Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation
To end school lunch debt in Utah through direct lunch debt relief and by working toward a permanent solution to lunch debt.
Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation at a glance
In short: Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation gave $134K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,217
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $14,913
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $101,264
- 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 Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alpine School District ($52K). Together the top 9 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine School District American Fork, UT | Student lunch debt relief | $52,000 |
| Granite Education Foundation Inc South Salt Lake, UT | Student lunch debt relief | $28,035 |
| Davis Education Foundation Farmington, UT | Student lunch debt relief | $12,000 |
| Duchesne County School District Roosevelt, UT | Student lunch debt relief | $9,002 |
| Washington County School District Foundation St George, UT | Student lunch debt relief | $7,500 |
| Alpine School District Foundation American Fork, UT | Student lunch debt relief | $7,250 |
| Jordan Education Foundation South Jordan, UT | Student lunch debt relief | $7,225 |
| Butler Elementary School Cottonwood Heights, UT | Student lunch debt relief | $6,050 |
| Canyons School District Sandy, UT | Student lunch debt relief | $5,155 |
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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 | $101,264 | $264,423 | $172,360 | $134,217 | 9 | $48 |
About Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation is a public charity, based in West Jordan, UT. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $101K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $134K. Net investment income was $48.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation is led by Darrell Bracken, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Darrell Bracken
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Fankhauser
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Marcus Arroyo
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation
How much does Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation give each year?
Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation gave $134K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation's typical grant size?
Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $14,913, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation give grants?
Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student lunch debt relief" (9 grants).
Who are Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation's largest grantees?
Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Alpine School District ($52,000), Granite Education Foundation Inc ($28,035) and Davis Education Foundation ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation?
Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation reported $101K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $264K.
What is Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation's EIN?
Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3509546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
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