University of Utah Research Foundation
Support university of Utah research and administer university research park
University of Utah Research Foundation at a glance
In short: University of Utah Research Foundation gave $6.0M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6.0M), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,023,406
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,023,406
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,023,406
- Total assets
- $311,740,920
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who University of Utah Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Utah ($6.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How University of Utah Research Foundation gives
- Giving grew 377% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2022) to $6.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Support Research | $6,023,406 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $311,740,920 | $10,975,713 | $18,834,486 | $6,023,406 | 1 | $-1,044,197 |
| 2024 | $311,882,630 | $26,364,180 | $20,486,945 | $6,800,954 | 1 | $3,260,777 |
| 2023 | $339,284,972 | $28,580,220 | $16,675,326 | $4,378,310 | 1 | $-414,231 |
| 2022 | $360,749,047 | $26,132,674 | $11,217,756 | $1,263,982 | 1 | $-285,437 |
| 2021 | $104,074,488 | $28,039,528 | $12,711,992 | $4,532,335 | 1 | $243,305 |
About University of Utah Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
University of Utah Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $311.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Utah Research Foundation is led by Erin W. Rothwell, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin W. Rothwell
President & Director
Interim President & Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor R. Randall
Chair & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Anderson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Ku
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mason Ailstock
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Good
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bassam Salem
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Labrum
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitzi Montoya
Executive Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Carter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Vetter
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Wagner
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jason Atuaia (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Patricia Ross (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Martell L. Teasley (2022–2023) — Executive Vice President & Director
- Former: Andrew Weyrich (2021–2022) — President, Director & Interim Chair
- Former: Daniel A. Reed (2021–2022) — Executive Vice President & Director
- Former: Ruth V. Watkins (2021–2022) — Chair & Director
- Former: Anne-Marie W. Lampropoulos (2021) — Director
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 University of Utah Research Foundation
How much does University of Utah Research Foundation give each year?
University of Utah Research Foundation gave $6.0M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6.8M across 1 grant.
How large is University of Utah Research Foundation?
University of Utah Research Foundation reported $311.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.0M.
What is University of Utah Research Foundation?
University of Utah Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Salt Lake City, UT. It holds $311.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does University of Utah Research Foundation operate?
University of Utah Research Foundation has awarded grants in Utah.
What is University of Utah Research Foundation's EIN?
University of Utah Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7112869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
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