Quick Summary
Name: Willard L. Eccles Charitable Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,264,780 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $1,000,000+ |
| Average Grant | $20,000 |
| Application Method | Rolling |
Contact Details
- Website: https://wleccles.org
- Email: grants@wleccles.org
- Phone: 801-582-4483
- Address: P.O. Box 58198, Salt Lake City, Utah 84198-0198
Geographic Focus
Primarily Utah, with additional funding in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Colorado (Intermountain West region)
Funding Priorities
- Education (~35%): University programs, museums, fellowships, nursing education
- Environment (~20%): Nature conservation, land preservation (primarily through The Nature Conservancy)
- Social Services (~15%): Shelters for domestic abuse and rape victims, community services
- Basic Science (~15%): Healthcare-related research and basic science projects
- Healthcare for the Underserved: Programs addressing healthcare access challenges
What They Don't Fund
- Grants to individuals
- Primarily works with organizations they have supported previously
- Focus is limited to Intermountain West states (Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Colorado)
Application Method
Online application system through their website at wleccles.org/apply-for-grants. Rolling deadlines. The foundation made 63 grants in 2023. Note: The foundation has historically worked primarily with preselected charitable organizations, though they do accept applications.
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