Utah Council of the Blind
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$479K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
38
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Utah Council of the Blind?
Utah Council of the Blind is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Sorenson Legacy Foundation ($170K), Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation ($71K), Marriner S Eccles Foundation ($69K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $479K in grants to Utah Council of the Blind between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorenson Legacy Foundation | $170,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation | $71,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Marriner S Eccles Foundation | $69,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| George S and Dolores Dore | $60,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation | $35,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | $25,000 | 3 | 2020–2021 |
| Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Kennecott Utah Copper Visitors Center Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Val a Green & Edith D Green Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Benjamin Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Christ Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Castle Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2025) to $110K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $50K.
What grants has Utah Council of the Blind received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation | HELP VISUALLY IMPAIRED | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Marriner S Eccles Foundation | TRANSPORATION VOUCHERS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation | ESTABLISH PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND TO BE MORE INDEPENDENT AND ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche | GRANT/DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Sorenson Legacy Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $35,000 |
| 2024 | George S and Dolores Dore | TO SUPPORT TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS, DISCOUNTED TAXI CAB SERVICE AND DRIVER/GUIDE SERVICES FOR THOSE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Marriner S Eccles Foundation | SUBSIDIZED EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED RESIDENTS OF UTAH | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation | HELP VISUALLY IMPAIRED | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation | ESTABLISH PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND TO BE MORE INDEPENDENT AND ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Dr WC Swanson Family Foundation | In need assistance | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Christ Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Kennecott Utah Copper Visitors Center Charitable Foundation | General Support | $500 |
| 2023 | Sorenson Legacy Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $35,000 |
| 2023 | George S and Dolores Dore | TO SUPPORT TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS, DISCOUNTED TAXI CAB SERVICE, AND DRIVER/GUIDE SERVICES FOR THOSE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Marriner S Eccles Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT- TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation | HELP VISUALLY IMPAIRED | $12,000 |
| 2023 | The Benjamin Foundation | CHARITABLE CAUSES | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Kennecott Utah Copper Visitors Center Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Sorenson Legacy Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation | HELP VISUALLY IMPAIRED | $12,000 |
| 2022 | Henry W & Leslie M Eskuche | GRANT/DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation | ESTABLISH PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND TO BE MORE INDEPENDENT AND ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Castle Foundation | SERVICES FOR BLIND | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Kennecott Utah Copper Visitors Center Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Sorenson Legacy Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $35,000 |
| 2021 | Marriner S Eccles Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT-SUBSIDIZED EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIR OF UTAH | $12,000 |
| 2021 | Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation | HELP VISUALLY IMPAIRED | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | TEACHER TRAINERS FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED OF UTAH | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED OF UTAH | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation | ESTABLISH PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND TO BE MORE INDEPENDENT AND ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 38 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Utah Council of the Blind?
Utah Council of the Blind is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Sorenson Legacy Foundation ($170K), Jess & Marilyn Peck Foundation ($71K), Marriner S Eccles Foundation ($69K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $479K in grants to Utah Council of the Blind between 2020–2025.
Who is Utah Council of the Blind's largest funder?
Sorenson Legacy Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Utah Council of the Blind, with $170K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Utah Council of the Blind received?
IRS 990 filings record $479K in grants to Utah Council of the Blind across 38 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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