Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$29.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 18 | $28.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 21 | $29.5 million |
How to apply
Beverley Taylor Sorenson 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 Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 21 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah - | Arts learning impact measurement research | $200,000 |
| Utah State Board of Education | Arts learning program; K-6 integrated | $175,000 |
| Utah Chamber Artists | Concert series | $115,000 |
| American Indian Services | AIS scholarship program | $100,000 |
| United Way of Utah | Expanding school readiness programs and direct preschool services | $100,000 |
| Ballet West | Youth Arts Education and Community Outreach Program | $75,000 |
| University of Utah | Educational pathways partnership and access to social work | $67,000 |
| 4th Street Clinic | Vaccinations for underserved populations | $50,000 |
| Spy Hop Productions | Arts education and mentoring | $50,000 |
| The Policy Project | Increasing access to period products, students with basic needs, and child safety | $50,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | General support | $50,000 |
| Childrens Center of Utah | Mental health services | $50,000 |
| University of Utah | Huntsman Mental Health Institute - mental health services | $40,000 |
| Hale Center Theater | Art programing support | $30,000 |
| Utah Film Center | Media arts education program | $30,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Utah | Whole school funding for JA education | $25,000 |
| Salt Lake Music School Foundation | Music education in Title 1 schools | $25,000 |
| University of Utah | Museum of Fine Arts learning and engagement programs | $25,000 |
| St George Music Theater Company | Construction of performing arts center | $25,000 |
| Stella H Oaks Charitable Foundation | Scholarships for single-mothers | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Utah | Mentoring services for underserved youth | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Lee Sorenson
- Joan Fenton
- Joseph Sorenson
Questions people ask
Does Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Lee Sorenson (Director), Joan Fenton (Director) and Joseph Sorenson (Director).
What does Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.