Utah World Trade Center
Utah World Trade Center is a public charity based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It supports Utah companies’ international growth through global networks, programs, and services, and its reported grantmaking includes grants for trade promotion.
Utah World Trade Center at a glance
In short: Utah World Trade Center gave $138K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Utah. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $138,287
- -65.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -63.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,135
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,312
- Total assets
- $5,542,481
- +17.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (8% 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 World Trade Center
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Review Cycle
- The stated STEP funding availability through September 2025 is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- The stated STEP funding availability through September 2025 is a past cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 E South Temple 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: (801) 532-8080
Website: https://wtcutah.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Utah World Trade Center
Who Utah World Trade Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alegra Learning Incorporated ($15K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 158 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Salt Lake City and describes its work as supporting Utah companies and Utah’s international engagement. STEP is described as serving Utah small businesses. The organization’s listed 2024 grants were predominantly to recipients outside Utah, with 8% of grant dollars reported for Utah recipients; the other state designation is unclear in the filing data provided.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Utah World Trade Center open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $7K repeat.
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 $125K (2020) to $580K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alegra Learning Incorporated | Trade promotion | $15,000 |
| Diacor Inc | Trade promotion | $15,000 |
| IsoTruss Inc | Trade promotion | $11,365 |
| Integrated Medical Holdings LLC dba Cathtip | Trade promotion | $11,250 |
| PMD Beauty | Trade promotion | $9,724 |
| Global Autism Coalition | Trade promotion | $9,465 |
| SilverCeuticals Inc | Trade promotion | $6,750 |
| Glacier Games LLC | Trade promotion | $6,500 |
| Dark Energy LLC | Trade promotion | $6,312 |
| FireAvert LLC | Trade promotion | $6,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,542,481 | $4,946,019 | $4,660,086 | $138,287 | 17 | $89,328 |
| 2023 | $4,714,816 | $4,821,158 | $4,369,353 | $405,404 | 47 | $14,219 |
| 2022 | $4,388,895 | $4,609,714 | $4,614,182 | $580,332 | 58 | $-1,003 |
| 2021 | $4,156,113 | $3,628,693 | $2,598,579 | $173,567 | 19 | $998 |
| 2020 | $3,101,379 | $2,463,171 | $1,656,818 | $125,173 | 17 | $106 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated on the organization’s 2024 filing is to accelerate growth for Utah companies through global networks, programs, and services. Its program description names three objectives: helping Utah businesses expand international sales to increase revenue and create jobs; attracting foreign investment and facilitating international partnerships; and mobilizing Utah’s international engagement to elevate the state’s global status.
The organization’s website describes STEP as a cost-reimbursement program for eligible Utah companies pursuing global markets. Listed activities include trade missions and shows, export training, international marketing and translation, website localization, and certain trade and commerce services. The organization’s 2024 filing describes the purposes of its listed grants as trade promotion.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $138,287. Grants ranged from $5,025 to $15,000, with a median of $6,312. In 2023, the organization reported 47 grants totaling $405,404. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 17 grants totaling $138,287.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $15,000 each to Alegra Learning Incorporated and Diacor Inc.; $11,365 to IsoTruss Inc.; $11,250 to Integrated Medical Holdings LLC dba Cathtip; and $9,724 to PMD Beauty. Each was reported for trade promotion.
The organization’s website describes an eligibility check, followed by a STEP application and review, activity completion, and reimbursement after review of required materials. Its STEP information lists eligibility considerations including being located and operational in Utah for at least one year, having an export-ready product, seeking to export U.S.-origin goods or services or those with at least 51% U.S. content, and meeting SBA small-business size standards. The website says completed applications and required documentation are due 15 business days before the proposed activity, and forms and eligible receipts are due within 30 days after the activity. These are program instructions, not a statement that the organization accepts unsolicited grant requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization’s 2024 filing lists Jeff Flake as chair, Jon Huntsman as chair emeritus, Miles Hansen as vice chair, Natalie Gochnour as co-chair, and Danielle Wright as treasurer. It also lists Derek Miller, Derrick Porter, Jefferson Moss, Jeremy Andrus, and Lew Cramer as board members.
The organization’s website identifies Jonathan Freedman as president and chief executive officer.
Utah World Trade Center is led by Jonathan Freedman, CEO on every filing since 2023; 5 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Freedman
CEO
On filings since 2023
39 hrs/week
$95K (2023) → $243K (2024)
Jeff Flake
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Anderson
Senior Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2024)
David Carlebach
COO
CAO → COO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $153K (2024)
Miles Hansen
Vice Chair
President → Former CEO & B, 2023
Former CEO & B → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$253K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Jennifer Nakao
CFO
On filings since 2021
39 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $160K (2024)
Tara Spalding
Cxo
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$136K (2024)
Derek Miller
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lew Cramer
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Gochnour
Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Anderson
Board Member
Chair → Director, 2021
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Huntsman Jr.
Chair Emeritus
Chair → Chair Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Wright
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Porter
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Andrus
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jefferson Moss
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Burdiss
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Ryan Starks (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Missy Larsen (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rich Lambert (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Aaron Starks (2021–2022) — Cro
- Former: Dan Hemmert (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tiffeny Yen-Louie (2022) — CMO
- Former: Craig Wagstaff (2020) — Director
- Former: Rich Hartvigsen (2020) — Director
- Former: Val Hale (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $243K, to Jonathan Freedman (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Utah World Trade Center
How much does Utah World Trade Center give each year?
Utah World Trade Center gave $138K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $405K across 47 grants.
What is Utah World Trade Center's typical grant size?
Utah World Trade Center's median grant in 2024 was $6,312, and its average grant was $8,135, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Utah World Trade Center that year got $8K on average.
Where does Utah World Trade Center give grants?
Utah World Trade Center's top state is Utah, with 8% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Does Utah World Trade Center give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Utah World Trade Center's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Trade promotion" (17 grants).
Who are Utah World Trade Center's largest grantees?
Utah World Trade Center's largest 2024 grantees include Alegra Learning Incorporated ($15,000), Diacor Inc ($15,000) and IsoTruss Inc ($11,365), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Utah World Trade Center?
Utah World Trade Center reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What does Utah World Trade Center fund?
The mission stated on the organization’s 2024 filing is to accelerate growth for Utah companies through global networks, programs, and services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Utah World Trade Center?
Utah World Trade Center has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check wtcutah.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Utah World Trade Center's EIN?
Utah World Trade Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3755734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Utah World Trade Center accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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