Utahs First Lady Foundation
Utahs First Lady Foundation's mission is to encourages utahns everywhere to reach out wherever they are and however they can to lift others, serve, show support and be willing to learn about and appreciate different points of view. We show up with empathy and understanding, with open hearts, and willing minds.
Utahs First Lady Foundation at a glance
In short: Utahs First Lady Foundation gave $42K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,500
- -72.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,750
- -72.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,750
- Total assets
- $955,333
- -21.3% vs 2023
- 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.
Who Utahs First Lady Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Salt Lake ($35K). Together the top 2 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $150K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Salt Lake Salt Lake City, UT | — | $35,000 |
| Washington County School Dist St George, UT | — | $6,500 |
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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 | $955,333 | $1,243,676 | $1,392,314 | $41,500 | 2 | $20,522 |
| 2023 | $1,213,135 | $1,418,099 | $1,134,526 | $150,000 | 2 | $19,190 |
| 2022 | $821,719 | $657,441 | $869,578 | $21,600 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $1,043,627 | $1,178,359 | $149,819 | — | — | — |
About Utahs First Lady Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Utahs First Lady Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $955K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Utahs First Lady Foundation is led by Abby P. Cox, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abby P. Cox
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Rappleye
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Owen Fuller
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Utahs First Lady Foundation
How much does Utahs First Lady Foundation give each year?
Utahs First Lady Foundation gave $42K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 2 grants.
How large is Utahs First Lady Foundation?
Utahs First Lady Foundation reported $955K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Utahs First Lady Foundation?
Utahs First Lady Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Salt Lake City, UT. It holds $955K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Utahs First Lady Foundation operate?
Utahs First Lady Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Utah.
What is Utahs First Lady Foundation's EIN?
Utahs First Lady Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2475015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated 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 2021–2024
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