Private foundation · EIN 81-1409665 · Midvale, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Utah. The foundation accepts applications (First day of the month prior to a calendar quarter.) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 29 grants paid, $2.2M total, median $25K. 90% of grants stayed in Utah. Stated restrictions: Applications must comply with the foundation's policies and procedures.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
29
$2.2M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in UT
90%
of grants
Deadline
See below
First day of the month prior to a calend
Assets
$92M

How to apply

Applicants may apply online or request a copy of the grant application in person. All applications are reviewed and screened by the foundation's administrative manager to ensure that the application is appropriate and consistent with the foundation's charter and that the applicant is approved and in good standing according to irc 501(c)(3) requirements. After this evaluation, charitable contributions and grant applications may be approved by a majority vote of a quorum of the board of directors. Grant applications are reviewed by the board of directors on a quarterly basis. Contact: Joan Tim Fenton Family Foundation, 4567 S Holladay Blvd, Holladay, Ut, 8014780279 Deadlines: First day of the month prior to a calendar quarter. Restrictions: Applications must comply with the foundation's policies and procedures.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

29 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $2.2M; Part I reports $2.6M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Aerial RecoveryNashville, TNGeneral support$300K
Saprea (younique)Lehi, UTGeneral support$250K
U of U - Eccles School of BusinessSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$250K
Atlantis USA FoundationSandy, UTGeneral support$250K
Intermountain Healthcare FoundationSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$215K
Charity Vision InternationalProvo, UTGeneral support$200K
Utah Autism AcademyOrem, UTGeneral supportgeneral support$100K
National Center on Sexual ExploitationWashington, DCGeneral support$100K
U of U - Moran Eye CenterSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$100K
Summit Journeys IncHolladay, UTGeneral support$98K
Westminster CollegeSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$75K
Usana Kids EatWest Valley City, UTGeneral support$70K
Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CAGeneral support$50K
Rachel Covey FoundationAlpine, UTGeneral support$30K
Ballet WestSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$25K
Policy ProjectSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$25K
Salt Lake Education FoundationSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$17K
Christmas Box InternationalSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$15K
Utah Infertility Resource CenterSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$10K
Salt Lake Donated Dental ServicesSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$10K
Salt Lake Community College FoundationSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$10K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$10K
Ron McBride Foundation IncSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$5,000
All Abilities UtahLindon, UTGeneral support$5,000
Salt Lake City Police FoundationSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$5,000
Shelter the Homeless Committee IncSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$5,000
The Road HomeSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$5,000
Wolf Creek FoundationEden, UTGeneral support$5,000
Best Seat in the HouseSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$4,000

By state: Utah 26 · Tennessee 1 · District of Columbia 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Midvale, Utah, administered in care of Joan Fenton, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applicants may apply online or request a copy of the grant application in person. Deadlines: First day of the month prior to a calendar quarter..

How much does Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.2M across 29 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation give?

Utah (26 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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