The Simmons Family Foundation, established in 1986 in Salt Lake City by Roy W. and Elizabeth E. Simmons, aims to foster virtues of good citizenship through support for religious, medical, community, art, and educational purposes. It prioritizes organizations and projects serving the people of the State of Utah.
The Simmons Family Foundation's grant program focuses on funding organizations and projects within various fields including religious, medical, community services, arts, and education, with a special emphasis on serving the population of Utah. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent before being invited to forward a formal application. The Foundation's Board of Trustees reviews these grant requests annually.