Private foundation · EIN 45-6794415 · Salt Lake Cty, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $2.6M total, median $500. 61% of grants stayed in Utah.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$2.6M
Median grant
$500
Stays in UT
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$61M

Grants paid in 2024

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Church of Jesus Christ of LdsSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$1.6M
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UTEpicenter buildling capital campaign$250K
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UTEpicenter buildling capital campaign$250K
Utah Sports Commission FoundationSalt Lake City, UTPromotion of amateur sports/Olympics$200K
The Church of Jesus Christ of LdsSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$150K
New Venture FundWashington, DCEconomic innovation research$100K
Religious Family History CorpDraper, UTGenealogy research$15K
Choice HumanitarianDraper, UTCharitable event fundraising$5,000
Junior Achievement of UtahSalt Lake City, UTFinancial literacy educational programs$3,000
Choice HumanitarianDraper, UTFundraising Event Sponsorship$2,500
Huntsman Cancer Institute University of UtahSalt Lake City, UTCancer research$1,000
International Rescue CommitteeAlbert Lea, MNServices for refugees$1,000
Unicef USANew York, NYIsraeli assistance fund, services for children$1,000
826 ValenciaSan Francisco, CAEducation assistance for underserved populations$500
Amanaki Fo'ouHolladay, UTDiabetes education and prevention$500
Amnesty InternationalNew York, NYSupport for human rights issues$500
Best Friends Animal SocietySalt Lake City, UTRescue and foster services for animals$500
Danielle Byron Henry Migraine FoundationSalt Lake City, UTResearch and support for migraine prgrams$500
Educate GirlsForest Hills, NYEquitable access to quality education$500
Friends of the CoalitionProvo, UTAlleviation of hunger and poverty for unhoused populations$500
Habitat for HumanitySalt Lake City, UTGeneral support for housing needs$500
Hillcrest High SchoolMidvale, UTStudent athletic events$500
Margie's Haven HouseHeber Springs, ARShelter and essential services for domestic abuse victims$500
Primary Children's HospitalSalt Lake City, UTMedical care$500
Russian Childrens Welfare SocietyNew York, NYEducational and other services for at-risk children$500
St Jude Research HospitalMemphis, TNMedical research$500
The Christmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTServices for abused and neglected children$500
The Shelter BoxPasadena, CAEmergency shelter for disaster recoveries$500
The Skatepark ProjectVista, CAHelping underserved communities create safe and inclusive public spaces$500
Utah Food BankSouth Salt Lake, UTGeneral support$500
Water Org IncChicago, ILProviding clean water and sanitation to needy communities$500

By state: Utah 19 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 4 · California 3 · Minnesota 1 · Arkansas 1

About this foundation

James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Salt Lake Cty, Utah, administered in care of James Lee Sorenson Ttee, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.6M across 31 grants, a median of $500.

Where does James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation give?

Utah (19 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), New York (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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