Corporate Contributions

Historically, Kennecott has been a major supporter of community activities. In fact, in the past 10 years we have contributed over $10 million to charitable organizations in Utah: 
 

  • $500,000 to the Road Home
  • $600,000 to the University of Utah, Earthquake Center
  • $100,000 to the YWCA
  • $330,000 in scholarships to universities, colleges and trade schools in Utah
 
Throughout the years, Rio Tinto’s Kennecott Utah Copper and Kennecott Land have been major supporters of community activities: contributions to charitable organizations ranging from protecting the natural habitat for wildlife around the Great Salt Lake to providing a variety of educational opportunities for Utah's youth. 

Requesting Funds


For questions:
Deborah Thacker
Community Outreach Coordinator – Government and Community Relations
Phone: 801.204.2149
debbie.thacker@riotinto.com