Our Impact

Since its founding in 1958, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation has awarded more than $600 million in grants ranging from modest assistance of $1,000 or less to multi-million dollar investments in the arts, education, healthcare, social services agencies and more.

The Foundation addresses needs large and small alike — always seeking to make a personal difference in the daily lives of Utahns, and to ensure a strong economic base for their future.

Partner Stories

The ceremony for the driving of the golden spike

There is no doubt that Utah has a long and important history with the Transcontinental Railroad. To celebrate the 150-year anniversary of the driving of the golden spike, and to commemorate the impact and diversity of those whose labor...

 

Past Grant Recipients

The organizations listed in these pages represent grant recipients from 1982-2017 who were celebrated during our 60th anniversary in 2018.