The Community Foundation of Utah

We are pleased that more than a dozen nonprofits have entrusted their endowments to the Foundation’s management. These organizations show a commitment to their future. Each accepts funds from the public and donations of all amounts are gratefully accepted. To make a gift of stock or a planned gift please contact Hilary Wilson, Donor Relations Manager at (801) 559-3005. You may learn more about each of these outstanding organizations by linking to their web sites.

Alta Community Enrichment strengthens our community by bringing people who live, work and play in Alta and Snowbird together to share in the arts, cultural events and education. ACE offers year-round programming for free or very little cost in Alta's stimulating mountain environment.

And Justice for All. We believe access to justice is a fundamental right in our society. "and Justice for all" is committed to providing legal services, free of charge, for Utah's most vulnerable citizens - people living in poverty, individuals with disabilities, veterans, seniors, minorities and victims of domestic violence.

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Valley. Our mission is to inspire and empower youth, families and communities to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Our work in promoting academic success, civic responsibility, arts & culture, and healthy lifestyles impacts over 49,000 youth each year . BGCSV has Club facilities in Murray and Midvale and also operates after school programs at Oquirrh Hills Elementary in Kearns and Heartland Elementary in West Jordan.

Canary Garden Endowment. C.S. Lewis wrote, "Grief is like a long valley." Children's grief is unique and encompasses many natural reactions. Canary Garden provides group support through interaction with peers, trained volunteers, and professionals. Family members have opportunities to acknowledge their grief and to continue their lives in a hopeful and confident manner.

The Columbus Dignity through Work Fund. Columbus Community Center’s mission is to support individuals with developmental disabilities so they can live and work with independence in the community. Since 1968, Columbus has continued to find innovative ways to fulfill this mission. Through the Dignity through Work Fund, Columbus continues to reach out to individuals who have the desire to work, but not necessarily the means to prepare themselves to enter the workplace.

The Egg Fund at the Tracy Aviary fosters caring for the natural world, enriching and transforming lives through our connection with birds. To support their endowment, called the Egg Fund, click here.

Fourth Street Clinic Endowment Fund. This endowment fund works to end homeless in Utah by supporting Fourth Street Clinic’s health care and support services for uninsured, homeless Utahns. For 20 years, Fourth Street Clinic has successfully helped countless Utahns live healthier lives and transition back into housing. This endowment ensures that Utahns will never have to forgo good health during times of personal and economic crisis.

The League of Women Voters Salt Lake Legacy Fund. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation ® of Utah Endowment. This endowment supports the work of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, now celebrating its 25 years in Utah. The Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

The Sharing Place is dedicated to providing a safe and caring environment where children, teens, and their families who are grieving the death of a loved one may share their feelings while healing themselves.

The Utah Community Forest Council is a non-profit organization that advocates for proper management and care of Utah's community forests through partnerships, and public and professional education.

The YMCA - the Tom E. and Nancy A. Nissalke Camp Fund endowment was created to ensure that all kids can enjoy the YMCA's camping experience. It is established in Tom's honor for the years of service he provided the YMCA, and his work to ensure that that the YMCA in Utah will continue to be a strong and viable organization that serves all of Utah's youth and families.

Wasatch Community Gardens Endowment supports this community-based nonprofit that has served the Salt Lake County community for over 20 years. A national leader in the urban gardening movement, Wasatch Community Gardens provides the education, tools, and space for people to grow their own fresh food, and cultivate stronger, healthier communities along the Wasatch Front.

Utah Partners For Health is a nonprofit charitable organization providing funding for the provision of medical and ancillary services to the uninsured, underinsured and underserved in Salt Lake County. Our challenge is to deliver access to healthcare to those who do not qualify for federal or state programs and are denied access to care in our community.

Our research indicated that fewer than 10% of Utah nonprofits have an endowment, and by the middle of the recession most had used up their existing reserves.

Alarmed by this news, the Board of Directors took an extraordinary step: the Foundation will establish organizational endowments on behalf of Utah's nonprofits with no administrative fees. We are grateful for the support of GE Financial Capital and the Utah Financial Services Foundation, representing Utah's CRA banks, for their support.  We are committed to expanding philanthropic resources and ensuring the long term financial health of Utah's nonprofit sector.

• Endowments are an important component of an integrated development strategy.
• Endowments make funding more stable and predictable.
• Endowments offer an unparalleled way to support your mission forever.

Organizational endowments are simple to establish, and with as little as $5,000.  To learn more about our endowment program, please contact the foundation at (801) 559-3005.

Autistic Voices

We support autistic children and other special needs individuals by speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves. Our goal is to speak loudly enough to improve their quality of life. And, since actions speak louder than words—we focus on creating events and opportunities that assist us in raising funds for medical needs, educational scholarships, and special housing. We welcome anyone who has an interest in helping children and others with disabilities to join us.

SALT LAKE CITY — Fourth Street Clinic, a nonprofit organization that provides health care to Utah's homeless, is launching an endowment campaign in an effort to improve the reach of its services.

"Homelessness affects our entire community’s quality of life,” said Allan Ainsworth, executive director of the clinic. "We hope this $5,000 seed money is the beginning of securing Fourth Street Clinic's long-term financial position and ensuring that future Utahns who fall into homelessness will always have access to health care."

The clinic currently turns away 15-20 patients each day, many of whom end up going to emergency rooms, according to a news release.

Fourth Street Clinic opened its endowment through Community Foundation of Utah, a public charity that will invest the endowment's principal.

Fewer than 10% of Utah nonprofits have an endowment. Armed with this news, the Board of Directors took an  extraordinary step: the Foundation will establish organizational endowments on behalf of Utah’s nonprofits with no administrative fees.

We are committed to expanding philanthropic resources and ensuring the long term financial health of Utah’s nonprofit sector.  Endowments are an important component of an integrated development strategy.  They make funding more stable and predictable endowments and offer an unparalleled way to support your mission forever.

Organizational endowments are simple to establish, and with as little as $5,000. To learn more about our endowment program, please contact the foundation at (801) 559-3005.