Quick Summary
Name: David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1.5M - $2M (estimated) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $100,000 |
| Average Grant | $25,123 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (March & October) |
Contact Details
Website: http://www.dkjmemorial.org/ Address: Salt Lake City, UT Note: The foundation indicates it primarily funds preselected organizations
Geographic Focus
- Primary focus: Utah
- Secondary: May fund qualified organizations outside Utah that align with mission
- Past funding includes cities across multiple US states including California, Connecticut, Hawaii, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington DC
Funding Priorities
- Sight preservation and improvement (ophthalmology, vision care)
- Children's services
- Drunk driving prevention and education
- Historic preservation
- Elder advocacy
- Environmental conservation
What They Don't Fund
- Capital campaigns
- New building construction (except for historic preservation)
- Organizations that are not 501(c)(3) qualified
- Organizations may only apply once per calendar year
Application Method
Process: Grant requests are reviewed twice per calendar year
- Deadlines: March and October review cycles
- Note: The foundation has indicated it "only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations" and may not accept unsolicited requests
- Eligibility: Must be a qualified 501(c)(3) organization
- Grant range: $5,000 to $100,000 maximum
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