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The Shifting Foundation

Salt Lake City, Utah  ·  EIN 366108560  ·  Private foundation

The Shifting Foundation is a Utah-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.5M in annual giving against $21.6M in assets. This page documents the 120 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Shifting Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$21.6M
Total assets
120
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What The Shifting Foundation funds

The Shifting Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Shifting Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached
SEE ATTACHED
See Attached, NY$1.8M2025
31 Grants to Individuals
To support individual artist's projects
Salt Lake City, UT$863K2021
Aect
TO SUPPORT THE OVERALL MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
Newburyport, MA$82K2023
Natural Resources Defense Council (nrdc)
To support the overall mission of the organization
New York, NY$75K2023
Earthjustice
To support the overall mission of the organization
San Francisco, CA$75K2023
Nasher Sculpture Center
TO SUPPORT THE OVERALL MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
Dallas, TX$75K2023
Union of Concerned Scientists
To support the overall mission of the organization
Cambridge, MA$75K2023
Environmental Defense Fund
TO SUPPORT the overall mission of the foundation
New York, NY$75K2023
Environmental Defense Fund
TO SUPPORT the overall mission of the foundation
New York, NY$65K2024
Union of Concerned Scientists
To support the overall mission of the organization
Cambridge, MA$65K2024
Natural Resources Defense Council (nrdc)
To support the overall mission of the organization
New York, NY$65K2024
Earthjustice
To support the overall mission of the organization
San Francisco, CA$65K2024
Earthjustice
To support the overall mission of the organization organization
San Francisco, CA$60K2021
Environmental Defense Fund
To support the overall mission of the organization organization
New York, NY$60K2021
Union of Concerned Scientists
To support the overall mission of the organization organization
Cambridge, MA$60K2021

The Shifting Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$1.5M
2023$2.2M
2024$1.8M
2025$1.8M

How to apply for funding from The Shifting Foundation

The Shifting 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 The Shifting Foundation

Does The Shifting Foundation accept grant applications?
The Shifting 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 The Shifting Foundation fund?
The Shifting Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Attached, 31 Grants to Individuals, Aect. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Shifting Foundation give in grants?
The Shifting Foundation reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.3M over 120 grants.
Where is The Shifting Foundation located?
The Shifting Foundation is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366108560.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Shifting 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 The Shifting Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.