Kennecott Charitable Foundation Grant

Kennecott Charitable Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kennecott Charitable Foundation
Last Updated: October 31, 2025

Summary

The Kennecott Charitable Foundation supports vulnerable populations in the Salt Lake Region through grants to local charities and non-profits. By raising funds via visitor fees and contributions from local organizations, the foundation aims to assist those in need, including the poor, homeless, veterans, and seniors. With a focus on underserved communities in Salt Lake and Tooele counties, it emphasizes aid to areas adjacent to Kennecott's operations.

Overview

The Kennecott Charitable Foundation (the Foundation) is a non-profit corporate foundation that aims to help Utah residents. This includes supporting charities and non-profits that assist vulnerable populations in Salt Lake Region (eg poor, homeless, disabled, children in need, veterans, senior citizens, and those struggling with illness and disease). The Foundation raises money for worthy organisations through tax deductible entrance fees to the Kennecott Visitor Experience. The Bingham Canyon Lions Club contributes additional funds to the Foundation from items sold at the gift shop. The Foundation is made up of nine trustees the Foundation Trustees from the greater Salt Lake Area and select Kennecott employees/retirees. These board members come from the southwestern part of the Salt Lake Valley, Magna and Copperton, and include representatives from the educational and religious communities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.