Utah Motorsports Foundation
The Utah Motorsports Foundation is a public charity based in Woods Cross, Utah. Its stated mission is to raise funds to assist individuals in need in the motorsports industry.
Utah Motorsports Foundation at a glance
In short: Utah Motorsports Foundation gave $57K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- Average grant
- $2,375
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $622,885
- Primary geography
- Utah (84% 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 Motorsports Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 818 West South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Phone: (801) 533-9179
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Utah Motorsports Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Frances Patton ($5K). Together the top 2 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 22 individual scholarships ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 9% to California, and 7% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Utah Motorsports Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 183% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $57K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $57K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frances Patton Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| 22 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| James Lythall West Jordan, UT | Charitable | $2,000 |
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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 | $622,885 | $38,986 | $58,357 | $57,000 | 24 | $57,000 | $37,629 | $31,137 |
| 2022 | $572,962 | $5,151 | $28,064 | $5,000 | Total only | — | $8 | — |
| 2021 | $595,875 | $1,085 | $23,919 | — | — | — | $23 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Utah Motorsports Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “raising funds to assist individuals in need in the motorsports industry.” Its 2021 filing describes assistance to two individuals for medical needs, three individuals and an organization for financial needs, and one individual for funeral expenses for a loved one.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $57,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest reported awards included three $5,000 grants, listed for scholarship or charitable purposes, and a $4,000 scholarship grant. Other listed grants ranged from $1,500 to $3,500 and included scholarships and charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Larry Lawson, Jeff Nish, Kent Knowley, Austin Luttmer, Cecil McCray, and Sam James as trustees.
Utah Motorsports Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cecil McCray
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Nish
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Lawson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam James
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Knowley
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Luttmer
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mike Nish (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Nick Naccarato (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Pat Sullivan (2021) — Trustee
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 Utah Motorsports Foundation
How much does Utah Motorsports Foundation give each year?
Utah Motorsports Foundation gave $57K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Utah Motorsports Foundation's typical grant size?
Utah Motorsports Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,375, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Utah Motorsports Foundation give grants?
Utah Motorsports Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (9%) and Indiana (7%).
Does Utah Motorsports Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Utah Motorsports Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (22 grants).
How large is Utah Motorsports Foundation?
Utah Motorsports Foundation reported $623K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Utah Motorsports Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “raising funds to assist individuals in need in the motorsports industry.” Its 2021 filing describes assistance to two individuals for medical needs, three individuals and an organization for financial needs, and one individual for funeral expenses for a loved one. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Utah Motorsports Foundation?
Utah Motorsports Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Utah Motorsports Foundation's EIN?
Utah Motorsports Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0628481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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