Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-1412845
Foundation Overview
Based in Salt Lake City, UT, Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation has awarded 263 grants totaling $23,168,284 to organizations in Utah, Texas and 16 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $40 to $3,000,000, with a median award of $4,978.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$23,168,284
Total Assets
$3,915,242
Median Grant (all grants)
$4,978
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
48
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 54%
26 of 48 recipients (54%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Utah
60% of grants are awarded in Utah, with additional funding distributed across 18 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Utah, funding concentrates in Salt Lake City (53%), Ogden (9%), Saint George (4%).
Funding Trajectory
-25%
Declining funding trend with 25% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (61%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber State University | $11,189 | Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| University Of Utah | $2,037,350 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donations | 2024 |
| University Of Northern Iowa | $7,500 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Family Promise Of Ogden | $1,500 | Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Houston Community College | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Arizona State University | $14,927 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| College Of The Canyons | $53 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Fortis College | $2,500 | Calt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Good Deed Revolution | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Pacific College Of Health & Science | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Utah First Lady Foundation | $50,000 | Midvale, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Utah Sports Commission Foundation | $15,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Utah Tech University | $6,904 | Saint George, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Utah Valley University | $22,500 | Orem, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Granite Education Foundation | $1,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Cal State Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Florida Institute Of Technology | $5,000 | Melbourne, FL, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Iowa State University | $5,000 | Ames, IA, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| University Of Houston Clear Lake | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| University Of Phoenix | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| University Of St Thomas | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Children | $1,000 | Kearns, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Leuk & Lymphoma Society | $2,500 | Hagertown, MD, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Center | $250,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Neurowax | $2,000 | Sandy, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Resilient You | $5,000 | South Jordan, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Success In Education | $13,300 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| The Mcgillis School | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| The Major Brent Taylor Foundation | $10,000 | North Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| The National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $5,000 | Cherry Hill, NJ, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| The She Place | $5,000 | Park City, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Alvin Community College | $2,500 | Alvin, TX, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Carver College Of Medicine | $5,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| New England Law - Boston | $4,978 | Boston, MA, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| South Dakota University | $2,045 | Brookings, SD, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Ultimate Medical Academy | $2,500 | Tampa, FL, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Universal Technical Institute | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| University Of Michigan | $2,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| University Of Wyoming | $2,500 | Laramie, WY, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Western Governors University | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Wyotech | $2,500 | Laramie, WY, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Csu Channel Island | $2,500 | Camarillo, CA, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Huntsman Mental | $28,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Salt Lake City School District | $26,758 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Weber School District | $8,919 | Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Salt Lake Christian Center | $8,919 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| U Of U President | $8,919 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Weber State University | $6,796 | Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Utah State University | $1,881 | Logan, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| University Of Utah | $2,030,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donations | 2023 |
| University Of Northern Iowa | $5,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of Ogden | $1,500 | Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Washtenaw Community College | $2,290 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $9,102 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Houston Community College | $8,694 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Arizona State University | $9,801 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| California State University San Marcos | $2,284 | San Marcos, CA, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| College Of The Canyons | $40 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Fortis College | $8,785 | Calt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Good Deed Revolution | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Minnesota State University | $5,000 | Mankato, MN, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Pacific College Of Health & Science | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Salt Lake Chamber | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Salt Lake Community College Foundation | $4,333 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Schoolcraft | $2,289 | Livonia, MI, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Southern Utah University | $5,000 | Cedar City, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Utah First Lady Foundation | $50,000 | Midvale, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Utah Sports Commission Foundation | $265,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Utah Tech University | $1,177 | Saint George, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Utah Valley University | $15,463 | Orem, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Life Of Christ Art Foundation | $50,000 | Alpine, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| United Fleet Management | $50,400 | West Valley City, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Fpc Preservation Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| This Is The Place Heritage Park | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Ukraine With Love | $10,000 | Bountiful, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Transcend International | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Girls On The Run Utah | $2,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Granite School District | $1,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Skyline High School | $900 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Una | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Naacps | $1,000 | Salt Lake City, PW, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Cal State Los Angeles | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| College Of The Desert | $714 