The Field Foundation
The Field Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Field Foundation at a glance
In short: The Field Foundation gave $251K across 13 grants in 2023 (avg $19K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $251,373
- +879.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 13
- -72.9% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $19,336
- +3515.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (91% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Field Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 4190 S Mount Olympus Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Phone: (801) 870-2280
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Field Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Schwab Charitable DAF ($229K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $251K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 77 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 9% to recipients in Utah, and less than 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Field Foundation gives
- 58% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 383% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $251K (2023). In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable DAF Omaha, NE | Public Support | $229,373 |
| Jewish Community Center Salt Lake City, UT | Annual Support | $5,000 |
| University of Utah Social Work Salt Lake City, UT | Annual Support | $5,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Annual Support | $3,500 |
| Congregation Kol Ami Salt Lake City, UT | Annual Support | $2,940 |
| Chavurah B'yachad Salt Lake City, UT | Annual Support | $2,500 |
| Utah School for the Deaf and Blind Ogden, UT | Annual Support | $1,000 |
| Ririe Woodbury Dance Company Salt Lake City, UT | Annual Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Springboard Danse Brooklyn, NY | Annual Support | $500 |
| Murray Senior Center Murray, UT | Annual Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $8,590 | $252,557 | $251,373 | 13 | $251,373 | $8,590 | $10,231 |
| 2022 | $245,116 | $2,486 | $27,258 | $25,674 | 48 | $25,674 | $4,278 | $13,107 |
| 2021 | $269,888 | $38,661 | $229,615 | $228,600 | 14 | $228,600 | $3,872 | $14,925 |
| 2020 | $460,842 | $147,425 | $53,034 | $52,000 | 2 | — | $6,487 | $16,683 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Field Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2023 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for a Jewish community center, universities, congregations, arts organizations, and organizations serving people with disabilities.
Among the grantees, Wasatch Adaptive Sports describes its mission as empowering people with disabilities to improve their physical, mental, and social well-being through outdoor recreation. Special Olympics Utah describes its mission as providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $251,373. Grant amounts ranged from $60 to $229,373, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant was $229,373 to Schwab Charitable DAF in Omaha, Nebraska, for “public support.” Other notable grants included $5,000 each to the Jewish Community Center and University of Utah Social Work, both in Salt Lake City, for “annual support.”
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It is marked as the foundation’s final return, so this filing information should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists IRA FIELD, EVELINE FIELD, and IRA MARCUS as directors.
The Field Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Eveline Field
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ira Field
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ira Marcus
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Field Foundation
How much does The Field Foundation give each year?
The Field Foundation gave $251K across 13 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $26K across 48 grants.
What is The Field Foundation's typical grant size?
The Field Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $19,336, across 13 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Field Foundation give grants?
The Field Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (6 grants) and Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does The Field Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Field Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Support" (11 grants).
Who are The Field Foundation's largest grantees?
The Field Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Schwab Charitable DAF ($229,433 across 2 grants), Jewish Community Center ($5,000) and University of Utah Social Work ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Field Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for a Jewish community center, universities, congregations, arts organizations, and organizations serving people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Field Foundation?
The Field Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is The Field Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Field Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Field Foundation's EIN?
The Field Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2126122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Field Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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