Sorenson Legacy Foundation
EIN 453240491
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2017–2023
$157.9M
1,837 grants · $22.6M avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
57%
supporter · 445/785 multi-year
repeat
$457.4M
Assets (2023)
785
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
SORENSON LEGACY FOUNDATION
Phone
(801) 461-9700
Deadlines
FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE CALENDAR QUARTER.
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.
Restrictions
APPLICATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOUNDATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $27.5M | $573.1M | $23.1M | 286 |
| 2018 | $30.3M | $519.7M | $40.6M | 308 |
| 2019 | N/A | $486.9M | $26.2M | N/A |
| 2020 | $23.6M | $502.2M | $38.6M | 301 |
| 2021 | $24.5M | $526.9M | $55.4M | 309 |
| 2022 | $25.0M | $441.6M | $16.0M | 329 |
| 2023 | $27.0M | $457.4M | $12.2M | 304 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 1837 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$25K
Average
$86K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$5.0M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
0.5% of US grants
· Rank #7 of 27 states
$712K across
9 grants
2 of 254 counties
Top 2 counties
- 1 Travis
- 2 Collin
Officers & Directors
RJ
Ralph Johnson
7+ yrs
Director
TW
Thom Williamsen
7+ yrs
Director
GW
Gail Williamsen
7+ yrs
Director
KS
Kathleen Sorenson
2 yrs
Director
JS
Joseph Sorenson
2 yrs
Director
CS
Carol Smith
6 yrs
Director
SJ
Shauna Johnson
7+ yrs
Director
DH
Dale Harris
7+ yrs
Director
CH
Christine Harris
7+ yrs
Director
GC
Gary Crocker
7+ yrs
Director
AC
Ann Crocker
7+ yrs
Director
JS
Joseph Sorenson
2 yrs
Director/President
Leadership
GC
Gary Crocker
7+ yrs
Director
TW
Thom Williamsen
7+ yrs
Director
GW
Gail Williamsen
7+ yrs
Director
KS
Kathleen Sorenson
2 yrs
Director
CS
Carol Smith
6 yrs
Director
AC
Ann Crocker
7+ yrs
Director
RJ
Ralph Johnson
7+ yrs
Director
SJ
Shauna Johnson
7+ yrs
Director
DH
Dale Harris
7+ yrs
Director
CH
Christine Harris
7+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (1,837 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Catalyst Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $5,000,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2023 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | $4,655,880 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2018 |
| Deseret Trust Company | Salt Lake City, UT | $4,500,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Elizabeth Academy | Salt Lake City, UT | $4,040,620 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2018 |
| Crocker Catalyst Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $3,950,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2022 |
| Crocker Catalyst Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $3,725,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2021 |
| Elizabeth Academy | Salt Lake City, UT | $3,512,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2017 |
| Elizabeth Academy | Salt Lake City, UT | $3,200,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Jks Family Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $2,640,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2017 |
| Elizabeth Academy | Salt Lake City, UT | $2,105,176 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Jks Family Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $2,000,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2018 |
| Crocker Catalyst Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $2,000,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | $1,810,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | $1,800,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2022 |
| Elizabeth Academy | Salt Lake City, UT | $1,750,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2021 |
| Deseret Trust Company | Salt Lake City, UT | $1,600,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2022 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | $1,595,893 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2017 |
| Elizabeth Academy | Salt Lake City, UT | $1,523,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2022 |
| Utah Valley Healthcare Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $1,500,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | $1,500,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2021 |
| American Heritage Schools Inc | American Fork, UT | $1,500,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2023 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | $1,432,109 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2020 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | $1,239,500 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2017 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | $1,205,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2021 |
| Thom & Gail Williamsen Family Foundation | Midvale, UT | $1,095,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2022 |