Southeast Utah Community Development
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About Southeast Utah Community Development
The Southeast Utah Community Development Corporation concentrates its giving on strengthening small municipalities in Carbon County, with an outsized emphasis on public safety—particularly firefighting equipment and emergency services—alongside support for downtown revitalization and youth/community programs. Most grants are to city governments, fire departments, local schools and Main Street-type organizations, indicating a place-based strategy that prioritizes infrastructure and basic services in Price, Helper, Wellington and East Carbon.
Focus Areas
Municipal fire departments: purchasing firefighting equipment and covering firefighting expensesLocal government infrastructure support in Carbon County (city-level capital and operating grants)Main Street / downtown revitalization and parking improvements for small townsYouth activities and school equipment (middle school programs, youth groups, local sports/teams)Basic human services and public health supports at the county/district level
Who They Fund
fire departments / volunteer firefightersyouth and students
About Southeast Utah Community Development
One of the clearest signals in Southeast Utah Community Development Corporation’s grantmaking is its heavy support for local fire protection: Wellington City received $271,955 in 2024 for fire fighting and equipment, while Price City Fire received $235,928 the same year. That pattern points to a funder working on core community infrastructure rather than broad regional philanthropy. The foundation’s giving is tightly place-based in Carbon County towns such as Wellington, Price, Helper, and East Carbon, and its grants often support public services, downtown improvements, and youth-oriented local activities. The recent grants list shows municipal departments, city governments, schools, and local nonprofits receiving project-specific awards. Several grants support firefighting expenses and equipment, including awards to East Carbon City, Helper City Fire, and Price City. Other grants support Main Street equipment, downtown parking, human services, student supplies, and youth programs. The foundation’s profile is defined less by a single issue than by repeated investments in practical local services that cities and community organizations use to meet day-to-day needs.
What Southeast Utah Community Development Funds
Public safety is the most visible cause area in the recent grants. In 2024, East Carbon City received $65,202 for fire fighting funds, and in 2023 Price City Fire received $7,336 for fire equipment. The same pattern appears in Helper, where Helper City Fire received $65,606 in 2023 for fire fighting expenses and $6,540 in 2023 for fire equipment. The foundation also supports downtown and municipal improvement work. Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments received $37,218 in 2023 for Main Street equipment, and Price City Main Street received $20,000 in 2023 for downtown parking. Community-facing services show up as well: Helping Humanity of Carbon County received $27,125 in 2024 for human services, while Southeast Utah District Health Dept received $5,263 in 2024 for car seat reimbursement. Youth and school-related grants include Helper Youth Groups and Helper Middle School.
How Southeast Utah Community Development Gives
Typical grants cluster around local project support, with a p25 of $7,336, a median of $32,680, and a p75 of $70,219. The recent record shows both smaller operating-style awards and much larger capital or equipment grants, especially in fire services. Grants appear to be repeated over multiple years for the same towns and departments: East Carbon City, Price City Fire, and Helper City Fire all received support in more than one year. The foundation is a community development corporation, not a family foundation or donor-advised fund, and it does not fund individuals or program-related investments. The 2024 filing year is the latest 990 on file.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$465K
Total Revenue
$466K
Total Expenses
$748K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $7K and $70K, with a median of $33K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$33K
75th Percentile
$70K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in UT.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
JOE PICCOLO
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