Areas Of Focus
Lift & Educate
We partner with colleges and universities to provide scholarships and financial support for first-generation students, single parents, and students close to graduation. We direct our scholarships to students focused on innovation, real estate, and construction.
One of the scholarships offered at several universities in Utah is the Ivory Prize for Excellence in Student Leadership and Community Engagement. The Prize awards exceptional students who lead others to make substantial social impact and supports students who are leaders in doing good. The Prize recognizes extraordinary, influential student accomplishments and leadership that impact student success and positively affect campus and the broader community.
We also have a unique partnership with BYU Pathway Worldwide and through our support they provide scholarships and mentoring for students throughout 19 European countries with a focus on Eastern Europe. To date, more than 260 students have received these benefits.
The Ivory Foundation has provided scholarships, mentoring, and tutoring to 10,000+ students
University of Utah
University of Utah Ivory Prize for Excellence in Student Leadership
Salt Lake Community College
Weber State University
Weber State University TAPT Scholarship
Weber State University Ivory Prize for Excellence in Student Leadership and Community Engagement
Utah State University Completion Scholarship
Utah State University Aggie First Scholars
Utah State University Ivory Prize for Excellence in Community Engagement
Utah Valley University Ivory Futures Building Dreams Scholarship
Utah Valley University Ivory Futures Women’s Success Scholarship
BYU Pathway Worldwide
Innovate & Invest in Housing Affordability
We are committed to creating innovation in housing affordability. In 2018, we introduced Ivory Innovations, and created Hack-A-House and the Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. These programs allow forward thinking businesses and students to explore innovative solutions to the housing affordability crises. Hack-A-House, a student led competition with 20 participating universities, and the Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability provide platforms for hundreds of companies to compete and be awarded for their ambitious, feasible, and scalable solutions to impact housing affordability. The winners receive recognition, promotion, and substantial cash awards.
In 2020, our Foundation was instrumental in the launch of the Utah Housing Preservation Fund. We partnered with Utah Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Intermountain Healthcare, and lender Zions Bank to provide a viable solution to preserve affordable housing in Utah. The Fund preserved nearly 400 units of affordable housing in the first year totaling more than $40 million and aspires to become one of the most impactful housing preservation funds in the U.S. - protecting thousands of our most affordable living spaces for those who need them most.
Build Sustainable Communities
We care about our environment. In 2018, we formed a partnership with TreeUtah and UCAIR and created Ivory Green and set an ambitious goal to plant 30,000 trees throughout Utah. We support Ivory Green by planting trees in old and new communities, public parks, and neighborhoods. To date, more than 12,000 trees have been planted. These additional trees will improve air quality, reduce CO2 output, lower air temperatures, enhance water quality, and provide beauty, shelter, and natural habitat.
Respond to Urgent Economic & Social Needs
We respond to the unexpected needs of our community and offer support to meet critical demands in healthcare, economic, and social crisis. We partner with leaders to mitigate the economic consequences of unforeseen and catastrophic events and work together to navigate and manage outcomes. We join forces with government and local organizations to offer resources, assistance, and care for individuals and families.