FRIENDS Of Great Salt Lake
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$897K
Foundation funders
23
Grants recorded
57
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds FRIENDS Of Great Salt Lake?
FRIENDS Of Great Salt Lake is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Utah ($497K), The Nature Conservancy ($85K), Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $897K in grants to FRIENDS Of Great Salt Lake between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Utah | $497,002 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $85,000 | 4 | 2019–2024 |
| Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation | $50,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Wheeler Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Accendra Health Foundation | $35,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Smartgo Foundation | $26,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Patagoniaorg | $25,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Ballard Miller Foundation | $19,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Fair Ways Foundation Inc | $17,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Stephen G and Susan E Denkers | $15,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation | $13,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Palladium Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Memton Fund Inc | $10,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| My Good Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Scott D and Carol a Nelson | $6,915 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Laird Norton Family Foundation | $4,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Jones Family Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| G & M Owens FB Owens Fam Fnd Irr | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Fanwood Foundation | $900 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $450 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $222K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $30K.
What grants has FRIENDS Of Great Salt Lake received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Scott D and Carol a Nelson | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,165 |
| 2025 | Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Palladium Foundation | VARIOUS | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Ballard Miller Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| 2025 | The Jones Family Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Utah | General Support | $102,000 |
| 2024 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Accendra Health Foundation | THE MISSION OF FRIENDS IS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE GREAT SALT LAKE ECOSYSTEM AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE LAKE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND THE ARTS. THEIR LONG-TERM VISION IS TO ACHIEVE COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED-BASED RESTORATION AND PROTECTION FOR THE GREAT SALT LAKE ECOSYSTEM. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation | To preserve and protect the Great Salt Lake ecosystem. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Smartgo Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $8,000 |
| 2024 | The Fair Ways Foundation Inc | hands-on, environmental education program | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Palladium Foundation | VARIOUS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Ballard Miller Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| 2024 | The Fanwood Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $900 |
| 2023 | Wheeler Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Utah | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Accendra Health Foundation | THE MISSION OF FRIENDS IS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE GREAT SALT LAKE ECOSYSTEM AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE LAKE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND THE ARTS. THEIR LONG-TERM VISION IS TO ACHIEVE COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED-BASED RESTORATION AND PROTECTION FOR THE GREAT SALT LAKE ECOSYSTEM. | $20,000 |
| 2023 | David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation | To preserve and protect the Great Salt Lake ecosystem. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Smartgo Foundation | To support the organization | $6,000 |
| 2023 | The Memton Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Fair Ways Foundation Inc | Help students understand how they are connected to this ecosystem and how they can help protect it. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Ballard Miller Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| 2023 | G & M Owens FB Owens Fam Fnd Irr | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $300 |
Showing 30 most recent of 57 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds FRIENDS Of Great Salt Lake?
FRIENDS Of Great Salt Lake is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Utah ($497K), The Nature Conservancy ($85K), Willard L Eccles Charitable Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $897K in grants to FRIENDS Of Great Salt Lake between 2019–2025.
Who is FRIENDS Of Great Salt Lake's largest funder?
The Community Foundation of Utah is the largest recorded funder of FRIENDS Of Great Salt Lake, with $497K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has FRIENDS Of Great Salt Lake received?
IRS 990 filings record $897K in grants to FRIENDS Of Great Salt Lake across 57 grants from 23 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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