S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation

OVERVIEW: The S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation supports general education, higher education, environment, human services and arts and culture in Utah.

IP TAKE: This Utah-focused funder is known to give big local gifts to well-established organizations; however, it is not particularly accessible to first-time grantseekers.

PROFILE: Established in 1982, the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation is a family foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. S.J. “Joe” Quinney was a lawyer, businessman and ski pioneer who lived from 1893 to 1983 and was a leading force in developing Utah’s business and legal communities. The S.J. Quinney College of Law is a law school in Salt Lake City that is named after him. The foundation funds local efforts for general education, higher education, human services and arts and culture.

Grants for K-12 Education, Higher Education, Arts and Culture, and Community Development

The S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, past tax records indicate that this funder supports various educational institutions, arts centers and festivals and social services needs. Music and theater festivals, universities in the state and well-established environmental groups have seen the Quinney Foundation’s support lately. The Quinney Foundation has been a strong supporter of PBS Utah and arts, law and environmental programs at the University of Utah. Most funding is in the form of general financial support.

Past local grantees include the Moab Music Festival, Nature Conservancy of Utah and Neighborhood House.

Important Grant Details

Grants range between about $5,000 and $500,000. Grantmaking focuses on Utah. This foundation does not typically accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits and only funds pre-selected organizations. Direct general questions to the staff at 801-532-1500.

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