Foundation For The American West is located in American Fork, UT. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public 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. Foundation For The American West 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 06/2022, Foundation For The American West generated $181.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $239.0k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Foundation For The American West has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $2,088,797. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE GRANTS TO CHURCHES
PROVIDING GRANTS TO VARIOUS UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
PROVIDING GRANTS TO OTHER QUALIFYING CHARITIES
PROVIDE GRANTS TO OTHER QUALIFYING CHARITIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
O Jeffery Wilde Vice Preside | Officer | $0 | |
Craig L Riggs Secretary | Officer | $0 | |
Joseph W Riggs President | Officer | $0 | |
Mckay Marsden Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Reino O Kerttula Trustee | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $159,198 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $159,198 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $12,824 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,951 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $180,973 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $226,462 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,515 |
Fees for services: Other | $12 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $238,989 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$28,145 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,105 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $676,318 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $87,500 |
Total assets | $755,778 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $755,778 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $755,778 |
Over the last fiscal year, Foundation For The American West has awarded $205,462 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOL | | | $125,004 |
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION | | | $50,421 |
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-SA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $30,037 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Foundation For The American West has recieved totaling $65,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Gfc Foundation American Fork, UT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $65,000 |
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Colorado Springs Health Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | $192,761,783 | $20,158,263 |
Community Clinics At Mrh Craig, CO | $2,546,314 | $4,871,469 |
Park City Community Foundation Park City, UT | $23,921,888 | $11,932,031 |
Cnm Ingenuity Incoproration Albuquerque, NM | $23,986,328 | $5,524,320 |
Pi Foundation Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $42,544,136 | $12,945,919 |
Sun Angel Foundation Inc Tempe, AZ | $37,255,454 | $9,354,798 |
Thunderbirds Charities Phoenix, AZ | $6,399,663 | $6,410,602 |
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The Summit Foundation Breckenridge, CO | $22,333,564 | $6,446,939 |