The Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust
Overview
Mission
To provide grants to organizations that provide relief for the poor in the state of Utah.
Annual application deadlines
June 1
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
States served
Utah
Population served
The indigent or poor.
Geographic limitations
The foundation supports organizations located in the state of Utah.
Program limitations
The foundation supports organizations that provide relief for the poor.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
The Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust awards grants to organizations that provide relief for the poor in the state of Utah.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
The foundation does not fund requests for:
- The Salvation Army, a California corporation
- Any charity that is owned or sponsored by any church or organized religion
Annual application deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by June 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in July.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by year end for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust was created by Jerry Bruce Petersen in June 2015, per his trust agreement, to support relief of the poor in the state of Utah.
Mr. Petersen grew up in a small town in Cache County, Utah. He worked as a sheep herder with his father and family. Over time he continued to purchase land in Cache Valley, Utah. Later, he decided to move from Cache Valley to Salt Lake City, Utah where he continued to work as an entrepreneur buying and selling different assets and properties to amass his wealth.
After marrying his wife, Cecilia, they became more passionate about helping the poor in Utah. Bruce and Cecilia were both very driven people who were ambitious in their pursuits and passions. They created a foundation with the intent to give to those in need and to leave a lasting impact on the community in which they lived.
Mission
To provide grants to organizations that provide relief for the poor in the state of Utah.
Annual application deadlines
June 1
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
States served
Utah
Population served
The indigent or poor.
Geographic limitations
The foundation supports organizations located in the state of Utah.
Program limitations
The foundation supports organizations that provide relief for the poor.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust awards grants to organizations that provide relief for the poor in the state of Utah.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
The foundation does not fund requests for:
- The Salvation Army, a California corporation
- Any charity that is owned or sponsored by any church or organized religion
Annual application deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by June 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in July.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by year end for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust was created by Jerry Bruce Petersen in June 2015, per his trust agreement, to support relief of the poor in the state of Utah.
Mr. Petersen grew up in a small town in Cache County, Utah. He worked as a sheep herder with his father and family. Over time he continued to purchase land in Cache Valley, Utah. Later, he decided to move from Cache Valley to Salt Lake City, Utah where he continued to work as an entrepreneur buying and selling different assets and properties to amass his wealth.
After marrying his wife, Cecilia, they became more passionate about helping the poor in Utah. Bruce and Cecilia were both very driven people who were ambitious in their pursuits and passions. They created a foundation with the intent to give to those in need and to leave a lasting impact on the community in which they lived.
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