Inspiration
We are inspired by the remarkable nonprofits working throughout our state who uplift and support Utahns in so many ways. From mentoring children to supporting young adults working towards a better life through education to enriching our communities through the arts, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation is proud to support these organizations and the vital work they do.
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE / GRANGER HIGH PACE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
As Utah’s largest high school, Granger High, in collaboration with Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), now hosts the PACE Scholarship program. Thanks to a $600,000 grant from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, this transformative program supports first-generation and low-income students. Mentors and skill-building workshops focus on a growth mindset, self-confidence, and belonging. Students begin their journey connecting with inspiring leaders, including Foundation resident and COO, Lisa Eccles, SLCC President Dr. Greg Peterson, and Granger Principal Dr. Tyler Howe. Upon graduating, students receive a six-semester scholarship to SLCC. We’re so excited to celebrate their future successes!
Boys & Girls Club
After serving kids in Tooele County for more than 20 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake - Tooele campus finally has a place that hundreds of kids can call their own thanks to a $300,000 grant from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation. Ensuring youth have access to the services critically needed in the region, the new clubhouse has become a beacon of opportunity and connection. Youth ages 5-18 have access to STEM and computer labs, a full kitchen, a game room, a gym, a dance room, and a dedicated teen center.
Adopt-A-Native-Elder
Over its 35-year history, the Adopt-a-Native-Elder Navajo Rug Show has helped more than 180 Navajo Elders sell over 5,000 woven rugs, jewelry, and native crafts. From its humble beginnings, the program has grown into the world’s largest not-for-profit Indigenous art show with 100% of the proceeds providing much-needed income to help elders survive the harsh winters on the reservation. The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation has been a proud supporter, contributing almost $600,000 since 1997 to help preserve this important cultural art form.
Utah Rising
Our founders knew that the success of our state begins with a collaborative community and vibrant economy. The Salt Lake Chamber’s Utah Rising statewide initiative doubles down on that premise. With public–private partnerships, including a $250,000 grant from our Foundation and many others, Utah Rising is bringing the business community together to create an economic vision of success and sustainable growth over the next 10 years. This bold and exciting vision addresses critical issues with innovative, long-term solutions for all who call Utah home.