The Willard L. Eccles Charitable Foundation aims to continue the philanthropic legacy of Willard Eccles by improving the well-being of citizens primarily in Utah and the Intermountain West. Established in the early 1980s, the foundation focuses on education, environmental preservation, social services, basic sciences, and healthcare for the underserved, having donated over $40 million to various causes. It seeks to address wide-ranging societal needs through flexible support to non-profit organizations.
The foundation supports non-profit organizations working in Utah and the Intermountain West, focusing on basic science, education, the environment, social causes, and healthcare. It particularly values projects that address more than one of these core areas, with a special emphasis on healthcare-related issues. The foundation aims to make significant impacts in these fields, reflecting the interests and philanthropic goals set forth by Willard Eccles.