The Policy Project
The Policy Project is a public charity based in Salt Lake City, Utah, formed in 2021. It works to advance policy solutions and community engagement aimed at promoting opportunity and dignity, with initiatives that include school period products, teen resource centers, child sexual abuse prevention education, school meals, and classroom phone use.
The Policy Project at a glance
In short: The Policy Project gave $1.7M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,736,127
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- Average grant
- $59,866
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $2,889,006
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Policy Project
- Contact
Mailing address: 1607 E Yalecrest Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Phone: (804) 267-0217
Website: https://thepolicyproject.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Policy Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Davis Education Foundation ($224K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 29 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Utah. The organization describes its policy work as serving communities across Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Education Foundation Farmington, UT | Teen Center Support | $224,000 |
| Tooele Education Foundation Tooele, UT | Teen Center Support | $200,000 |
| South Sanpete School District Manti, UT | Teen Center Support | $160,000 |
| Weber School Foundation Ogden, UT | Teen Center Support | $127,619 |
| Washington County School District St George, UT | Teen Center Support | $126,200 |
| Millard School District Delta, UT | Teen Center Support | $80,000 |
| Ogden School Foundation Ogden, UT | Teen Center Support | $60,000 |
| Canyons School District Sandy, UT | Teen Center Support | $53,500 |
| Kane School District Kanab, UT | Teen Center Support | $42,300 |
| Uintah School District Naples, UT | Teen Center Support | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,889,006 | $2,464,033 | $2,317,165 | $1,736,127 | 29 | $99,788 |
| 2023 | $2,715,211 | $2,639,062 | $457,972 | — | — | $51,006 |
| 2022 | $515,527 | $1,893,916 | $1,405,780 | — | — | $4,579 |
| 2021 | $27,384 | $39,120 | $11,736 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to promote opportunity and dignity through thoughtful policy and the power of community. Its filing also describes a mission to remove barriers to opportunity through solution-based policy and to work toward healthy, equitable policy for children, communities, and the broader world.
Its work includes initiatives related to education, family affordability, student hunger, period products, child sexual abuse prevention, and teen resource centers. In its 2024 grantmaking, it supported Utah schools, school districts, education foundations, and charter schools. For example, Davis Education Foundation describes its mission as removing barriers to learning and creating educational opportunities; Ogden School Foundation says it aims to enhance educational opportunities for students in the Ogden School District; and Salt Lake Education Foundation says it uses private donations to supplement students’ educational experiences.
Grantmaking
The largest grants included $224,000 to Davis Education Foundation, $200,000 to Tooele Education Foundation, $160,000 to South Sanpete School District, $127,619 to Weber School Foundation, and $126,200 to Washington County School District. Each was designated for teen center support.
For its Teen Center Project, the organization states that funding applicants had to submit a detailed budget and project scope approved by the Utah State Board of Education before applying. Awardees agreed to use funds substantially according to the approved scope and budget; substantial changes required prior written approval, and funds not used for approved purposes would revert to the organization. Award sites also had to designate a staff contact and complete basic reporting requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Emily Bell McCormick, President; Brooke Gledhill, Secretary/Treasurer; Robin Ritch, Chair; and Kristin Andrus, Director.
The Policy Project is led by Emily Bell McCormick, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Bell McCormick
President
Founder → Executive Di, 2022
Executive Di → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$58K (2022) → $125K (2024)
Robin Ritch
Chair
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Andrus
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Gledhill
Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$79K (2023) → $87K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Kat Kennedy (2023) — Director
- Former: Rachelle Morris (2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Catherine Perry (2021–2022) — Chair of the
- Former: Brooke Gledhill Wood (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Suzy Matheson (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $125K, to Emily Bell McCormick (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Policy Project
How much does The Policy Project give each year?
The Policy Project gave $1.7M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Policy Project's typical grant size?
The Policy Project's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $59,866, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Policy Project give grants?
The Policy Project gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sandy, UT (3 grants) and Ogden, UT (2 grants).
Does The Policy Project give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Policy Project's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Teen Center Support" (28 grants).
Who are The Policy Project's largest grantees?
The Policy Project's largest 2024 grantees include Davis Education Foundation ($224,000), Tooele Education Foundation ($200,000) and South Sanpete School District ($160,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Policy Project?
The Policy Project reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does The Policy Project fund?
The organization’s mission is to promote opportunity and dignity through thoughtful policy and the power of community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Policy Project?
The Policy Project has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thepolicyproject.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Policy Project funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-policy-project-morg_ccf67a8c1cb04f03bbcf72bf992c1143
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