Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation
Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation is a private foundation based in Layton, Utah. In its 2024 filing, it stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation at a glance
In short: Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation gave $193K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Utah. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $193,283
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,495
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,025,160
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Utah (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies 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: 575 North Artists Way, Layton, UT 84040
Phone: (801) 259-0200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was LDS Church ($104K). Together the top 10 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
273 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 270 grants of 273 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Layton, Utah. In 2024, Utah recipients accounted for 76% of grant dollars. Other listed recipient-state shares were Montana 8%, Tennessee 5%, California 3%, and Wyoming 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 43 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 98% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2020) to $234K (2023). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LDS Church Salt Lake City, UT | Various | $103,833 |
| Zambia Nashville, TN | Various | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Sandy, UT | Various | $5,000 |
| Conserve Southwest Utah St George, UT | Various | $5,000 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | Various | $5,000 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy Columbia Falls, MT | Various | $5,000 |
| Grand Staircaseescalante PTRS Layton, UT | Various | $5,000 |
| Grand Teton Park Foundation Moose, WY | Various | $5,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition Bozeman, MT | Various | $5,000 |
| Utah Food Bank Salt Lake City, UT | Various | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,025,160 | $184,736 | $196,621 | $193,283 | 43 | $193,283 | $184,736 | $185,768 |
| 2023 | $2,037,045 | $127,527 | $236,770 | $234,066 | 61 | $234,066 | $127,527 | $166,160 |
| 2022 | $2,146,288 | $191,926 | $236,788 | $232,150 | 54 | $232,150 | $191,926 | $227,313 |
| 2021 | $2,191,150 | $243,329 | $203,509 | $199,656 | 62 | $199,656 | $241,163 | $244,205 |
| 2020 | $2,151,330 | $119,892 | $101,318 | $99,250 | 53 | — | $102,334 | $195,324 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Earthjustice says it uses law and partnerships to protect health, places, and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. Conserve Southwest Utah says it advocates conservation and stewardship of natural and cultural resources and smart-growth policies. Yellowstone Forever describes itself as Yellowstone National Park’s official nonprofit partner, providing grants and in-kind support to the park.
Other 2024 recipients include the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, which says it works to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem; Glacier National Park Conservancy, which says it works to preserve and protect the park; and Crossroads Urban Center, which says it provides food, clothing, and housing assistance to low-income individuals and minorities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $193,283. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $103,833, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant was $103,833 to the LDS Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Other notable grants included $10,000 to Zambia in Nashville, Tennessee, and $5,000 each to Best Friends, Conserve Southwest Utah, Earthjustice, Glacier National Park Conservancy, Grand Staircase-Escalante Partners, Grand Teton Park Foundation, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, Utah Food Bank, and Yellowstone Forever.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Catherine W. Smith and E. Lynn Hansen as trustees.
Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine W. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E. Lynn Hansen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation
How much does Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation give each year?
Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation gave $193K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $234K across 61 grants.
What is Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation's typical grant size?
Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,495, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation give grants?
Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (8%) and Tennessee (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (15 grants), Layton, UT (4 grants), Bozeman, MT (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various" (43 grants).
Who are Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation's largest grantees?
Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include LDS Church ($103,833), Zambia ($10,000) and Best Friends ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation?
Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Earthjustice says it uses law and partnerships to protect health, places, and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies 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 Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation's EIN?
Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0665162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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