The Promontory Foundation recently awarded more than $300,000 to local nonprofits as part of its 2022 grants cycle.
Among the 30 organizations selected, People’s Health Clinic, the Christian Center of Park City (CCPC), PC Tots, Peace House, and Youth Sports Alliance (YSA) were awarded what are called high impact grants for their efforts to provide essential services to hourly workers and their families. Specific grant amounts weren’t made public.
The People's Health Clinic provides free healthcare to uninsured residents of Summit and Wasatch counties. According to Chief Development Officer Ryan Newcomb, the People’s Health Clinic expanded its women’s health services this year after a 70% growth in demand from patients. The clinic has hired a new women’s health director and Newcomb says Promontory’s support will help advance that program.
The Promontory Foundation is supported by homeowners within the private community who donate during an annual fundraiser each July. Promontory Foundation board members then review grant applications from local nonprofits serving community needs, with a particular focus on arts, culture, and social services.
Kelli Brown, Promontory’s General Manager said she’s thrilled that the Promontory Foundation is able to continue the good work in Park City with another banner year from member contributions. "I think what makes that extra special is that we have residents here at Promontory that are not only primary residents but a lot of second homeowners that live all over the country, and yet they still feel such a strong connection to Park City and Summit County. Like us, they’re very aware that the nonprofits here in Park City play such a crucial role in helping to enrich this community that we all love, and touch the lives of really all the locals in some way.”
As part of the grant conditions, the foundation requires that recipients raise matching funds of at least two-times the amount awarded. Under this model, the foundation has donated $2.4 million to area nonprofits since 2006, with a total matching grant impact of more than $6.6 million.
KPCW was among the recipients of a Promontory Foundation grant this year, and will use a portion as a matching grant during Live PC Give PC on November 4th.
Summit County organizations interested in applying for a 2023 grant can contact the Executive Director of the Promontory Foundation Nicole Barton. Click here for contact information and a full list of 2022 Promontory Grant recipients.
