The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable
The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its 2025 filing reports 26 grants totaling $498,055, all to recipients in Utah.
The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable at a glance
In short: The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable gave $498K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Utah. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $498,055
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,156
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Total assets
- $8,796,936
- +3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable
- 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. Its filing lists Darrel Trost as the contact and states that no form or materials, deadlines, or award restrictions apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Darrel Trost
Mailing address: 201 South Main Street Suite 160, Salt Lake City, UT 84145
Phone: (801) 534-0088
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ronald McDonald House ($53K). Together the top 10 received $343K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 119 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Utah. Listed recipients include organizations in Salt Lake City, Murray, Sandy, Spring City, Midvale, and Orem.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $410K (2023) to $498K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $498K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Salt Lake City, UT | Program Support | $52,500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Murray, UT | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | Program Support | $50,000 |
| The Sandy Club Sandy, UT | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Primary Children's Medical Salt Lake City, UT | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Shriner's Children's Hospital Salt Lake City, UT | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Birch Creek Service Ranch Spring City, UT | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Healing Nation Midvale, UT | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Giant Steps Wasatch Behavioral Heal Orem, UT | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Rise up School of Dance Salt Lake City, UT | Program Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,796,936 | $634,831 | $569,089 | $498,055 | 26 | $498,055 | $634,831 |
| 2024 | $8,527,474 | $326,064 | $552,284 | $470,817 | 23 | $470,817 | $326,064 |
| 2023 | $8,674,577 | $-656,724 | $485,855 | $410,000 | 24 | $410,000 | $215,874 |
| 2022 | $10,046,700 | $849,459 | $528,373 | $450,627 | 25 | $450,627 | $849,459 |
| 2021 | $8,858,999 | $364,216 | $521,107 | $452,750 | 21 | — | $364,217 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations serving children and youth: The Sandy Club says it provides elementary-school-age members a safe place for educational and recreational opportunities, while Birch Creek Service Ranch describes its work as providing youth with rural, character-building experiences through ranch work, community service, creative projects, and outdoor activities.
Other 2025 recipients describe a range of services. Rise Up School of Dance says it uses dance, mentorship, and community to support students’ development and reduce socioeconomic barriers to dance. Crossroads Urban Center says it provides food, clothing, and housing assistance to low-income individuals and minorities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $498,055. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $52,500, with a median of $15,500. Among the largest were $52,500 to Ronald McDonald House; $50,000 each to Make-A-Wish Foundation and Salt Lake Community College; and $40,000 to The Sandy Club. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Primary Children’s Medical, Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, Birch Creek Service Ranch, Healing Nation, Giant Steps Wasatch Behavioral Health, and Rise Up School of Dance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Darrel Trost as Secretary.
The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable's only listed officer is Darrel Trost, Secretary on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Darrel Trost
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable
How much does The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable give each year?
The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable gave $498K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $471K across 23 grants.
What is The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable's typical grant size?
The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $15,500, and its average grant was $19,156, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable give grants?
The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (15 grants), Sandy, UT (2 grants) and Midvale, UT (2 grants).
Does The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (26 grants).
Who are The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable's largest grantees?
The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Ronald McDonald House ($52,500), Make a Wish Foundation ($50,000) and Salt Lake Community College ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable?
The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $635K.
What does The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable?
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 The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable's EIN?
The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2221859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable 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 September 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 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Vern and Marva Wolcott Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-vern-and-marva-wolcott-charitable-morg_1bf72c25a43d4e02ab06b11072a3f462
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