The Ogden Circle of Giving was formed in 2019 to leverage small, individual donations into a powerful giving tool, investing in programs that promote positive change through creativity, innovation, education or enhanced wellbeing.
A giving circle is a way for like-minded community members to pool their giving to make a bigger difference. Through small annual donations, members collaborate to grant funds to local nonprofits that are moving the needle.
In 2022, CFU connected the Ogden Circle of Giving with the Dr. Dumke Foundation to support their initiatives to continue to support the Ogden area through their Donor Advised Fund creating the Ogden Circle of Giving’s second giving cycle awarding the Dumke Endowment Funds.
Collectively, the Ogden Circle of Giving, through the Ogden Circle of Giving Fund and the Dumke Endowment Funds have granted over $200,000 to support Utah’s social sector.
To learn more about the Ogden Circle of Giving, please see “Uplifting Ogden through Philanthropy”.
Ogden Circle of Giving Grantmaking
Grant Opportunities
The Ogden Circle of Giving offers two grant cycles annually with open allocation periods as indicated below.
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Spring: Ogden Circle of Giving Fund
The Ogden Circle of Giving rotates through core focus areas, ensuring equitable access to funding opportunities across a range of community needs with each grant cycle. This approach enables us to offer targeted support to organizations that are making a meaningful impact in specific areas. Rotating through these priority themes, we can deepen our collective impact, foster innovation, and ensure that diverse sectors of our community receive the resources they need to thrive.
- Distribution of Estimated Funds: $10K+
- Eligibility: Organizations based in and serving the Ogden/Clearfield DMA whose grant requests meet the criteria of the focus area for each giving cycle.
- Source: Ogden Circle of Giving annual donations
- Grant Cycle:
- Opens: Mid February
- Ends: Mid March
- Awarded: Early May
- Focus Areas:
- 2024 - Advancement of Women
- 2025 - Community Vibrancy
- 2026 - Education
- 2027 - Advancement of Women
- 2028 - Community Vibrancy
- 2029 - Education
Fall: Dr. Ezekiel R. and Edna Wattis Dumke Foundation Charitable Fund
Grants are to be made to nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Ogden area addressing pre-determined general issue areas in the community with an emphasis on supporting projects and programs. These issue areas reflect the values and priorities identified by the Board of the Dr. Ezekiel R. and Edna Wattis Dumke Foundation in its sunsetting plan.
- Distribution of Estimated Funds: $60K
- Eligibility: Organizations based in and serving the greater Ogden area whose grant requests meet the criteria of the focus areas for the giving cycle.
- Source: Dr. Ezekiel R. and Edna Wattis Dumke Foundation Charitable Fund
- Grant Cycle:
- Opens: Mid September
- Ends: Mid October
- Awarded: Giving Tuesday
- Focus Areas:
- 2024 - Ogden-centric civic and arts efforts
- 2025 - Conservation and environmental projects in the Greater Ogden area
- 2026 - Access to health care, particularly for underserved populations, women’s health care, and homeless populations
- 2027- Early childhood programs and education, including projects that provide enrichment beyond traditional school or community forums (Please note: no grants will be made to schools serving grades K-12)
- 2028 - Ogden-centric and arts efforts
- 2029 - Conservation and environmental projects of the Greater Ogden area
Areas of Focus
The Ogden Circle of Giving rotates through core focus areas each grant cycle to ensure equitable access to targeted funding opportunities and to align with the Dr. Ezekiel R. and Edna Wattis Dumke Foundation's mission. These areas include:
- Advancement of Women*
Supporting programs that empower women through leadership development, economic opportunity, personal safety, and access to essential resources. - Community Vibrancy*
The collective well-being, prosperity, and energy of a place—where people feel they belong, participate actively, and have access to experiences that enrich quality of life. Grants in this focus area will support initiatives that strengthen connections, foster engagement, and create opportunities that make communities thrive. - Education*
Investing in lifelong learning through early childhood programs, higher education, and enrichment opportunities outside traditional K–12 settings. - Civic and Arts Engagement**
Supporting Ogden-based civic initiatives and arts programs that contribute to a thriving and inclusive cultural landscape. - Environmental Conservation**
Advancing conservation and sustainability efforts within the Greater Ogden area to protect and preserve natural resources. - Healthcare Access for Underserved Populations**
Expanding healthcare access with a focus on underserved groups, including women and individuals experiencing homelessness.
*OCOG Spring Areas of Focus
**Dumke Fall Areas of Focus
Awarded Grants
2025
2025 Grant Giving:
2024
2023
2023 Grant Giving:
2022
2022 Grant Giving:
- Utah for Ukraine Fund
- The Jackson Byck Cancer for College Fund
- Youth Futures
- WSU Women's Center
- Come out and Play
2021
2021 Grant Giving:
2020
2020 Grant Giving:
Members
Founding Members
- Mikelle Barberi-Weil
- Brandi Bosworth
- Mara Brown
- Kym Buttschardt
- Deanna Byck
- Cathrina Caldwell
- Chloe Caldwell
- Kalii Caldwell
- Chris Ferrario
- Kim Graf
- Melisa Harrison
- Nancy Knape
- Dale Kozlo
- Colleen Letendre
- Nancy Linke Patton
- Margit Lister
- Angie Osguthorpe
- Danette Pulley
- Alison Putnam
- Jenny Scothern
- Sophie Scothern
- Olivia Toliver
- Sara Toliver
- Marcia White
2025 Members
- Joan Ahlf
- Emily Ballard
- Mikelle Barberi-Weil
- Brandi Bosworth
- Mara Brown
- Kym Buttschardt
- Cathrina Caldwell
- Danielle Croyle
- Karen Fairbanks
- Kim Graf
- Melisa Harrison
- Nancy Knape
- Dale Kozlo
- Kari Lane
- Colleen Letendre
- Margit Lister
- Tiffany Nash
- Angela Osguthorpe
- Danette Pulley
- Alison Putnam
- Leanne Rich
- Rosemarie Schoof
- Jenny Scothern
- Starla Stanley
- Sara Toliver
- Micaela Weil
- Marcia White
- Maria Ybaben
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