Zions Bancorporation Foundation: Grants for Mountain States-at-Large
/OVERVIEW: The Zions Bancorporation Foundation supports affordable housing, arts and culture, community service, diversity, economic development, education, and health and human services in in Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho.
IP TAKE: This is a prominent bank funder in the Mountain States that considers nearly any type of nonprofit need in the region.
PROFILE: The Zions Bancorporation Foundation (ZBF) is the philanthropic arm of Zions Bancorporation, a financial institution based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Established in 1873, this bank is one of the oldest financial institutions in the Intermountain West and has a network of 122 full-service financial centers in Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. ZBF has a tradition of giving back to the communities it operates in and aims to be “actively involved in our communities and do our part to enhance and improve the quality of life for our customers and employees.” ZBF funds local efforts for affordable housing, arts and culture, community service, diversity, economic development, education, and health and human services.
Grants for Housing and Homelessness, Arts and Culture, Work and Economic Opportunity, Education, Public Health and Access, and Community Development
The Zions Bancorporation Foundation supports local nonprofits in its three-state region of operations. The corporate funder works broadly in these communities and regularly supports access to art experiences, housing efforts, youth programs, and projects to fight poverty. Other recent interests include post-drug treatment for teens, food distribution for low-income people, garden preservation, pet rescue, and self-sufficiency projects. It does not typically fund start-up organizations, small businesses, pageant participation, political efforts, travel expenses, or individuals.
Past local grantees include Fit to Recover, Salt Lake City Habitat for Humanity, Utah Anti-Bullying Coalition, and the Helper Project.
Important Grant Details
Grants range between about $1,000 and $25,000. Grantmaking focuses on communities in Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Grant seekers should submit requests and proposals to the foundation via mail or email. ZBF reviews one request per nonprofit per calendar year and contacts applicants via email or phone regarding the status of their requests. Direct general questions to the staff at zionscharitablegiving@zionsbank.com or by phone at 801-844-7802 or 801-844-7917.
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