Stephen G and Susan E Denkers
Stephen G and Susan E Denkers is a private foundation based in Ogden, Utah. Its 2022 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Utah. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no filings since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Stephen G and Susan E Denkers at a glance
In short: Stephen G and Susan E Denkers gave $436K across 35 grants in 2022 (avg $12K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $436,200
- +4.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 35
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $12,463
- +4.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,476,705
- -18.1% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Utah (87% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stephen G and Susan E Denkers
- 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: 5210 Skyline Drive, Ogden, UT 84403
Phone: (801) 913-3342
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephen G and Susan E Denkers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Children's Center ($60K). Together the top 10 received $262K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 70 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 5% to Idaho, 5% to Montana, and 3% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
How Stephen G and Susan E Denkers gives
- 60% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $419K (2021) to $436K (2022). In 2022 it made 35 grants totaling $436K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Center Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| Moran Eye Center Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| University of Utah Orthopedic Cente Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| YCC Family Crisis Center Ogden, UT | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Henry's Fork Foundation Ashton, ID | General charitable purposes | $22,000 |
| PBS Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective South Salt Lake, UT | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Crossroads Urban Center Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $8,476,705 | $252,476 | $545,657 | $436,200 | 35 | $436,200 | $166,657 | $479,930 |
| 2021 | $10,348,756 | $956,983 | $525,588 | $419,000 | 35 | — | $858,420 | $463,304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen G and Susan E Denkers reported a distributable amount of $480K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations working in areas including crisis support, conservation, transportation, education, food and housing assistance, and film and the arts. For example, YCC Family Crisis Center describes its mission as supporting people and families affected by domestic and sexual violence, while Henry’s Fork Foundation says it works to conserve, protect, and restore the Henry’s Fork and its watershed. The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective describes promoting cycling and providing refurbished bicycles and educational programs, and the Ogden School Foundation says it works to enhance educational opportunities for students in the Ogden School District.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $436,200. Grants ranged from $1,200 to $60,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $60,000 to The Children’s Center, $50,000 to Moran Eye Center, and $25,000 each to University of Utah Orthopedic Cente, Westminster College, and YCC Family Crisis Center. The filing lists the grants’ purpose as general charitable purposes. Other 2022 recipients included Henry’s Fork Foundation ($22,000), Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective ($15,000), and Crossroads Urban Center ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Stephen G Denkers as trustee. Directors listed are Julie Denkers-Bishop, Stephen E Denkers, Ashley Nicole Bishop, Kelly Sue Denkers, Matthew Bishop, Madison Denkers, and Michael Denkers.
Stephen G and Susan E Denkers's 2022 filing lists 7 officers; all 7 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ashley Nicole Bishop
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2022)
Julie Denkers-Bishop
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2022)
Kelly Sue Denkers
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2022)
Madison Denkers
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2022)
Matthew Bishop
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2022)
Michael Denkers
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2022)
Stephen E Denkers
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $1K, to Stephen G Denkers (Trustee). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stephen G and Susan E Denkers
How much does Stephen G and Susan E Denkers give each year?
Stephen G and Susan E Denkers gave $436K across 35 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $419K across 35 grants.
What is Stephen G and Susan E Denkers's typical grant size?
Stephen G and Susan E Denkers's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,463, across 35 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stephen G and Susan E Denkers give grants?
Stephen G and Susan E Denkers gives mostly in Utah: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (20 grants), Ogden, UT (6 grants) and Bozeman, MT (2 grants).
Does Stephen G and Susan E Denkers give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stephen G and Susan E Denkers's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stephen G and Susan E Denkers's largest grantees?
Stephen G and Susan E Denkers's largest 2022 grantees include The Children's Center ($60,000), Moran Eye Center ($50,000) and University of Utah Orthopedic Cente ($25,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen G and Susan E Denkers?
Stephen G and Susan E Denkers reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $436K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $480K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Stephen G and Susan E Denkers fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations working in areas including crisis support, conservation, transportation, education, food and housing assistance, and film and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen G and Susan E Denkers?
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 Stephen G and Susan E Denkers's EIN?
Stephen G and Susan E Denkers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0659552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Does Stephen G and Susan E Denkers 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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