Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters
The Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters is a private foundation based in Ogden, Utah. Its 2025 filing reports grants to Utah colleges and universities for scholarships and undergraduate research.
Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters at a glance
In short: Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters gave $225K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $224,500
- +24.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,450
- +24.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,000
- Total assets
- $7,260,407
- +7.0% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1415 Edvalson St Dept 2503, Ogden, UT 84408
Phone: (801) 626-6592
Website: https://utahacademy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Utah State University ($27K). Together the top 8 received $181K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($44,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2023) to $366K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah State University Logan, UT | Scholarships and Undergraduate Research | $26,500 |
| Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Scholarships and Undergraduate Research | $22,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $44,000 |
| Snow College Ephraim, UT | Scholarships and Undergraduate Research | $22,000 |
| Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | Scholarships and Undergraduate Research | $22,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarships and Undergraduate Research | $22,000 |
| Utah Tech University St George, UT | Scholarships and Undergraduate Research | $22,000 |
| Weber State University Ogden, UT | Scholarships and Undergraduate Research | $22,000 |
| Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT | Scholarships and Undergraduate Research | $22,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,260,407 | $362,803 | $367,576 | $224,500 | 10 | $312,711 | $211,332 | $348,292 |
| 2024 | $6,784,464 | $2,278,705 | $278,272 | $180,000 | 10 | $239,065 | $208,032 | $278,033 |
| 2023 | $4,460,687 | $146,929 | $237,583 | $160,000 | 10 | $209,104 | $91,857 | $208,754 |
| 2022 | $4,032,885 | $10,424 | $407,502 | $366,000 | 10 | $401,658 | $24,346 | $212,051 |
| 2021 | $4,334,253 | $44,233 | $92,646 | — | — | $19,736 | $2,565 | $213,140 |
| 2020 | $4,382,666 | $81,141 | $18,508 | — | — | — | $62,991 | $209,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters reported a distributable amount of $348K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Academy’s stated mission is “to enhance education in the state of Utah by promoting investigations and diffusing knowledge in all areas of sciences, arts, and letters.”
Its 2025 grants supported scholarships and undergraduate research at Utah higher-education institutions. The Academy’s website also describes opportunities for students and faculty to present research at its annual conference and submit work for its refereed journal; these are academic programs, not stated grant opportunities for outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Academy reported 10 grants totaling $224,500. Individual grants ranged from $22,000 to $26,500, with a median of $22,000. All grant dollars went to recipients in Utah.
The largest grant was $26,500 to Utah State University for scholarships and undergraduate research. The other nine grants were $22,000 each, for the same stated purpose, to Brigham Young University, an individual recipient Community College, Snow College, Southern Utah University, University of Utah, Utah Tech University, an individual recipient State University, Weber State University, and Westminster College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Keith Lawrence as president; Colleen Boam as secretary; Ryan Boam as treasurer; Jim Godfrey as president-elect and arts chair; Daniel Poole as member at large; Daniel Clark as biological sciences chair; Ali Siahpush as engineering chair; Kristin Kraus as journal editor; Jacque Westover as poster session chair; and Emily Putnam as social sciences chair.
Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters is led by Keith Lawrence, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keith Lawrence
President
Language & Literature Chair → President-Elect, 2022
President-Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Siahpush
Engineering Chair
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Clark
Biological Sciences Chair
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Putnam
Social Sciences Chair
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacque Westover
Poster Session Chair
Poster Chair → Poster Session Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Fawns
Kinesiology & Health Sciences Chair
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Godfrey
President-Elect & Arts Chair
Arts Chair → President-Elect & Arts Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Stump
Education Chair
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria J. Rodriguez
Physical Sciences Chair
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Brau
Business Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Jenkins
Language & Literature Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Boam
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Kristin Kraus
Journal Editor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Ryan Boam
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Vern Hart
Technology Officer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Coco James
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Angela Banchero-Kelleher
Member at Large - Past President
President Elect → President, 2022
President → Member at Large - Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Poole
Member at Large
President → Past President, 2022
Past President → Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Keller
Member at Large
Past President → Member at Large, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Terry
Humanities, Philosophy & Foreign La
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Taowen Le (2020–2024) — Business Chair
- Former: Michael Taylor (2023–2024) — Language & Literature Chair
- Former: Nicole Gearing (2020–2022) — Education Chair
- Former: Chris Monson (2020–2021) — Physical Sciences Chair
- Former: Craig Bergeson (2020–2021) — Humanities Chair
- Former: Erin O'Brian (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Dmitri Peskov (2021) — Arts Chair
- Former: H. Laine Berghout (2021) — Photographer & Excursion
- Former: Jonathan H. Westover (2020) — Member at Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Colleen Boam (Secretary). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters
How much does Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters give each year?
Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters gave $225K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $180K across 10 grants.
What is Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters's typical grant size?
Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters's median grant in 2025 was $22,000, and its average grant was $22,450, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters give grants?
Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters 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 (2 grants).
Does Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships and Undergraduate Research" (10 grants).
Who are Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters's largest grantees?
Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters's largest 2025 grantees include Utah State University ($26,500), Brigham Young University ($22,000) and Snow College ($22,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($44,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters?
Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $313K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $348K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters fund?
The Academy’s stated mission is “to enhance education in the state of Utah by promoting investigations and diffusing knowledge in all areas of sciences, arts, and letters.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters's EIN?
Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0254950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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