Mountain West Foundation
To sponsor economic development projects for underserved small businesses. To provide direct business education, training, and loans to qualifying small businesses.
Mountain West Foundation at a glance
In short: Mountain West Foundation gave $89K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $88,500
- -39.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -38.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,063
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $333,101
- -36.6% 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 Mountain West Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alex Burgers ($20K). Together the top 8 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2025) to $145K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Burgers West Jordan, UT | Operations | $20,000 |
| Parfe Diem Salt Lake City, UT | Operations | $15,000 |
| Planted Healing Salt Lake City, UT | Operations | $12,500 |
| Utah LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce Salt Lake City, UT | Operations | $10,000 |
| Utah Microloan Fund Salt Lake City, UT | Operations | $10,000 |
| Suazo Business Center Salt Lake City, UT | Operations | $7,500 |
| International Rescue Committee West Valley City, UT | Operations | $7,500 |
| Utah Hispanic Chamber Taylorsville, UT | Operations | $6,000 |
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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 | $333,101 | $10,224 | $202,264 | $88,500 | 8 | $9,169 |
| 2024 | $525,141 | $731,400 | $206,259 | $145,000 | 13 | $2,184 |
About Mountain West Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mountain West Foundation is a public charity, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $333K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $9K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mountain West Foundation is led by John D. Evans, Chair on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John D. Evans
Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cleopatra Louise
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Lower
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manuel Bueno
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Mountain West Foundation
How much does Mountain West Foundation give each year?
Mountain West Foundation gave $89K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $145K across 13 grants.
What is Mountain West Foundation's typical grant size?
Mountain West Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,063, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mountain West Foundation give grants?
Mountain West Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (5 grants).
Does Mountain West Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Mountain West Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (8 grants).
Who are Mountain West Foundation's largest grantees?
Mountain West Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Alex Burgers ($20,000), Parfe Diem ($15,000) and Planted Healing ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mountain West Foundation?
Mountain West Foundation reported $333K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What is Mountain West Foundation's EIN?
Mountain West Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4821159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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