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Florida Institute Of Technology | $5,000 | Melbourne, FL, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Iowa State University | $5,000 | Ames, IA, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Northern Arizona Unversity | $2,500 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Professional Medical Careers Institute | $2,470 | Westlake Village, CA, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| University Of Houston Clear Lake | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| University Of Phoenix | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| University Of St Thomas | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| University Of Texas San Antonio | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| University Of Tech | $2,500 | Saint George, UT, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Vanguard University | $5,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Weber State University | $9,523 | Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah State University | $7,500 | Logan, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Utah | $17,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Robert H Garff Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Northern Iowa | $5,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Ogden | $1,500 | Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Women's Leadership Institute | $50,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| The New Leadership Academy Llc | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Sam Beck | $500 | Sandy, UT, US | Hardship Grant | 2022 |
| Washtenaw Community College | $1,145 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| California Institute Of Integral Studies | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Brigham Young University | $2,500 | Provo, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $2,081 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Houston Community College | $3,458 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Arizona State University | $2,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| California State University San Marcos | $2,223 | San Marcos, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| College Of The Canyons | $89 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Education First Utah | $2,750 | Centerville, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Fortis College | $1,215 | Calt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Good Deed Revolution | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Life Pacific University | $5,000 | San Dimas, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Lone Star College | $1,152 | Woodlands, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $672 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Minnesota State University | $2,500 | Mankato, MN, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Pacific College Of Health & Science | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Salt Lake Chamber | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Salt Lake Community College Foundation | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Schoolcraft | $1,492 | Livonia, MI, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Southern Utah University | $9,568 | Cedar City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Southern Virginia University | $10,000 | Buena Vista, VA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Success In Education | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Kansas | $2,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Utah | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Aaron Lowe Memorial Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Utah | $1,000,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Building Fund | 2022 |
| Utah First Lady Foundation | $5,000 | Midvale, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah Foundation | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah Sports Commission Foundation | $28,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah Tech University | $2,767 | Saint George, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah Valley University | $4,620 | Orem, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Viewmont High School | $1,000 | Bountiful, UT, US | Golf Tournament-fundraiser | 2022 |
| Marcus Wolfgramm | $10,000 | Springville, UT, US | Hardship | 2022 |
| Weber State University | $9,523 | Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah State University | $7,500 | Logan, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Utah | $17,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Robert H Garff Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Northern Iowa | $5,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Ogden | $1,500 | Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Women's Leadership Institute | $50,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| The New Leadership Academy Llc | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Sam Beck | $500 | Sandy, UT, US | Hardship Grant | 2022 |
| Washtenaw Community College | $1,145 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| California Institute Of Integral Studies | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Brigham Young University | $2,500 | Provo, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $2,081 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Houston Community College | $3,458 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Arizona State University | $2,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| California State University San Marcos | $2,223 | San Marcos, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| College Of The Canyons | $89 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Education First Utah | $2,750 | Centerville, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Fortis College | $1,215 | Calt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Good Deed Revolution | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Life Pacific University | $5,000 | San Dimas, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Lone Star College | $1,152 | Woodlands, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $672 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Minnesota State University | $2,500 | Mankato, MN, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Pacific College Of Health & Science | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Salt Lake Chamber | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Salt Lake Community College Foundation | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Schoolcraft | $1,492 | Livonia, MI, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Southern Utah University | $9,568 | Cedar City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Southern Virginia University | $10,000 | Buena Vista, VA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Success In Education | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Kansas | $2,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Utah | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Aaron Lowe Memorial Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Utah | $1,000,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Building Fund | 2022 |
| Utah First Lady Foundation | $5,000 | Midvale, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah Foundation | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah Sports Commission Foundation | $28,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah Tech University | $2,767 | Saint George, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah Valley University | $4,620 | Orem, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Viewmont High School | $1,000 | Bountiful, UT, US | Golf Tournament-fundraiser | 2022 |
| Marcus Wolfgramm | $10,000 | Springville, UT, US | Hardship | 2022 |
| Weber State University | $9,523 | Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah State University | $7,500 | Logan, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Utah | $17,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Robert H Garff Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Northern Iowa | $5,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Ogden | $1,500 | Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Women's Leadership Institute | $50,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| The New Leadership Academy Llc | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Sam Beck | $500 | Sandy, UT, US | Hardship Grant | 2022 |
