Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance
Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance is a public charity based in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Formed in 2016, it supports efforts to preserve and promote Utah’s pioneer heritage, including historic preservation, heritage education, interpretation, and community revitalization.
Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance at a glance
In short: Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance gave $294K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Utah. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $294,417
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,765
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,800
- Total assets
- $3,333,537
- +0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance
- Contact
Mailing address: 77 North State Street, Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
Phone: (801) 699-5065
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mt Pleasant Community ($86K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $294K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 75 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $31K repeat.
- 10% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $228K (2020) to $412K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $294K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Pleasant Community Mt Pleasant, UT | Equestrian Center Project | $66,000 |
| Monroe City Richfield, UT | Momroe School Restoreation Project | $60,000 |
| North Star Video Salt Lake City, UT | Discovery Road Project | $49,917 |
| Historic Narysville Mecantile Richfield, UT | Marysville Merchantile Project | $37,500 |
| Big Rock Candy Mountain Richfield, UT | Railroad Project | $25,000 |
| Mt Pleasant Community Mt Pleasant, UT | Train Depot Project | $19,800 |
| Moroni City Moroni City, UT | Moroni Cannery Project | $12,000 |
| Wayne County Loa, UT | Hanksville Rodeo Project | $10,000 |
| Fountain Green Dup Fountain Green City, UT | FTN Green Updates Project | $9,200 |
| Piute County Kanab, UT | Courthouse Restoration | $4,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,333,537 | $1,600,339 | — | $294,417 | 11 |
| 2023 | $3,333,537 | $3,333,537 | — | $325,128 | 11 |
| 2022 | $2,954,077 | $3,011,077 | $57,000 | $411,713 | 24 |
| 2021 | $1,256,237 | $1,256,237 | — | $355,000 | 18 |
| 2020 | $1,090,352 | $1,090,352 | $1,090,352 | $227,750 | 11 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is “to preserve, interpret, promote and enhance Utah’s pioneer heritage,” increase heritage tourism, encourage economic development, revitalize communities, and provide heritage educational opportunities. Its program description includes restoration of historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, development of interactive centers, and heritage events.
Its 2024 grants included projects involving an equestrian center, school restoration, a discovery road, a mercantile, a railroad, a train depot, a cannery, a rodeo, courthouse restoration, community updates, and tree removal.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Alliance reported 11 grants totaling $294,417. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $66,000, with a median of $19,800. Notable grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Milo Medley as chairman; Gary Anderson as vice chairman; Jane Banks as secretary; and David Grow, Susan Wood, Adus Dorsey III, Lori Talbot, Kelly Stowell, Rosie Connor, and Kevin Christensen as trustees.
Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance is led by Milo Medley, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Milo Medley
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adus Dorsey III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Grow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Stowell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Christensen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Talbot
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosie Connor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Wood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Anderson
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Banks
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance
How much does Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance give each year?
Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance gave $294K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $325K across 11 grants.
What is Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance's typical grant size?
Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance's median grant in 2024 was $19,800, and its average grant was $26,765, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance that year got $27K on average.
Where does Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance give grants?
Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance 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 Richfield, UT (3 grants) and Mt Pleasant, UT (2 grants).
Does Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance's largest grantees?
Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance's largest 2024 grantees include Mt Pleasant Community ($85,800 across 2 grants), Monroe City ($60,000) and North Star Video ($49,917), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance?
Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance fund?
The organization states that its mission is “to preserve, interpret, promote and enhance Utah’s pioneer heritage,” increase heritage tourism, encourage economic development, revitalize communities, and provide heritage educational opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance?
Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance's EIN?
Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2104761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance funds
Arts, Culture & Humanities Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Utah
Onerefugee
Salt Lake City, UT
ONEREFUGEE primarily supports people with refugee or immigrant backgrounds pursuing higher education and careers, including scholarships, academic and career support, and citizenship-related assistance. Its 2025 grants ranged from $8 to $75,000, with a median of $1,623, and focused mainly on recipients in Utah, Idaho, and Arizona. It accepts online applications for its program; the website says applications are currently closed and scheduled to reopen January 1 for the 2027–2028 academic year.
Assets
$36K
Grants
495
Total Given
$1.3M
George S and Dolores Dore
Salt Lake City, UT
The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation funds arts and culture, community, education, health and wellness, and preservation and conservation, primarily for organizations serving Utah. Its 2024 grants had a median of $17,750, though awards ranged from $500 to $5.575 million. It accepts unsolicited requests through an online Letter of Inquiry.
Assets
$966.8M
Grants
400
Total Given
$27.0M
Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation
Sandy, UT
The foundation supports shelter and food security, jobs and economic self-reliance, and healthcare, with most of its giving focused on Utah. In 2024, it made 324 grants totaling $33.2 million; the median grant was $25,000, though awards ranged from $1,000 to over $10 million. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$773.9M
Grants
324
Total Given
$33.2M
University Impact
Provo, UT
University Impact supports charitable projects addressing social and environmental problems, including emerging projects without federal tax-exempt status; its 2024 grants ranged from $5,100 to $15.4 million, with a median of $20,000. Funding is concentrated in Utah, with grants also going to organizations elsewhere in the U.S. and beyond. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$384.7M
Grants
317
Total Given
$42.3M
Best Friends Animal Society
Kanab, UT
Best Friends Animal Society funds U.S. animal welfare organizations working to save dogs and cats through adoption, spay/neuter, return-to-home, medical care, intake prevention, and shelter improvements. Its 2025 grants had a median of $12,500, though amounts ranged widely; some programs offer up to $50,000 or $60,000. Unsolicited requests are not addressed generally; the listed Rachael Ray grant programs require a letter of interest and Best Friends Network partner status.
Assets
$194.7M
Grants
418
Total Given
$14.3M
The Community Foundation of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
The Community Foundation of Utah supports nonprofit organizations addressing community needs, with work spanning areas such as homelessness, healthcare access, refugee support, and nonprofit capacity. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of $20,000, and it supports organizations serving Utah and the broader United States.
Assets
$190.4M
Grants
299
Total Given
$60.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in Utah
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Utah Heritage Highway 89 Alliance down — hundreds of funders to go?