The Kolob Foundation
The Kolob Foundation is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $106K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $12K.
The Kolob Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kolob Foundation gave $31K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,000
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,500
- +158.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Total assets
- $105,752
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% 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 The Kolob Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PBS ($1K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kolob Foundation gives
- Giving grew 107% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $31K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| PBS Salt Lake City, UT | Cash for Non-Profit | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,752 | $13,604 | $32,940 | $31,000 | 2 | $31,000 | $12,452 |
| 2023 | $124,658 | $6,231 | $32,181 | $30,006 | 5 | $30,006 | $4,041 |
| 2022 | $150,608 | $2,666 | $3,171 | — | — | — | $4,609 |
| 2021 | $165,505 | $8,786 | $15,839 | $15,006 | 5 | $15,006 | $8,786 |
| 2020 | $165,955 | $12,288 | $11,263 | $7,569 | 2 | — | $12,290 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kolob Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Penelope Green
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randy J. Green
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 The Kolob Foundation
How much does The Kolob Foundation give each year?
The Kolob Foundation gave $31K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 5 grants.
How large is The Kolob Foundation?
The Kolob Foundation reported $106K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
Where does The Kolob Foundation operate?
The Kolob Foundation has awarded grants in Utah.
What is The Kolob Foundation's EIN?
The Kolob Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6231892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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