| Washtenaw Community College | $1,145 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| California Institute Of Integral Studies | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Brigham Young University | $2,500 | Provo, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $2,081 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Houston Community College | $3,458 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Arizona State University | $2,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| California State University San Marcos | $2,223 | San Marcos, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| College Of The Canyons | $89 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Education First Utah | $2,750 | Centerville, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Fortis College | $1,215 | Calt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Good Deed Revolution | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Life Pacific University | $5,000 | San Dimas, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Lone Star College | $1,152 | Woodlands, TX, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | $672 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Minnesota State University | $2,500 | Mankato, MN, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Pacific College Of Health & Science | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Salt Lake Chamber | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Salt Lake Community College Foundation | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Schoolcraft | $1,492 | Livonia, MI, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Southern Utah University | $9,568 | Cedar City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Southern Virginia University | $10,000 | Buena Vista, VA, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Success In Education | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Kansas | $2,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Utah | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Aaron Lowe Memorial Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Utah | $1,000,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Building Fund | 2022 |
| Utah First Lady Foundation | $5,000 | Midvale, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah Foundation | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah Sports Commission Foundation | $28,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah Tech University | $2,767 | Saint George, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Utah Valley University | $4,620 | Orem, UT, US | General Donation | 2022 |
| Viewmont High School | $1,000 | Bountiful, UT, US | Golf Tournament-fundraiser | 2022 |
| Marcus Wolfgramm | $10,000 | Springville, UT, US | Hardship | 2022 |
| George S And Dolores Dore Eccles Theater | $800,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Construction Of The Eccles Theater | 2021 |
| University Of Utah | $500,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Donation To School Of Business | 2021 |
| University Of Utah | $2,700,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Donation To Support University Of Utah's Athletic Program | 2021 |
| Weber State University | $2,243 | Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Utah State University | $2,500 | Logan, UT, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| University Of Utah | $349,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Robert H Garff Scholarship | 2021 |
| Houston Community College | $2,290 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| University Of Iowa | $2,500 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Family Promise Of Ogden | $2,500 | Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Sister Goods Utah Food Bank | $5,000 | South Salt Lake, UT, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Bridle Up Hope | $2,500 | Alpine, UT, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Women's Leadership Institute | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| The New Leadership Academy Llc | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Hale Centre Theatre | $10,000 | Sandy, UT, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| This Is The Place Heritage Park | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Katie's Garden | 2021 |
| Angie Beaty | $20,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Covid Hardship Grant | 2021 |
| Trisha Mitchell | $20,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Covid Hardship Grant | 2021 |
| Ronda Hall | $20,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Covid Hardship Grant | 2021 |
| Washtenaw Community College | $2,007 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| California Institute Of Integral Studies | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Brigham Young University | $2,500 | Provo, UT, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| University Of Utah | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| College Of The Canyons | $49 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Houston Community College | $2,246 | Houston, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| University Of Utah | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Weber State University | $2,101 | Ogden, UT, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Eccles Theater | $800,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Construction Of The Eccles Theater | 2020 |
| University Of Utah | $1,000,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Donation To School Of Business | 2020 |
| University Of Utah | $2,100,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Donation To Support University Of Utah's Athletic Program | 2020 |
| Weber State University | $35,000 | Ogden, UT, US | Donation To Support Weber State University's Athletic Program | 2020 |
| Utah Sports Hall Of Fame Foundation | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| University Of Utah | $708,213 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Skyline Highschool | $3,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Donations To The Skyline Athletic Programs | 2020 |
| Mountain Ridge Highschool | $400 | Highlands Ranch, CO, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Utah Clear Air | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| United Way | $2,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Gina Zivkovic - Ninos De Dios | $1,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| Utah Food Bank | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Aid In Skyline High School Food Drive | 2018 |
| Harvey Relief Fund | $12,290 | Houston, TX, US | Provide Hurricane Relief | 2018 |
| Eccles Theater | $800,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Construction Of The Eccles Theater | 2018 |
| Davis Technical College Foundation | $1,500 | Kaysville, UT, US | To Aid In Scholarships And Student Success | 2018 |
| University Of Utah | $400,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Donation To School Of Business | 2018 |
| Legacy Films | $10,000 | Bountiful, UT, US | Joseph Smith American Prophet | 2016 |
| University Of Utah | $500,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Construction Of Robert Garff Entrepeneurship Building | 2016 |
| Eccles Theater | $3,000,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Construction Of The Eccles Theater | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 20-1412845 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 111 EAST BROADWAY SUITE 900 Salt Lake City, UT 84111-0000 |
Key People (10)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Robert H & Katharine B Garff Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Mark Richards |
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| President | Katherine B Garff |
| Director | Joshua Garff |
| Vice President | John K Garff |
| Treasurer | James Campbell |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.