FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICAN WEST
AI Summary
The Foundation for the American West is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2025, it awarded a total of $1.6 million across nine grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PUPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CORPORATION SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE RECEIPT OF GIFTS, GRANTS, BEQUESTS AND DEVICES, THE MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF FUNDS, AND THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOLS INC
AMERICAN FORK, UT
$3.6M
64%
SUTHERLAND INSTITUTE
Salt Lake City, UT
$324.8K
6%
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
PROVO, UT
$266.6K
5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICAN WEST?
No. FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICAN WEST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICAN WEST give?
FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICAN WEST primarily gives to organizations located in Utah and Ohio. 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 FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICAN WEST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICAN WEST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICAN WEST make each year?
In 2025, FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICAN WEST awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICAN WEST fund recently?
In 2025, FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICAN WEST awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOLS INC, SUTHERLAND INSTITUTE, and BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICAN WEST?
FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICAN WEST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.