UTAH'S PROMISE
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UTAH'S PROMISE, formerly known as United Way of Salt Lake, is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Utah, with some support also directed to California and New York. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in connecting with UTAH'S PROMISE can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE BUILD POWERFUL CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS TO HELP EVERY UTAHN ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED WAY OF GREATER SALT LAKE DBA UNITED WAY OF SALT LAKE
$7.4M
13%
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
$2.7M
5%
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah
$1.6M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UTAH'S PROMISE?
No. UTAH'S PROMISE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UTAH'S PROMISE give?
UTAH'S PROMISE primarily gives to organizations located in Utah, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are UTAH'S PROMISE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UTAH'S PROMISE fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UTAH'S PROMISE make each year?
In 2024, UTAH'S PROMISE awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $7.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UTAH'S PROMISE fund recently?
In 2025, UTAH'S PROMISE awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF GREATER SALT LAKE DBA UNITED WAY OF SALT LAKE, SALT LAKE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UTAH'S PROMISE?
UTAH'S PROMISE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.