Making A Difference Foundation is located in Midvale, UT. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Making A Difference Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Making A Difference Foundation generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $545.5k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Making A Difference Foundation has awarded 240 individual grants totaling $2,142,300. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION CREATED AND IMPLEMENTED THE CORONAVIRUS IMMEDIATE RELIEF FUND TO PROVIDE CHG HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES DISASTER RELIEF GRANTS TO COVER IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR FOOD, HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. OVER 875 GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO NEEDY PERSONS THROUGH THE PANDEMIC. ALL GRANTS WERE AWARDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH IN IRS PUBLICATION 3833. THE MAJORITY OF GRANTS WERE FOR $300, AND NO SINGLE GRANT WAS GREATER THAN $600.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kevin Ricklefs President | 0 | $0 | |
Ronnie Williams Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Sharon Gorman Vice President | 0 | $0 | |
Eddie Christensen Director | 0 | $0 | |
Gordon Cowley Director | 0 | $0 | |
Kathy Mendez Director | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,911,650 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $81,317 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | -$434,217 |
Total Revenue | $1,558,750 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $0 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $1,101 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $65,993 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $71,496 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $473,958 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $545,454 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $662,353 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $6,291 |
Total assets | $4,619,710 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,071 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,071 |
Over the last fiscal year, Making A Difference Foundation has awarded $473,958 in support to 96 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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STERLING HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER PURPOSE: FOR CT COMMUNITY | $1,500 |
DAVIS DREAMERS PURPOSE: HELP UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS WITH COLLEGE | $1,500 |
BSA TROOP 27 G PURPOSE: FOR BOY SCOUTS PROJECTS | $1,000 |
FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD PURPOSE: FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH HOMLESSNESS | $2,500 |
FREEDOM RIDE INC PURPOSE: THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING | $2,500 |
REBUILDING TOGETHER BROWARD PURPOSE: IMPROVE HOMES AND LIVES OF LOW INCOME HOME OWNERS | $1,500 |