Utah Medical Association Foundation
The Utah Medical Association Foundation is a private foundation based in Midvale, Utah. It makes grants for physician education, healthcare facilities and treatment options, and public health projects that benefit Utah residents.
Utah Medical Association Foundation at a glance
In short: Utah Medical Association Foundation gave $350K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Utah. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $350,200
- +80.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,469
- +59.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $5,819,902
- +11.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 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 Utah Medical Association Foundation
- 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 website provides an application form and instructions calling for a specific project request, an itemized grant expenditure budget, audited financials, an IRS exemption letter with the organization’s tax ID number, and the organization’s most current tax return. It also requires an expenditure report within one year of receiving a grant and accurate reports on project outcomes. The website states that giving is limited to 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists two application periods: applications received by April 15 are reviewed April 15–May 15, with notification by June 1 and grants paid in May–June; applications received by October 15 are reviewed October 15–November 30, with notification by December 27 and grants paid in late December. If either deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the preceding Friday is the deadline.
- Deadline
- The website lists two application periods: applications received by April 15 are reviewed April 15–May 15, with…
- Contact
Mailing address: 6820 S 900 E Suite 300, Midvale, UT 84047
Phone: (801) 747-3500
Website: https://utahmed.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Utah Medical Association Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Peoples Health Clinic ($50K). Together the top 10 received $219K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($61,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 143 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation states that its grants are for the benefit of Utah citizens. All reported 2025 grant dollars were attributed to Utah recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Utah Medical Association Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2023) to $350K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $61,500 |
| Peoples Health Clinic Park City, UT | Continued funding for primary health care for low to middle income clients. | $50,000 |
| Maleheh Free Clinic Salt Lake City, UT | Funding to support the Clinics 2024 Healthy Families Support program. | $35,000 |
| Wasatch Homeless Healthcare Inc Salt Lake City, UT | Program grant for medical support services. | $35,000 |
| Moab Free Health Clinic Moab, UT | Funding for direct care services. | $25,000 |
| Doctors Volunteer Clinic of St George St George, UT | Funding to provide and MA case manager that assists volunteer physicians with patient tracking scheduling etc. | $20,000 |
| United Way of Northern Utah Ogden, UT | Program grant for health services | $15,000 |
| Eye Care for Kids Midvale, UT | Renewed funding in support of Eye Care 4 Kids Success Utah vision campaign. | $10,500 |
| Community Nursing Services West Valley City, UT | Funding charitable immunization program. | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Salt Lake City, UT | Support Blood Services Activities | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,819,902 | $402,918 | $442,382 | $350,200 | 26 | $378,600 | $297,827 | $261,604 |
| 2024 | $5,241,097 | $427,780 | $273,953 | $194,500 | 23 | $216,491 | $310,332 | $256,853 |
| 2023 | $4,860,739 | $366,287 | $232,945 | $157,850 | 22 | $178,850 | $263,206 | $222,534 |
| 2022 | $4,433,865 | $516,794 | $349,342 | $224,040 | 34 | $224,040 | $344,525 | $233,751 |
| 2021 | $5,129,026 | $300,345 | $316,747 | $194,000 | 38 | $199,000 | $165,336 | $238,582 |
| 2020 | $4,346,602 | $314,745 | $313,514 | $195,500 | 34 | — | $198,857 | $205,015 |
| 2019 | $4,893,142 | $333,752 | $416,138 | $224,250 | 39 | — | $176,482 | $225,516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Utah Medical Association Foundation reported a distributable amount of $262K 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 Foundation funds projects to improve or support physician education, improve facilities and treatment options, and mitigate or prevent disease through public health projects for the benefit of Utah citizens.
Its 2025 grants included support for clinics and direct healthcare services, youth support services, counseling, rehabilitation equipment, and medical students’ education costs. Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Moab Free Health Clinic says it works to provide Moab community members access to healthcare and social resources; the Rape Recovery Center describes providing crisis intervention and counseling to sexual assault victims and their families and friends; and First Step House says its mission is to help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation reported 26 grants totaling $350,200. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $61,500, with a median of $6,500. The largest reported award was $61,500 for medical students’ educational costs, described as 15 grants of $1,500 each. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Peoples Health Clinic for primary care for low- to middle-income clients; $35,000 each to Maleheh Free Clinic for its Healthy Families Support program and Wasatch Homeless Healthcare for medical support services; and $25,000 to Moab Free Health Clinic for direct care services.
Additional 2025 awards included $20,000 to Doctors Volunteer Clinic of St George for a medical-assistant case manager, $15,000 to United Way of Northern Utah for health services, $10,500 to Eye Care for Kids for its vision campaign, and $10,000 to Community Nursing Services for a charitable immunization program. The Rape Recovery Center and Odyssey House each received $8,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian Zehnder, MD, as chairman; Michelle McOmber, MBA, as secretary/treasurer; and Suzanne Harrison, MD, and Steven K. Miller, MD, as directors.
Utah Medical Association Foundation is led by Brian Zehnder MD, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Zehnder MD
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven K Miller MD
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Harrison MD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle McOmber MBA
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brian Zehnder MC (2023) — Chairman
- Former: Eric V Smart MD (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Brian C Hales MD (2019–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Stephanie M Singer DO (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Medical Association Foundation
How much does Utah Medical Association Foundation give each year?
Utah Medical Association Foundation gave $350K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $195K across 23 grants.
What is Utah Medical Association Foundation's typical grant size?
Utah Medical Association Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,500, and its average grant was $13,469, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Utah Medical Association Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Utah Medical Association Foundation give grants?
Utah Medical Association Foundation 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 (13 grants), St George, UT (2 grants) and Ogden, UT (2 grants).
Does Utah Medical Association Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Utah Medical Association Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Utah Medical Association Foundation's largest grantees?
Utah Medical Association Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Peoples Health Clinic ($50,000), Maleheh Free Clinic ($35,000) and Wasatch Homeless Healthcare Inc ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($61,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Utah Medical Association Foundation?
Utah Medical Association Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $379K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Utah Medical Association Foundation fund?
The Foundation funds projects to improve or support physician education, improve facilities and treatment options, and mitigate or prevent disease through public health projects for the benefit of Utah citizens. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Utah Medical Association Foundation?
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 Utah Medical Association Foundation's EIN?
Utah Medical Association Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6122299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Utah Medical Association Foundation 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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