Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust Grant

Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Bruce And Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust
Last Updated: July 05, 2025

Summary

The Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust, established in 2015, aims to alleviate poverty in Utah, reflecting the philanthropic spirit of its founders, Jerry Bruce Petersen and Cecilia. The Trust, managed by Wells Fargo Bank, awards annual grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, with a focus on impactful community support. However, it does not fund requests from certain groups, including The Salvation Army and any church-affiliated charities, ensuring its resources directly assist those in need.

Overview

The Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust was created by Jerry Bruce Petersen in June 2015, per his trust agreement, to support relief of the poor in the state of Utah. After marrying his wife, Cecilia, they became more passionate about helping the poor in Utah. Bruce and Cecilia were both very driven people who were ambitious in their pursuits and passions. They created a foundation with the intent to give to those in need and to leave a lasting impact on the community in which they lived. The Trust awards grants annually to qualified organizations through its trustees, the Wells Fargo Bank.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

The foundation does not fund requests for: The Salvation Army, a California corporationAny charity that is owned or sponsored by any church or organized religion