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  • About
    • Our Mission, History & Legacy
    • Our Founders
    • Board of Directors
  • Our Impact
  • Focus Areas
    • Arts & Culture
    • Community
    • Education
    • Health & Wellness
    • Preservation & Conservation
  • How to Apply
    • Eligibility
    • Application Process
    • Submit a Letter of Inquiry
    • Online Portal for Applicants
  • Media
  • Contact

Partnership Success Stories

“Gifts from the Eccles family have been without equal in their transformative effect on the growth in excellence of education at the University of Utah.”

—Taylor Randall, Dean, David Eccles School of Business

What We Fund

  • Arts & Culture

    Arts & Culture

    Passion for the arts inspired the generosity of George and Dolores Eccles throughout their lifetimes and today.

  • Community

    Community

    Throughout Utah, we award grants addressing the needs of individuals and families from every walk of life.

  • Education

    Education

    Among our greatest priorities is ensuring excellence in higher education in the state of Utah.

  • Health & Wellness

    Health & Wellness

    Volunteer leadership and support for Utah’s healthcare community were hallmarks of our founders' philanthropic involvement.

  • Preservation & Conservation

    Preservation & Conservation

    We focus on helping to preserve and protect natural lands and support restoration and revitalization.

Our Legacy

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George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles demonstrated throughout their lifetimes the principles of hard work, volunteerism, and philanthropy.

Generous and invested in the arts, education, and social causes, they wanted to ensure their legacy would have impact far beyond their lifetimes and established the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation in 1960.

Read the History

How to Apply

For those seeking grants, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation focuses on Utah-based efforts with a track record of effectiveness, fiscal responsibility, and impact that coincide with the Foundation’s funding priorities. 

Review Criteria for Eligibility 

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79 S. Main Street, 14th Floor, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Phone: 801-246-5340
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60th ANNIVERSARY REPORT
Learn more about our founding and the impact of our partnerships to benefit the people of Utah.

Download the Report