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Park City Community Foundation

EIN 30-0171971 · Park City, UT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE BRING TOGETHER CARING DONORS, EXPERT NONPROFITS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO CONTRIBUTE FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS TO BENEFIT ALL THE PEOPLE OF PARK CITY - NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE. WE CARE FOR AND INVEST IN THE PEOPLE, PLACE, AND CULTURE OF GREATER PARK CITY.

Income
$11.7 million
Spending
$9.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
18 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
20
Volunteers
475
Highest pay
$256,617, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $4.0 million spent. LIVE PC GIVE PC, WOMEN'S GIVING FUND, COMMUNITY FUND, CLIMATE FUND, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND, NONPROFIT EDUCATION AND OTHER PROGRAMMING: THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO SUPPORT GREATER PARK CITY NONPROFITS WITH THE FOLLOWING: GRANT MAKING, EDUCATION AND SEMINARS, AND COMMUNITY GIVING VEHICLES SUCH AS LIVE PC GIVE PC. IN 2024, LIVE PC GIVE PC, THE ANNUAL GIVING DAY HOSTED BY THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, RAISED OVER $5.1 MILLION FROM OVER 7,000 UNIQUE DONORS AND 135 NONPROFITS PARTICIPATED. THE WOMEN'S GIVING FUND HAD PARTICIPATION FROM OVER 2,000 UNIQUE DONORS WHOSE CONTRIBUTIONS WERE USED TO SUPPORT FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES. THE COMMUNITY FUND GRANTED OVER $450,000 TO 55 LOCAL NONPROFITS. THE CLIMATE FUND THAT FOCUSES ON LOCAL, HIGH-IMPACT CLIMATE SOLUTIONS LAUNCHED A ZERO FOOD WASTE INITIATIVE, SIGNING UP OVER 1,300 HOUSEHOLDS FOR FOOD WASTE COLLECTION, WITH THE GOAL OF DIVERTING ALL FOOD WASTE FROM SUMMIT COUNTY'S LANDFILL BY 2030. ADDITIONALLY, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROVIDED MONTHLY OPPORTUNITIES FOR NONPROFIT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO IMPROVE THEIR EFFECTIVENESS; 153 NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS JOINED OUR NONPROFIT ROUNDTABLES AND YEAR-LONG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PEER FORUM IN 2024.
  2. $598,851 spent. MENTAL WELLNESS FUNDS: LAUNCHED IN JANUARY 2017, THE MENTAL WELLNESS ALLIANCE SUPPORTS A RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, AS PRIORITIZED IN THE COMMUNITY'S COUNTY-WIDE STRATEGIC PLAN. THE GOAL IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND OTHER SERVICES AIMED AT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. SINCE INCEPTION, OVER $6M HAS BEEN DEPLOYED FOR GRANTS AND PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE ALLIANCE PARTNERS WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, GOVERNMENTS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, BUSINESSES, AND CARE PROVIDERS, ALL AIMING TO ADDRESS THIS CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEED.
  3. $548,466 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE: THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE WAS FORMED WITH THE VISION THAT ALL WASATCH BACK CHILDREN AGED ZERO TO THREE SHOULD HAVE EQUITABLE AND ABUNDANT OPPORTUNITIES TO THRIVE, LEARN, AND GROW INTO PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE ENGAGES, EDUCATES, AND SUPPORTS COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND FAMILIES SO THAT YOUNG CHILDREN CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL DURING THIS CRITICAL STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT. THE ALLIANCE WORKS TO ADDRESS THE EVER-GROWING NEED FOR MORE LOCAL CHILDCARE CAPACITY AND INCREASE ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY CHILDCARE. IN 2024, THE EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND GRANTED OVER $350,000 TO LOCAL NONPROFITS, AND LED COMMUNITY ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO SUPPORT CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND FAMILIES, SECURING A $1M INVESTMENT FROM PARK CITY MUNICIPAL TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED FAMILIES THAT LIVE OR WORK IN PARK CITY. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM LAUNCHED IN JANUARY 2024 AND LATER EXPANDED IN JUNE 2024 WHEN SUMMIT COUNTY INVESTED AN ADDITIONAL $485,000 TOWARDS CHILDCARE. IN THE FIRST YEAR, THIS NEEDS-BASED PROGRAM SUPPORTED 125 FAMILIES, 150 CHILDREN, AND 28 CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND RECEIVED NATIONAL RECOGNITION.
  4. $3.0 million spent. YOUTH UNITED: FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOLOMON FUND AND RISE FUND, YOUTH UNITED IS A UNIFIED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND TEENS IN PARK CITY AND SUMMIT COUNTY NO AND LOW-COST ACCESS TO SPORTS, RECREATION, CLUBS, CAMPS, AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. THE TWO PROGRAMS COMBINED HAVE GRANTED OVER $1.6M COMBINED SINCE INCEPTION. THIS INITIATIVE CONTINUES TO ADDRESS SEVERAL BARRIERS THAT CURRENTLY HINDER PARTICIPATION FOR THESE FAMILIES, PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FINANCIAL BURDENS AND ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT AND GEAR. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HAS DEDICATED STAFF WHO OPERATE YOUTH UNITED - CONVENING PARTNERS, PROMOTING PROGRAMS, AND HOSTING COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS. IN ADDITION, PARTICIPANTS' FAMILIES ARE ALSO CONNECTED TO IMPORTANT COMMUNITY RESOURCES, LIKE HEALTHCARE, HOUSING RESOURCES, FOOD ACCESS AND MORE. IN 2024, YOUTH UNITED PROVIDED $319,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPORTS AND EXTRACURRICULARS, PARTNERING WITH OVER 30 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSESS. ADDITIONALLY, THE COMMJNITY FOUNDATION HOST REGISTRATION EVENTS TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN ACCESSING THESE PROGRAMS, RESULTING IN A RECORD-BREAKING 2,300 YOUTH UNITED REGISTRATIONS IN 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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