The Utah Jazz Foundation focuses heavily on postsecondary access and youth development in Utah, with a dominant emphasis on scholarship funding for underserved, first-generation students. They also fund youth sports and recreation programs, mental health and outreach through local Jewish organizations, and targeted humanitarian aid (notably Ukraine refugee relief). Grants are largely local or regionally focused and oriented toward programs that combine education, athletics, and community well‑being.
The Utah Jazz Foundation’s largest recent grants are repeated seven-figure scholarships to 10,000 Degrees in San Rafael, California, a clear signal that postsecondary access is central to its grantmaking. Across the recent record, the foundation pairs that education work with youth development, community wellness, and targeted relief efforts. The scholarship program is not a one-off: 10,000 Degrees appears in multiple years, including 2023, 2024, and 2025, with awards ranging from $2.15 million to $3.04 million. Alongside that flagship education support, the foundation has backed Utah-based efforts tied to basketball court construction, youth recreation, and outreach for young adults dealing with mental health and addiction. It has also funded organizations serving children facing physical, emotional, and financial challenges, as well as projects that connect education with sports and vocational opportunities. Humanitarian aid is another visible thread, including support for lodging refugees fleeing Ukraine and a Utah-focused Ukraine initiative. The pattern points to a funder that uses large scholarships and smaller local grants to support students, youth, and community services.
Postsecondary access is the clearest theme. The Utah Jazz Foundation gave $3,039,603 to The 10000 Degrees Grant in 2025 and $2,150,000 to 10000 Degrees in 2023, both for scholarships for underserved communities. It also supported the Gantry Foundation with $25,000 in 2025 and $25,000 in 2024 for college persistence and career readiness among first-generation, low-income students. Youth development appears in several forms. The foundation granted $100,000 to Salt Lake City for construction of community basketball courts, and $25,000 to Positive Coaching Alliance for resources to youth coaches, parents, players, and officials. Recreation and mentorship show up through the Tony Finau Foundation, which received $25,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for education, wellness, and recreation. Community well-being also extends to mental health and family support. Chabad Lubavitch of Utah received grants in 2024 and 2025 for outreach to young adults struggling with mental health and addiction, while Izzy's Village received $10,000 in 2024 to help youth experiencing bullying and depression.
$3.2M
$584K
$2.5M
$3.3M
Most grants fall between $25K and $88K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$88K
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Highly concentrated giving: a very large share of dollars go to one primary grantee (10,000 Degrees) through multi‑million gifts, while the remaining budget is distributed across numerous smaller, often repeat grants supporting local youth, sports, faith‑based outreach, and occasional emergency relief. Funding mixes multi‑year/large commitments to core partners with smaller programmatic gifts to community organizations.
Notable grantees: 10000 Degrees, Airbnb.org, Chabad Lubavitch of Utah, Tony Finau Foundation, Positive Coaching Alliance
Typical grant size is tightly clustered at $25,000, with a p25 of $25,000, a median of $25,000, and a p75 of $87,500. The distribution also includes a few very large awards, especially the scholarship grants to 10000 Degrees and The 10000 Degrees Grant. The recent record shows repeat support to several recipients across multiple years, including 10000 Degrees, Crewe Foundation, Tony Finau Foundation, Gantry Foundation, Chabad Lubavitch of Utah, and Forever Young Foundation. The foundation is classified as a regular funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
Grantmaking is regional, with 67% of grants going to recipients in Utah. Salt Lake City appears repeatedly, including awards to the Community Foundation of Utah, Salt Lake City, Chabad Lubavitch of Utah, Crewe Foundation, Young Women’s Christian Association of Utah, John a & Bonita G Hopkin Family Society, and Days of 47 Rodeo Salt Lake. California is the top state by grant count because of repeated grants to 10000 Degrees in San Rafael and Airbnborg in San Francisco, plus Positive Coaching Alliance in Oakland. Outside Utah and California, the recent grants also reach Mesa, Lehi, Highland, Sandy, and one award to the US-based national geographic footprint shown in the record.
The recent record centers on scholarships for underserved and first-generation students, youth sports and recreation, youth wellness and mental health outreach, and targeted humanitarian aid. Those themes appear in grants for 10000 Degrees, Gantry Foundation, Salt Lake City basketball courts, Chabad Lubavitch of Utah, and Ukraine-related relief.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including 10000 Degrees in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Crewe Foundation in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Tony Finau Foundation in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Chabad Lubavitch of Utah in 2024 and 2025.
