Sorenson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sorenson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $11,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$100,000
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$11,500
- Assets$878,068
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $90,500 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $79,000 | 32 | $778,481 |
| 2024 | $90,500 | 32 | $828,330 |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 38 | $878,068 |
How to apply
Sorenson Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Sorenson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 13 | $43,000 |
| New York | 8 | $26,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $16,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| European Cultural Center | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Nature Conservancy Colorado | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Boulder Community Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wellesley College | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wild Bear Nature Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boulder Adventist Church | Charitable | $5,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Alice Desmond Hamilton Fish Libr | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hudson Highlands Land Trust | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Babson College | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Boston Museum of Science | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Novi Community | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Olin College of Engineering | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Efaa | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Charitable | $1,500 |
| University of Colorado | Charitable | $1,500 |
| National Parks Conservation Associa | Charitable | $1,500 |
| 1 for the Planet | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Amherst College | Friends of dfpl | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Dairy Center for the Arts | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Phillips Academy Andover | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Thorne Ecological Institute | Charitable | $500 |
| Etown | Charitable | $500 |
| American Rivers | Charitable | $500 |
| Individual | Chariable | $500 |
| Billion Oyster Project | Charitable | $500 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | Charitable | $500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ralph Z Sorenson
- Charlotte Sorenson
- Kristin E Sorenson
Questions people ask
Does Sorenson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sorenson Family Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Sorenson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ralph Z Sorenson (President), Charlotte Sorenson (Vice President) and Kristin E Sorenson (Director).
What does Sorenson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.