Draft:The Dixie and Anne Leavitt Foundation

The Dixie and Anne Leavitt Foundation, situated in Cedar City, Utah, is a private foundation dedicated to funding education, health, welfare, and their related initiatives. It was founded by the entrepreneur and state legislator Dixie L. Leavitt and his wife Anne in 2001 in Southern Utah.

History
After raising six of their own boys Dixie L. Leavitt and Anne wanted to serve and helping the young. Thus, The Dixie & Anne Family Leavitt Foundation (DAFLL) was founded in 2001 by Dixie L. Leavitt and his wife Anne to provide affordable student housing services to Southern Utah University students. Throughout its existence, the foundation has also consistently helped SUU students with various health-related issues.

In 2015, the Southern Utah University received a $7.5 million donation from the Dixie and Anne Leavitt Foundation. Of this, $5 million was allocated for the construction of the Dixie Leavitt Business School Building, and $2.5 million was designated for student scholarships. The Business School was opened in 2017 and fosters creativity and innovation, providing a space for all students interested in starting their own businesses and learning entrepreneurial skills. Currently, it funds over 200 scholarships each year to Southern Utah University.

In 2018, DAFLL was among the donors for The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Hope, a childcare center on the SUU campus. This facility aims to support SUU students by providing high-quality on-campus childcare.

In 2022, DAFLL started the construction of the Virgin Valley Pioneer Park in the downtown area of Mesquite.