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Launfal Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (16 grants).
Who are Launfal Foundation's largest grantees?
Launfal Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brigham Young University ($26,918), Fortis College ($21,854) and Walden Univeristy ($15,118), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Launfal Foundation?
Launfal Foundation reported $136K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $155K.
What does Launfal Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants listed in the filing were designated for educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Launfal Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Launfal Foundation's EIN?
Launfal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8075391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Launfal 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Launfal Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Launfal Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/launfal-foundation-morg_1a7206c2f79145c7894b1b64d434b035
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