Most grants cluster at $25,000. The distribution provided is p25 $25,000, median $25,000, and p75 $87,500. The record also includes much larger scholarship awards, including seven-figure grants to 10000 Degrees and The 10000 Degrees Grant.
Most grants go to Utah recipients, with 67% of grants landing in the foundation’s headquarters state. The recent list also shows frequent awards in California, especially San Rafael, San Francisco, and Oakland.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE 10000 DEGREES GRANT | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $3,039,603 | 2025 | PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. |
| CREWE FOUNDATION | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $31,000 | 2025 | BENEFIT AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF. |
| FOREVER YOUNG FOUNDATION | MESA, AZ | $25,000 | 2025 | PASSING ON HOPE AND RESOURCES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTH, AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN. FOREVER YOUNG SERVES CHILDREN IN UTAH FACING SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND FINANCIAL CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND THERAPEUTIC OPPORTUNITIES CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE TO THEM. |
| CHABAD LUBACITCH OF UTAH | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $25,000 | 2025 | OUTREACH FOR YOUNG ADULTS THROUGHOUT UTAH STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ADDICTION; TO GUIDE AND EMPOWER THEM IN FINDING MEANING AND PURPOSE IN THEIR LIVES. |
| TONY FINAU FOUNDATION | LEHI, UT | $25,000 | 2025 | EMPOWER AND INSPIRE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DISCOVER, DEVELOP, AND ACHIEVE THE BEST OF THEIR GIFTS THROUGH EDUCATION, WELLNESS, AND RECREATION. |
| GANTRY FOUNDATION | HIGHLAND, UT | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT COLLEGE PERSISTENCE AND CAREER READINESS AMONG FIRST-GENERATION, LOW-INCOME STUDENTS. |
| DAYS OF 47 RODEO SALT LAKE | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $6,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE UTAH HERITAGE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE EDUCATION OF UTAH KIDS. |
| 10000 DEGREES | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $3,217,000 | 2024 | PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. |
| SALT LAKE CITY | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $100,000 | 2024 | FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY BASKETBALL COURTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. |
| CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF UTAH | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $50,000 | 2024 | OUTREACH FOR YOUNG ADULTS THROUGHOUT UTAH STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ADDICTION; TO GUIDE AND EMPOWER THEM IN FINDING MEANING AND PURPOSE IN THEIR LIVES. |
| CREWE FOUNDATION | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $26,000 | 2024 | BENEFIT AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF |
| FOREVER YOUNG FOUNDATION | MESA, AZ | $25,000 | 2024 | PASSING ON HOPE AND RESOURCES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTH, AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN. FOREVER YOUNG SERVES CHILDREN IN UTAH FACING SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND FINANCIAL CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND THERAPEUTIC OPPORTUNITIES CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE TO THEM. |
| POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE | OAKLAND, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | PROVIDE RESOURCES TO YOUTH COACHES, PARENTS, PLAYERS, AND OFFICIALS COMMITTED TO MAKING SURE YOUTH HAVE A POSITIVE AND FUN SPORTS EXPERIENCE. |
| GANTRY FOUNDATION | HIGHLAND, UT | $25,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT COLLEGE PERSISTENCE AND CAREER READINESS AMONG FIRST-GENERATION, LOW-INCOME STUDENTS. |
| TONY FINAU FOUNDATION | LEHI, UT | $25,000 | 2024 | EMPOWER AND INSPIRE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DISCOVER, DEVELOP, AND ACHIEVE THE BEST OF THEIR GIFTS THROUGH EDUCATION, WELLNESS, AND RECREATION |
| IZZY'S VILLAGE | SANDY, UT | $10,000 | 2024 | PROVIDE HELP TO YOUTH EXPERIENCING BULLYING AND DEPRESSION. |
| 10000 DEGREES | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $2,150,000 | 2023 | PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. |
| AIRBNBORG | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,000,000 | 2023 | PROVIDES LODGING FOR REFUGEES FLEEING FROM UKRAINE. |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF UTAH | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $250,000 | 2023 | UTAH FOR UKRAINE INITIATIVE. |
| TONY FINAU FOUNDATION | LEHI, UT | $25,000 | 2023 | EMPOWER AND INSPIRE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DISCOVER, DEVELOP, AND ACHIEVE THE BEST OF THEIR GIFTS THROUGH EDUCATION, WELLNESS, AND RECREATION |
| GANTRY FOUNDATION | HIGHLAND, UT | $25,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT COLLEGE PERSISTENCE AND CAREER READINESS AMONG FIRST-GENERATION, LOW-INCOME STUDENTS. |
| CREWE FOUNDATION | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $25,000 | 2023 | BENEFIT AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF UTAH | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $25,000 | 2023 | ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWER WOMEN, AND PROMOTE PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL. |
| FOREVER YOUNG FOUNDATION | MESA, AZ | $25,000 | 2023 | PASSING ON HOPE AND RESOURCES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTH, AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN. FOREVER YOUNG SERVES CHILDREN IN UTAH FACING SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND FINANCIAL CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND THERAPEUTIC OPPORTUNITIES CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE TO THEM. |
| JOHN A & BONITA G HOPKIN FAMILY SOCIETY | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $15,000 | 2023 | GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED WHO HAVE BEEN ADMITTED TO A DEGREE SEEKING PROGRAM AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY |
PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
CREWE FOUNDATION
$31,000BENEFIT AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF.
