Funding search · EIN 471051277 · Salt Lake City, UT

David Kelby Johnson

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

219
grants reported
$5.1M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$10,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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2 grants matching “renewable energy · $11,600

  • $6,600

    Healthy Environment Alliance of Uta · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    To promote renewable energy and clean air, and protect public health and the environment from dirty, toxic and nuclear energy threats.

  • $5,000

    Healthy Environment Alliance of Uta · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    To promote renewable energy and clean air, and protect public health and the environment from dirty, toxic and nuclear energy threats.

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  • Utah Food Bank3 grants · $475,000
  • Cathedral of the Madeleine3 grants · $315,790
  • Madeleine Choir School3 grants · $231,225
  • Moran Eye Center2 grants · $191,250
  • Christmas Box International3 grants · $186,900
  • Friends of Tracy Aviary3 grants · $161,000
  • Shriners Hospital for Children3 grants · $155,000
  • Adopt a Native Elder3 grants · $125,000
  • The Nature Conservancy2 grants · $110,000
  • Friends of Cedar Mesa2 grants · $105,000

Giving over time

$1.7M
2022
$1.7M
2023
$1.7M
2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 219 grants.

  • $275,000

    Utah Food Bank · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    Essential food distribution for families in need.

  • $200,000

    Madeleine Choir School · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    New gym and equipment.

  • $153,150

    Cathedral of the Madeleine · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    Funding for the Cathedral's operations as the mother church for Roman Catholics in the state of Utah.

  • $132,640

    Cathedral of the Madeleine · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    Funding for the preservation of Cathedral of the Madeleine and its missions.

  • $117,000

    Moran Eye Center · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Outreach program.

  • $102,000

    Friends of Tracy Aviary · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    To inspire curiosity and care for birds and nature through education and conservation.

  • $100,000

    Utah Food Bank · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Essential food distribution for families in need.

  • $100,000

    The Wildlands Conservancy · Oak Glen, CA · 2023

    Cottonwood Wash Expansion.

  • $100,000

    Utah Food Bank · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    Essential food distribution for families in need.

  • $87,000

    Spy Hop Productions · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    To provide support for after school film, music, audio, and design programs.

  • $80,000

    Christmas Box International · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    To prevent child abuse and defend children through a culture of universal diversity, inclusion, and love.

  • $75,000

    Summit Land Conservancy · Park City, UT · 2024

    Preserving agricultural property along the Weber River in Sargent Ranch and Richins Ranch.

  • $75,000

    Maui Food Bank · Wailuku, HI · 2023

    To help the hungry in Maui County by collecting and distributing food through community partnerships.

  • $74,250

    Moran Eye Center · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    To aid in the goal that no person with a blinding condition, eye disease, or visual impairment should be without hope, understanding, and treatment.

  • $65,000

    Shriners Hospital for Children · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    To provide unique, patient-centered care to children.

  • $60,000

    Friends of Cedar Mesa · Bluff, UT · 2023

    To protect and build respect for the cultural and natural landscapes of the greater Bears Ears region.

  • $60,000

    The Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2023

    The Wings and Water Education Program.

  • $60,000

    Shriners Hospital for Children · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    Wheelchair Seating and Positioning Department.

  • $55,000

    Christmas Box International · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    To prevent child abuse and defend children through a culture of universal diversity, inclusion, and love.

  • $52,000

    Friends of Tracy Aviary · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    To inspire curiosity and care for birds and nature through education and conservation.

  • $51,900

    Christmas Box International · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    To prevent child abuse and defend children through a culture of universal diversity, inclusion, and love.

  • $50,000

    Adopt a Native Elder · South Salt Lake, UT · 2024

    Food runs and essential supplies to the Navajo Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • $50,000

    Catholic Community Svcs of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Catholic Community Services Bridge the Gap Program.

  • $50,000

    Maliheh Free Clinic · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Clinic's annual Healthy Family Support Program.

  • $50,000

    The Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2024

    Moab wetlands preserve restoration.

  • $50,000

    The Rural Utah Project · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Voting support for residents of rural Navajo Nation.

  • $50,000

    World Central Kitchen · Washington, DC · 2024

    To provide disaster relief to devastated communities.

  • $50,000

    Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2023

    To help provide crisis relief.

