Kahlert Foundation Utah Grant

The Kahlert Foundation Utah Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Salt Lake, Summit, and Utah Counties, focusing on Health Care, Education, Youth Programs, Veterans, and Human Services. With a commitment to improve access to quality health care and education, the Foundation allocates significant funding to enhance community well-being. Their grants target various initiatives including medical care, educational programs, and youth development, aiming to empower individuals and strengthen local communities. This holistic approach fosters a brighter future for Utah residents.

Utah Grants
At the Utah office, we are dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations primarily located in Salt Lake, Summit, and Utah Counties. Our current areas of focus include: Health Care, Education, Youth Programs, Veterans, and Human Services.
Health Care
We support a wide range of services, including hospitals, hospice and palliative care, as well as organizations that offer free medical exams and medication to the uninsured and underinsured. We also fund critical health care research in areas such as cancer, urology, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. Health care is one of our top funding priorities, representing nearly 35% of our total grantmaking.
Education
Education is another lead focus area, representing an additional 32% of our total grantmaking. The Foundation is committed to supporting access to higher education and ensuring quality K–12 public education. Our education grants primarily fund capital projects, scholarships and student support services, with a current focus on advancing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs.
Youth Programs
Young people are the heart of our future, and the Foundation is dedicated to supporting programs that help children grow in both skills and character.
Approximately 18% of total grant funding is focused on youth programs. The Foundation invests in a wide range of initiatives, including education, after-school programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to health care.
Veterans
We focus our support on programs that provide medical care, and offer housing, scholarships, and financial assistance.
Human Services
A thriving community begins with the well-being of its people. Approximately 7% of our grant funding supports programs that empower individuals to improve their own lives and build a stronger future. Our grantmaking focuses on key social needs such as access to food, stable housing, support for older adults, workforce training, literacy initiatives, and overall wellness.

Eligibility

Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the state of Utah for at least five years.Have a minimum annual operating budget of one million dollars.Maintain a rating of C or better on Charity Navigator or Charity Watch and at least a Silver Seal of Transparency with Guidestar.