Two employees looking out at Rio Tinto Kennecott mine

Kennecott Charitable Foundation

The Kennecott Charitable Foundation (the Foundation) is a non-profit corporate foundation that aims to help Utah residents. This includes supporting charities and non-profits that assist vulnerable populations in Salt Lake Region (eg poor, homeless, disabled, children in need, veterans, senior citizens, and those struggling with illness and disease).

The Foundation raises money for worthy organisations through tax deductible entrance fees to the Kennecott Visitor Experience. The Bingham Canyon Lions Club contributes additional funds to the Foundation from items sold at the gift shop. The Foundation is made up of nine trustees the Foundation Trustees from the greater Salt Lake Area and select Kennecott employees/retirees. These board members come from the southwestern part of the Salt Lake Valley, Magna and Copperton, and include representatives from the educational and religious communities.

Please note, the program seeks to support the under-served population in Salt Lake County and Tooele County, with an emphasis on communities adjacent to Kennecott's operations.

How to apply

Our grants are awarded annually, with the next applications opening in October 2025. If you would like to stay informed and receive updates when the application opens, please email us to be added to our distribution list.

Haul trucks at Kennecott copper mine

Rio Tinto Kennecott visitor experience

The Rio Tinto Kennecott Visitor Experience is open to the public from April to October.
Two employees looking out at Rio Tinto Kennecott mine

Kennecott Charitable Foundation

A Utah-based charitable organisation committed to positively impacting the Utah residents and community since its inception in 1992
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Copper

From the days of antiquity, copper has been used for its many benefits