Collaboration

Utahns are known the world over for our commitment to service and collaboration. In that spirit, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation partners with community leaders, nonprofits, government entities, and fellow philanthropic organizations for positive change. Working in tandem, the result is a state that is dynamic, welcoming, and resilient.

TABERNACLE CHOIR AT TEMPLE SQUARE

For the first time ever, the acclaimed Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square joined with the voices from Morehouse and Spelman Colleges for a series of inspirational concerts in Salt Lake City and then again in Atlanta. The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation was honored to support the events with a $75,000 grant, bringing Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs to Utah. Hearing these storied institutions come together in song was a moving experience, uniting us all through the beauty of music. The strong bonds formed during the collaboration have been meaningful and lasting, reminding us of the power of community, faith, and shared purpose.

Nature Conservancy

The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation awarded its first contribution to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in 1983. Since then, the Foundation has supported the organization’s important work preserving the vital ecosystems, wildlife, and natural resources that make Utah so extraordinary. Our $2 million grant to TNC’s “Utah Futures Campaign” aims to address the evolving needs of Utah’s landscapes and communities, including returning water to the Great Salt Lake, restoring critical habitat for wildlife, and increasing sustainable land and water management across the state. We are proud to join TNC, farmers and ranchers, state leaders, local agencies, and others in this effort.

Utah Preservation Housing Fund

Faced with an acute housing shortage and rising housing costs, our state needs to build new homes as well as preserve our existing housing supply. The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation was pleased to collaborate with other public and private investors to preserve and expand access to homes in Utah through a $3 million PRI (program-related investment) grant to the Utah Housing Preservation Fund. The Utah Preservation Housing Fund is working to increase the number of homes available to families at all income levels, creating a stable foundation for many of our state’s residents.

Ronald McDonald House

For families facing the challenges of having hospitalized children, the new Ronald McDonald Family Room in Lehi offers a sanctuary within the hospital itself. Through collaborative support from our partner hospital, local community members, corporations, foundations, and service groups, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area is able to serve over 3,000 pediatric patient families in Utah each year. Together, these partnerships, including a $500,000 grant from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, help provide this essential family-centered care.