  • $50,000

    Entertainment Industry Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

    To provide direct financial assistance to the people of Lahaina and Kula who experienced devastating losses from the Maui wildfires.

  • $50,000

    Save the Children · Fairfield, CT · 2023

    To give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.

  • $50,000

    World Central Kitchen · Washington, DC · 2023

    To provide disaster relief to devastated communities.

  • $50,000

    Adopt a Native Elder · South Salt Lake, UT · 2022

    Food runs and essential supplies to the Navajo Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • $50,000

    National Philanthropic Trust · Jenkintown, PA · 2022

    To provide philanthropic expertise to donors, foundations and financial institutions, enabling them to realize their philanthropic aspirations.

  • $50,000

    Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective · South Salt Lake, UT · 2022

    Youth Programming.

  • $45,000

    Friends of Cedar Mesa · Bluff, UT · 2022

    To protect and build respect for the cultural and natural landscapes of the greater Bears Ears region.

  • $40,000

    Friends of the Children - Utah · Kearns, UT · 2024

    To empower youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors 12+ years, no matter what.

  • $40,000

    Tree Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    To improve Utahs quality of life for present and future generations by enhancing the environment through tree planting, stewardship, and education.

  • $40,000

    Olympic Legacy Foundation · Park City, UT · 2022

    To inspire active, healthy lifestyles and increase community uses of Utahs Olympic venues.

  • $40,000

    Utah Clean Energy Alliance · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    To create a future that ensures healthy, thriving communities for all, empowered and sustained by clean energy.

  • $37,000

    Wasatch Mountain Institute · Park City, UT · 2022

    Children's outdoor gear.

  • $35,000

    Friends for Sight · Cottonwood Heights, UT · 2024

    To provide free vision screenings, working to ensure that people of all ages and backgrounds have access to quality eye care, and disseminating information about eye safety, threats to vision, and available community re read all
  • $35,000

    Friends of the Children - Utah · Kearns, UT · 2023

    To empower youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors 12+ years, no matter what.

  • $35,000

    Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind · Ogden, UT · 2023

    To serve students who are deaf, blind, or deaf-blind throughout Utah.

  • $35,000

    Ballet West · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    Senior Steps Program.

  • $35,000

    Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind · Ogden, UT · 2022

    To serve students who are deaf, blind, or deaf-blind throughout Utah.

  • $34,500

    Special Olympics Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    Twenty portable bocce courts.

  • $33,000

    Yee Ha'Olnii Doo · Flagstaff, AZ · 2024

    Community computer center and classroom.

  • $33,000

    Living Aging With Pride · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    To improve quality of life by providing decent, safe, affordable housing, focusing on low- and very-low-income individuals and families.

  • $30,000

    Cathedral of the Madeleine · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Funding for the preservation of Cathedral of the Madeleine and its missions.

  • $30,000

    Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2024

    Young Scholars Program.

  • $30,000

    Ronald McDonald House · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Housing provided by the Ronald McDonald House.

  • $30,000

    The Sharing Place · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    To provide a safe and caring environment for grieving children, teens, and their families to share their feelings while healing themselves.

  • $30,000

    Shriners Hospital for Children · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    To provide unique, patient-centered care to children.

  • $30,000

    Wasatch Mountain Institute · Park City, UT · 2023

    Connecting children with their local environment program.

  • $30,000

    Georgetown University · Washington, DC · 2022

    Young Scholars Program.

  • $30,000

    Maliheh Free Clinic · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    Clinic's annual Healthy Family Support Program.

  • $30,000

    Ronald McDonald House · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    Housing provided by the Ronald McDonald House.

  • $30,000

    Tree Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    To improve Utahs quality of life for present and future generations by enhancing the environment through tree planting, stewardship, and education.

  • $30,000

    Utah Pride Center · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    Youth and Family Programs.

  • $30,000

    Ymca · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    YMCA's Afterschool Programs.

  • $28,000

    The Inn Between · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    To end the tragedy of vulnerable people dying on the streets of our community by providing medical respite and end-of-life care to those experiencing homelessness.

  • $25,232

    The Inn Between · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    To end the tragedy of vulnerable people dying on the streets of our community by providing medical respite and end-of-life care to those experiencing homelessness.

  • $25,000

    Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2024

    To help provide crisis relief.

  • $25,000

    One Heart Worldwide · San Diego, CA · 2024

    Six simulation labs and lifesaving equipment.

