SALT LAKE CITY — After more than two decades of providing pathways to education for Utah students, Ken Garff’s Success in Education announced an exciting evolution - a new name and logo to better reflect the organization’s history, mission and vision. The philanthropic organization will now be known as Ken Garff for Good.

“This isn’t just a name change, it’s a recommitment to Ken D. Garff’s belief in the transformative power of an engaging education and lifelong pledge to invest in young people in the state of Utah,” said John Garff, owner, Ken Garff Enterprises. “We’re building on the strong foundation of Success in Education to better reflect the full scope of our mission and honor our family’s legacy.”

Ken Garff for Good is proud to have connected Utah students to over $100 million in scholarships since its inception. The organization’s programs are currently utilized in all 41 school districts across the state, impacting students in more than 365 high schools, 100 middle schools and junior highs, and 16,000 elementary school classrooms.

Since its founding, Ken Garff for Good has empowered more than 400,000 students through programs including:

  • Keys to Success: A statewide program that motivates students to aspire to higher education, aimed at improving high school graduation and university enrollment rates.
  • Road to Success: An early literacy initiative intended to inspire elementary school students to read daily with a goal to have 90% of Utah children reading at or above grade level.
  • Women Who Succeed: A mentoring and leadership program aimed at empowering girls and young women across Utah through mentorship, skill-building workshops, scholarships, networking and more.
  • Ken Garff Esports: A high school esports league and enrichment program focused on building skills, community and academic pathways through and beyond competitive gaming.

Ken Garff for Good is made possible thanks to the generous support of community-minded organizations that believe in the power of education and are committed to helping Utah students thrive including Ken Garff Auto, Zions Bank, Mountain America Credit Union, Ally Bank, Celtic Bank, Intermountain Community Care Foundation, GBS Benefits, Capita, Precision Contracting, the LDS Foundation, the Beesly Foundation, OC Tanner and the Kahlert Foundation.

About Ken Garff Enterprises

Headquartered in Salt Lake City since 1932, Ken Garff Enterprises is the parent company of Ken Garff Automotive Group and a growing portfolio of businesses that include commercial real estate, insurance, claims administration, sub-prime lending, family office services and treasury management. Through its philanthropic entities, Ken Garff for Good (a public 501c3) and the Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Foundation, the company is committed to uplifting communities through education, youth support and meaningful local impact. Learn more at KenGarff.com.