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Marriner S Eccles Foundation

Salt Lake City, Utah  ·  EIN 237185855  ·  Private foundation

Marriner S Eccles Foundation is a Utah-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.3M in annual giving against $40.3M in assets. This page documents the 666 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Marriner S Eccles Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$40.3M
Total assets
666
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Marriner S Eccles Foundation funds

Marriner S Eccles Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, disability services, domestic violence, early childhood education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, indigenous.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenouslow-income communitiesrural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Marriner S Eccles Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Utah
GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT
Salt Lake City, UT$661K2018
University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Salt Lake City, UT$425K2023
University of Utah Graduate School
SCHOLARSHIPS
Salt Lake City, UT$200K2023
University of Utah School of Medicine
CAPITAL SUPPORT
Salt Lake City, UT$200K2025
University of Utah Spencer F Eccles School of Medicine
RURAL AND UNDERSERVED UTAH TRAINING EXPERIENCE SUITE (RUUTE)
Salt Lake City, UT$200K2024
University of Utah Graduate School
MARRINER S. ECCLES FELLOWSHIP
Salt Lake City, UT$200K2024
Ballet West
FY24 PRODUCTION SPONSOR OF SWAN LAKE & FY25 REFURBISHMENT OF "CINDERELLA" SET AND COSTUME
Salt Lake City, UT$150K2024
University of Utah
GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT
Salt Lake City, UT$138K2017
Neighborhood House Association
GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT
Salt Lake City, UT$126K2018
Utah State University
PROGRAM SUPPORT-CHASS FACULTY-STUDENT SUMMER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Logan, UT$125K2022
University of Utah
HEALTH SERVICES
Salt Lake City, UT$115K2017
Utah State University
GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT
Logan, UT$102K2018
Utah Symphony Utah Opera
DEER VALLEY SPONSORSHIP & 2023-2024 SEASON SPONSORSHIP
Salt Lake City, UT$100K2023
Utah State University-college of Education & Human Services
NURSING SIMULATION EQUIPMENT
Logan, UT$100K2023
Utah Symphony Utah Opera
SPONSORSHIP-UTAH SYMPHONY | UTAH OPERA'S 2019-20 SEASON AND 2020 DEER VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Salt Lake City, UT$100K2022

Marriner S Eccles Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.1M
2018$1.8M
2020$1.3M
2022$1.4M
2023$2.3M
2024$2.3M
2025$2.2M

How to apply for funding from Marriner S Eccles Foundation

Marriner S Eccles Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Marriner S Eccles Foundation

Does Marriner S Eccles Foundation accept grant applications?
Marriner S Eccles Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Marriner S Eccles Foundation fund?
Marriner S Eccles Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include University of Utah, University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah Graduate School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Marriner S Eccles Foundation give in grants?
Marriner S Eccles Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.6M over 666 grants.
Where is Marriner S Eccles Foundation located?
Marriner S Eccles Foundation is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237185855.
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About this profile. This page is built from Marriner S Eccles Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Marriner S Eccles Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.