THE POLICY PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY THROUGH SOLUTION-BASED POLICY AT ALL LEVELS IN SOCIETY, INCLUDING POLICIES OF GOVERNMENTS, BUSINESSES, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. WE WORK TOWARD HEALTHY, EQUITABLE POLICY FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN, OUR COMMUNITY, AND OUR WORLD, KNOWING THAT WHEN EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY, COMMUNITIES FLOURISH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
Grant Count
28
Avg Grant Size
$62K
About The Policy Project
Based on IRS filings
The Policy Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 28 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $100K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,889,006 | $2,715,211 | $515,527 |
| Revenue | $2,464,033 | $2,639,062 | $1,893,916 |
| Expenses | $2,317,165 | $457,972 | $1,405,780 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $99,788 | $51,006 | $4,579 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Davis Education Foundation ($224,000), Tooele Education Foundation ($200,000), South Sanpete School District ($160,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT AMERICAN FORK, UT | TEEN CENTER SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| UINTAH SCHOOL DISTRICT NAPLES, UT | TEEN CENTER SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| MORGAN SCHOOL DISTRICT MORGAN, UT | TEEN CENTER SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| PARK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT PARK CITY, UT | TEEN CENTER SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| PIUTE SCHOOL DISTRICT JUNCTION, UT | TEEN CENTER SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| CANYONS SCHOOL DISTRICT SANDY, UT | TEEN CENTER SUPPORT | $53,500 |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ST GEORGE, UT | TEEN CENTER SUPPORT | $126,200 |
| NEBO SCHOOL DISTRICT SPANISH FORK, UT | TEEN CENTER SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| NORTH SANPETE SCHOOL DISTRICT MT PLEASANT, UT | TEEN CENTER SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| KANE SCHOOL DISTRICT KANAB, UT | TEEN CENTER SUPPORT | $42,300 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY BELL MCCORMICK | PRESIDENT | 40 | $124,982 |
| BROOKE GLEDHILL | SECRETARY/TR | 40 | $87,363 |
| ROBIN RITCH | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| KRISTIN ANDRUS | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Policy Project?
The Policy Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Policy Project?
As of 2024, The Policy Project holds $2.9M in total assets with $2.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 28 grants totaling $1.7M in 2024.
Where does The Policy Project operate?
The Policy Project has awarded grants in Utah.
What size grants does The Policy Project award?
In 2024, The Policy Project awarded 28 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $62K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Policy Project's EIN?
The Policy Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3544416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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