Funding search · democracy and civic engagement · Utah
Who funds democracy and civic engagement work in Utah
11 funders have a record of paying for democracy and civic engagement work by Utah recipients: 15 grants totaling $12.4M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are Open Society Action Fund ($8.4M), Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation ($24,330) and Catena Foundation ($235,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Utah recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Open Society Action FundNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $8.4M · through 2024Largest: $4.2M to ACCELERATE ACTION INC — to support nonpartisan civic engagement
Largest: $10,200 to WESTMINSTER COLLEGE — student leaders in civic engagement
Largest: $120,000 to RURAL UTAH PROJECT EDUCATION FUND — civic engagement & protecting democracy- general operating support
California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $3.5M · through 2021Largest: $3.5M to RECIDIVIZ — civic engagement
Mediators FoundationBoulder, COCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $25,000 · through 2023Largest: $25,000 to MORMON WOMEN FOR ETHICAL GOVERNMENT FDN — to "help women transform their civic identity, thereby allowing them to participate in political and civic arenas in innovative and peaceful ways that are consistent with their val…
United Way of Salt LakeSalt Lake City, UTCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $75,000 · through 2022Largest: $75,000 to UTAH PACIFIC ISLANDER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT — rapid response to assist people with disabilities
United Way of Greater Salt LakeSalt Lake City, UTCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $38,500 · through 2023Largest: $38,500 to UTAH PACIFIC ISLANDER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COALITION — rapid response to assist people with disabilities
Community PartnersLos Angeles, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $25,000 · through 2024Largest: $25,000 to UTAH PACIFIC ISLANDER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COALITION — build an inclusive pan-asian coalition representing diverse ethnicities and nationalities
State Leadership ProjectRaleigh, NCCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $50,000 · through 2022Largest: $50,000 to UTAH DONOR COLLABORATIVE — to recruit charitable donors, increase professional development opportunities, and review and vet non-partisan civic engagement plans.
Philanthropy for Active Civic EngagementWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $25,000 · through 2023Largest: $25,000 to Utah Film Center — faith based civic engagement
Alliance for Youth ActionWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $25,000 · through 2024Largest: $25,000 to UTAH DONOR COLLABORATIVE — capacity building, civic engagement
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