Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation
Smith and Wilcox Blue Skies Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Layton, Utah. Established in 2000 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation has been tax-exempt since July 2002. It operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$193K
-17.4% YoY
Grant Count
43
-29.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+17.1% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation is a modest but active grantmaker with the following characteristics:
Grant Range
$5,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates primarily in Utah, with a base in Layton. It has demonstrated funding activity in the state, including grants to organizations in Salt Lake City.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Financial Position (2024):
- Total assets: $2.03 million
- Total liabilities: $0
- Revenue: $185,000
- Expenses: $197,000
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total assets: $2.0 million
- Total giving: $221,000
The foundation maintains a stable financial position with no outstanding liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,025,160 | $2,037,045 | $2,146,288 |
| Revenue | $184,736 | $127,527 | $191,926 |
| Expenses | $196,621 | $236,770 | $236,788 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $193,283 | $234,066 | $232,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $184,736 | $127,527 | $191,926 |
| Distributable Amount | $185,768 | $166,160 | $227,313 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE W SMITH | TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| E LYNN HANSEN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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