PASSING ON HOPE AND RESOURCES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTH, AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN. FOREVER YOUNG SERVES CHILDREN IN UTAH FACING SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND FINANCIAL CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND THERAPEUTIC OPPORTUNITIES CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE TO THEM.
CHABAD LUBACITCH OF UTAH
$25,000OUTREACH FOR YOUNG ADULTS THROUGHOUT UTAH STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ADDICTION; TO GUIDE AND EMPOWER THEM IN FINDING MEANING AND PURPOSE IN THEIR LIVES.
EMPOWER AND INSPIRE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DISCOVER, DEVELOP, AND ACHIEVE THE BEST OF THEIR GIFTS THROUGH EDUCATION, WELLNESS, AND RECREATION.
GANTRY FOUNDATION
$25,000SUPPORT COLLEGE PERSISTENCE AND CAREER READINESS AMONG FIRST-GENERATION, LOW-INCOME STUDENTS.
DAYS OF 47 RODEO SALT LAKE
$6,000TO PROMOTE UTAH HERITAGE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE EDUCATION OF UTAH KIDS.
SALT LAKE CITY
$100,000FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY BASKETBALL COURTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF UTAH
$50,000OUTREACH FOR YOUNG ADULTS THROUGHOUT UTAH STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ADDICTION; TO GUIDE AND EMPOWER THEM IN FINDING MEANING AND PURPOSE IN THEIR LIVES.
CREWE FOUNDATION
$26,000BENEFIT AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF
PASSING ON HOPE AND RESOURCES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTH, AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN. FOREVER YOUNG SERVES CHILDREN IN UTAH FACING SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND FINANCIAL CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND THERAPEUTIC OPPORTUNITIES CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE TO THEM.
PROVIDE RESOURCES TO YOUTH COACHES, PARENTS, PLAYERS, AND OFFICIALS COMMITTED TO MAKING SURE YOUTH HAVE A POSITIVE AND FUN SPORTS EXPERIENCE.
GANTRY FOUNDATION
$25,000SUPPORT COLLEGE PERSISTENCE AND CAREER READINESS AMONG FIRST-GENERATION, LOW-INCOME STUDENTS.
EMPOWER AND INSPIRE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DISCOVER, DEVELOP, AND ACHIEVE THE BEST OF THEIR GIFTS THROUGH EDUCATION, WELLNESS, AND RECREATION
IZZY'S VILLAGE
$10,000PROVIDE HELP TO YOUTH EXPERIENCING BULLYING AND DEPRESSION.
EMPOWER AND INSPIRE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DISCOVER, DEVELOP, AND ACHIEVE THE BEST OF THEIR GIFTS THROUGH EDUCATION, WELLNESS, AND RECREATION
GANTRY FOUNDATION
$25,000SUPPORT COLLEGE PERSISTENCE AND CAREER READINESS AMONG FIRST-GENERATION, LOW-INCOME STUDENTS.
CREWE FOUNDATION
$25,000BENEFIT AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF
ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWER WOMEN, AND PROMOTE PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.
PASSING ON HOPE AND RESOURCES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTH, AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN. FOREVER YOUNG SERVES CHILDREN IN UTAH FACING SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND FINANCIAL CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND THERAPEUTIC OPPORTUNITIES CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE TO THEM.
JOHN A & BONITA G HOPKIN FAMILY SOCIETY
$15,000GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED WHO HAVE BEEN ADMITTED TO A DEGREE SEEKING PROGRAM AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY