Marc C and Deborah H Bingham
The Marc C. and Deborah H. Bingham Foundation is a private foundation based in Provo, Utah. It makes annual grants for specific purposes, supporting higher education, medical research, and fish and wildlife conservation.
Marc C and Deborah H Bingham at a glance
In short: Marc C and Deborah H Bingham gave $6K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,500
- -93.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,750
- -83.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $49,917
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Marc C and Deborah H Bingham
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit an LOI following the requirements above.
- Review Cycle
- June 1.
- Deadline
- June 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Mckay
Mailing address: 180 N University Ave Ste 250, Provo, UT 84601
Phone: (801) 932-0311
Website: https://binghamfoundations.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Marc C and Deborah H Bingham
Who Marc C and Deborah H Bingham funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UVU Foundation ($4K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 58 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists education in western states, medical work, and wildlife conservation as award restrictions. Its website says fish, wildlife, and habitat conservation is primarily located in Utah. The 2025 grants listed were both to Utah recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marc C and Deborah H Bingham gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 458% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $1.5M (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UVU Foundation Orem, UT | President Scholarship Ball | $3,500 |
| Utah Police Civilian Associations Inc Salt Lake City, UT | Officer Involved Community Programs | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,917 | $25,490 | $20,156 | $5,500 | 2 | $5,500 | $490 | $1,200 |
| 2024 | $44,560 | $69,989 | $112,974 | $81,000 | 5 | $56,000 | $20,264 | $1,093 |
| 2023 | $88,424 | $685,262 | $821,102 | $770,555 | 19 | $770,555 | $376,347 | $3,809 |
| 2022 | $223,385 | $535,508 | $731,909 | $639,850 | 18 | $639,850 | $7,793 | $18,681 |
| 2021 | $467,160 | $56,430 | $1,559,465 | $1,503,175 | 14 | $1,503,175 | $42,952 | $82,178 |
| 2020 | $1,865,783 | $99,184 | $428,635 | $371,126 | 11 | — | $83,366 | $100,017 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marc C and Deborah H Bingham reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 stated mission is to “advance higher education opportunities for the average citizen, conduct research to eliminate cancer and other diseases for the betterment of mankind, and promote strong and sustainable fish and wildlife populations for future generations.”
Its focus areas are higher education—including scholarships, learning facilities, and broader educational opportunities—medical research, including research on cancer and other diseases, and sustainable conservation of fish, wildlife, and their habitats. The foundation’s application information says wildlife conservation is primarily located in Utah; its 2025 filing lists education in western states, medical work, and wildlife conservation among its award restrictions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported two grants totaling $5,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $3,500, with a median of $2,750. Recipients were in Utah. The grants were $3,500 to UVU Foundation for the President Scholarship Ball and $2,000 to Utah Police Civilian Associations Inc for Officer Involved Community Programs.
The foundation considers unsolicited proposals once a year. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of inquiry by June 1, no longer than two written pages, with up to two additional pages of photos or renderings where applicable. The LOI should identify the organization and contact person, describe the request and project timeline, give the total cost and requested amount, and identify matching or other funds. For multiyear requests, applicants should describe future funding needs and how the project would be completed if the foundation provides no further funding. The foundation states that it does not fund individual needs or financial aid, fundraising activities, travel, sectarian activities, political causes, publications, endowments or capital campaigns, travel exhibitions, or sports sponsorships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deborah Bingham and Marc C. Bingham as trustees. The foundation’s website identifies Deborah Bingham as its president and chair.
Marc C and Deborah H Bingham's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah Bingham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc C. Bingham
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 Marc C and Deborah H Bingham
How much does Marc C and Deborah H Bingham give each year?
Marc C and Deborah H Bingham gave $6K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 5 grants.
How large is Marc C and Deborah H Bingham?
Marc C and Deborah H Bingham reported $50K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marc C and Deborah H Bingham fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to “advance higher education opportunities for the average citizen, conduct research to eliminate cancer and other diseases for the betterment of mankind, and promote strong and sustainable fish and wildlife populations for future generations.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marc C and Deborah H Bingham?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Marc C and Deborah H Bingham make grants?
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists education in western states, medical work, and wildlife conservation as award restrictions. Its website says fish, wildlife, and habitat conservation is primarily located in Utah. The 2025 grants listed were both to Utah recipients.
What is Marc C and Deborah H Bingham's EIN?
Marc C and Deborah H Bingham's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2303248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Marc C and Deborah H Bingham accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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