  • $25,000

    Save the Children · Fairfield, CT · 2024

    To give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.

  • $25,000

    Skaggs Catholic Center · Draper, UT · 2024

    25th anniversary support.

  • $25,000

    Adopt a Native Elder · South Salt Lake, UT · 2023

    Food runs and essential supplies to the Navajo Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • $25,000

    Maliheh Free Clinic · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    Clinic's annual Healthy Family Support Program.

  • $25,000

    Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective · South Salt Lake, UT · 2023

    Youth Programming.

  • $25,000

    Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation · Park City, UT · 2023

    Healthy Communities and Scholarship Project.

  • $25,000

    Catholic Community Svcs of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    Catholic Community Services Bridge the Gap Program.

  • $25,000

    Friends for Sight · Cottonwood Heights, UT · 2022

    To provide free vision screenings, working to ensure that people of all ages and backgrounds have access to quality eye care, and disseminating information about eye safety, threats to vision, and available community re read all
  • $25,000

    Futureindesign · Price, UT · 2022

    To create an environment where people grow their strengths, challenge limitations, and build the confidence to find direction.

  • $25,000

    Utah Open Lands Conservation Associ · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    To preserve and protect open space in order to maintain Utah's natural heritage and quality of life for present and future generations.

  • $25,000

    Utah Youth Village · Holladay, UT · 2022

    To heal and elevate lives through proven family solutions.

  • $22,975

    Madeleine Choir School · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    To fund the school's exempt purpose of educating and inspiring young people to become engaged scholars, effective communicators, dedicated liturgical musicians and responsible world citizens who seek to build a civiliza read all
  • $20,000

    Salt Lake Academy of Music · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Scholarship opportunities for underprivileged children and teens.

  • $20,000

    The Sandy Club · Sandy, UT · 2024

    To provide a safe haven for youth in the Sandy City area.

  • $20,000

    United Way Salt Lake · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Books for Read Across America Program.

  • $20,000

    Voices for Utah Children · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    To advocate and advance policies and practices that are good for all of Utahs children.

  • $20,000

    Ronald McDonald House · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    Housing provided by the Ronald McDonald House.

  • $20,000

    Stand4kind · Draper, UT · 2023

    Training programs for faculty, parents, students, school staff to recognize bullying and the mental health crisis.

  • $20,000

    Friends of the Children - Utah · Kearns, UT · 2022

    To empower youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors 12+ years, no matter what.

  • $20,000

    Girls On the Run Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    Providing scholarships for girls participating in the program.

  • $20,000

    One Heart Worldwide · San Diego, CA · 2022

    Equipment for maternity hospital.

  • $20,000

    Save the Children · Fairfield, CT · 2022

    To give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.

  • $18,400

    The Work Activity Center · West Valley City, UT · 2022

    Transportation vehicle.

  • $18,000

    Girl Scouts of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

    Removing the financial barriers for girls and families in need, so any girl has the opportunity to become a Girl Scout.

  • $17,250

    Youthlinc · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    To engage high school and college students in their local communities and communities abroad.

  • $17,000

    Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Funding for the preservation of the Roman Catholic Church and its missions.

  • $16,000

    Summit Land Conservancy · Park City, UT · 2023

    Preserving agricultural property along the Weber River in Sargent Ranch and Richins Ranch.

  • $15,000

    Jewish Family Services · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Appliances for food pantry.

  • $15,000

    Neighborhood House · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Day care and services for aging adults.

  • $15,000

    The Work Activity Center · West Valley City, UT · 2024

    Assist with day programs, creative arts, healthy living, and community inclusion programs.

  • $15,000

    Wasatch Community Gardens · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Outdoor classroom construction.

  • $15,000

    Guadalupe Center Educational Progra · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    To teach economically disadvantaged children and non-English speaking adults the vision and skills needed to live productive, rewarding lives.

  • $15,000

    Sageland Collaborative · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    To provide sound science and data-driven strategies to facilitate conservation goals in the state.

  • $15,000

    United Way Salt Lake · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    Books for Read Across America Program.

  • $15,000

    Utah Youth Village · Holladay, UT · 2023

    To heal and elevate lives through proven family solutions.

  • $15,000

    Wasatch Community Gardens · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

    Re-designing the Wasatch Community Gardens campus.

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