Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun
Preselected recipients only
Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun is a private foundation in Draper, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$3.7 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$101 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $3.1 million | 53 | $95.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 63 | $101 million |
How to apply
Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun 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 Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 59 | $3.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $350,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroworx | General support | $500,000 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| The Zahra Charity Inc | General support | $385,000 |
| Thrive Gulu Inc | General support | $350,000 |
| World Wide Addiction Recovery | General support | $175,000 |
| Mentors International | General support | $150,000 |
| Rise and Rebuild Foundation | General support | $140,000 |
| National Ability Center | General support | $140,000 |
| Tennis for Life | General support | $100,000 |
| Kostopulos Dream Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Skyline Research Institute | General support | $80,000 |
| Loveland Planet Aquarium | General support | $80,000 |
| Utah Friends of Amar | General support | $75,000 |
| US Friends of Amar | General support | $75,000 |
| Hole in the Rock Foundation | General support | $67,500 |
| The Interpreter Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| The Academy for Creating Enterprise | General support | $50,000 |
| Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge | General support | $50,000 |
| Ballet West | General support | $50,000 |
| Timpanogos Legal Center | General support | $40,000 |
| The Becket Fund | General support | $30,000 |
| Tennis & Tutoring Program | General support | $30,000 |
| Sutherland Institute | General support | $30,000 |
| Neighborhood House Association | General support | $30,000 |
| Hale Center Theatere | General support | $30,000 |
| Brigham Young Univ Athletics Scholarships | General support | $30,000 |
| The Brent & Cheri Andurs Charitable Trust | General support | $25,000 |
| Making Strides | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Liahona | General support | $25,000 |
| Utah Symphony & Opera | General support | $20,000 |
| The Christmas Box International | General support | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General support | $20,000 |
| Fight Against Domestic Violence | General support | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake | General support | $20,000 |
| Wasatch Community Gardens | General support | $15,000 |
| Salt Lake City Mission | General support | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Utah | General support | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $15,000 |
| World Peace Parents Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Sorenson
- Kathleen Sorenson
- Alan Robinson
Questions people ask
Does Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph Sorenson (President/Director), Kathleen Sorenson (Vice President/Director) and Alan Robinson (Treasurer).
What does Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and international.