Silver Dollar Foundation
Silver Dollar Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jackson, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $241K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Silver Dollar Foundation at a glance
In short: Silver Dollar Foundation gave $241K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $240,600
- +9524.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +800.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,733
- +969.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,688,119
- +3505.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Silver Dollar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ($138K). Together the top 9 received $241K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Silver Dollar Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 147% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $241K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Salt Lake City, UT | Religious | $137,600 |
| Israaid US Global Humanitarian Assistance Inc Beverly Hills, CA | Eliminating Poverty | $40,000 |
| Fast Forward for the Planet Salt Lake City, UT | Environmental Impact | $25,000 |
| Choice Humanitarian Jordan, UT | Eliminating Poverty | $24,000 |
| Rise and Rebuild Foundation Sandy, UT | Eliminating Poverty | $10,000 |
| Tanner Dance at U of U Salt Lake City, UT | Arts and Education | $1,800 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Primary Children's Hospital | $1,500 |
| University Hospital Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Orthopedic Hospital | $500 |
| Rescue Mission of SLC Salt Lake City, UT | Ending Homelessness | $200 |
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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 | $4,688,119 | $4,804,326 | $246,250 | $240,600 | 9 | $240,600 | $2,134,570 | $163,629 |
| 2023 | $130,043 | — | $4,936 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | — | $6,567 |
| 2022 | $134,979 | $140,000 | $5,021 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | — | $2,642 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Silver Dollar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $164K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Silver Dollar Foundation is led by Christine Holding, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Holding
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Holding
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Catherine Holding Didier
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Clayton Holding
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Dallin Holding
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
David Holding
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Charlotte Covery Holding
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Lauren Christine Holding
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Silver Dollar Foundation
How much does Silver Dollar Foundation give each year?
Silver Dollar Foundation gave $241K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is Silver Dollar Foundation's typical grant size?
Silver Dollar Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,733, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Silver Dollar Foundation give grants?
Silver Dollar Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (6 grants).
Does Silver Dollar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Silver Dollar Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Eliminating Poverty" (3 grants).
Who are Silver Dollar Foundation's largest grantees?
Silver Dollar Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ($137,600), Israaid US Global Humanitarian Assistance Inc ($40,000) and Fast Forward for the Planet ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Silver Dollar Foundation?
Silver Dollar Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $241K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Silver Dollar Foundation's EIN?
Silver Dollar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4750084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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